Summer grilling preview: You can still grill in America Whether in their own backyard or on the restaurant patio, consumers make grilled meats a summertime mealtime go-to. Fred Wilkinson May 5, 2024 No Comments Summertime traditions align perfectly with grilling season opportunities to align meat and poultry products with good times and treasured memories.Read More
Labor Department finds children employed illegally, obtains $4.8 million in wages, damages for poultry workers Violations include children as young as 14 years old using sharp knives to debone poultry and denial of overtime wages for meat and poultry cutters. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments Federal court in Los Angeles finds the owners and operators of a network of California poultry processors and distributors must pay back wages and damages to 476 workers.Read More
USMEF promotes U.S. red meat alongside top restaurants at Mexico festival Attendees are mainly foodies and wine lovers who are anxious to learn about new dishes. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments The Sabores Polanco Festival in Mexico City draws 80 high-end restaurants and wineries along with 15,000 attendees over two days. Read More
Meat Institute drafts industry guidance to fight child labor and identity fraud Best practices document is tailored to address meat and poultry industry concerns. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments The Meat Institute works to educate member companies to improve age and identity verification.Read More
Niman Ranch criticizes EATS Act inclusion in House Farm Bill framework Provision in the House Agriculture Committee’s draft Farm Bill framework is called a blow to animal welfare. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments Farm Bill draft language aims at California's Prop 12 and similar state-level animal welfare efforts. Read More
Commentary: AMSA Descriptive beef flavor attributes and consumer acceptance relationships for heavy beefeaters May 3, 2024 No Comments Beef flavor is not a single attribute but may be composed of more than 30 attributes defined in the beef flavor lexicon.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for raw pork chorizo products due to possible foreign matter contamination Product may be contaminated with hard plastic and metal. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Read More
ButcherBox acquires Truffle Shuffle Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand acquires virtual cook-along experience platform. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments On-demand cooking classes aim to boost cooking confidence in consumers across the US. Read More
Teton Waters Ranch helps schools meet USDA requirements for school nutrition standards Teton Taste Buds Hot Dogs offer lower sugar and sodium content than traditional product. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments Blend of 100% grass-fed beef and vegetables offers a simple, clean ingredient list.Read More
USMEF market development highlights: China Efforts promote US beef and pork. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments Outreach targets wholesalers, retailers and restaurant owners/chefs. Read More