Jon Frohling, owner of Frohling Meats Inc., Hecla, SD, was recently elected President of the American Association of Meat Processors at the 72nd American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition in Reno, Nevada.

The Meat Industry Hall of Fame announces the 12 members of its Class of 2011.

A law firm has withdrawn its class-action lawsuit that sought to force Taco Bell to stop calling the meat it serves "beef."

Nebraska state senators advanced a bill that would allow for a state meat inspection program and possibly a horse slaughter and processing facility, and the chair of the state's Agriculture Committee slammed the Humane Society of the United States in the process.

The prospect of a local USDA-inspected meat processor in Coos County, Ore., advanced Wednesday during a session among producers, processors and business developers.

Hot dogs, as well as pepperoni and deli meats, are relatively free of carcinogenic compounds, according to Kansas State University research.

The term “time-tested” may not properly describe the processes of grinding and stuffing meat, simply because it may not infer enough distance in time. To be certain, grinding protein is an art and skill that dates forever, and stuffing of meat into casings is just as longstanding a tradition as far as protein-processing goes.

Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in nutrition and wellness, and they view the grocery store as a key resource for nutrition information.

Smithfield Foods Inc. has released a series of pork production videos online, giving consumers a behind-the-scenes look at production at the company’s Murphy-Brown livestock production facility in North Carolina.

Tyson Foods Inc. has launched the Tyson Deli Community. An enhanced feature of TysonDeli.com, the virtual community serves as the premier online destination for deli foodservice professionals, providing an outlet for impactful exchanges pertaining to the deli industry.