North Country Smokehouse breaks ground on new location Industry News July 15, 2016 No Comments The award-winning meat company will be moving to a 66,900-square-foot facility.Read More
Perdue endorses USDA animal care standards for organic chicken; NCC calls for revisions, clarifications Industry News July 15, 2016 No Comments The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed amending the organic livestock and poultry production requirements.Read More
Catfish recalled due to possible adulteration Industry News July 15, 2016 No Comments Routine FSIS sampling results revealed a violative level of the chemical gentian (crystal) violet in the product.Read More
Saudi Arabia lifts 4-year ban on U.S. beef exports Industry News July 14, 2016 No Comments The ban was enacted four years ago after a mad cow disease scare. Read More
Flour recall leads to chicken fritter recall Industry News July 14, 2016 No Comments The frozen, heat treated, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products may be contaminated with E. coli O121.Read More
North American Meat Institute to host annual Hot Dog Lunch on Capitol Hill Industry News July 14, 2016 No Comments More than 1,000 lawmakers, congressional staff, meat industry representatives and members of the media will convene on Capitol Hill.Read More
Cargill to sell Texas cattle feed yards to Friona Industries Industry News July 13, 2016 No Comments Redeployment of working capital used to buy and feed cattle, longstanding partnership with Friona Industries, assured supply, led to decision.Read More
Creekstone Farms announces strong online sales in first half of 2016 Industry News July 13, 2016 No Comments Consumer sales increase with the rise in demand for quality beef and pork products.Read More
Premium Brands Holdings building sandwich production facility in Phoenix Industry News July 13, 2016 No Comments The facility is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2017.Read More
FSIS to begin posting location-specific food safety data online Industry News July 12, 2016 No Comments Agency says data sharing plan will promote transparency for consumers and further improve food safety at meat and poultry facilities.Read More