Minnesota cattle plant temporarily closes due to lack of cattle Industry News July 3, 2014 No Comments The plant, which is owned by American Foods Group, has 300 employees that will be laid off until the plant restarts operations.Read More
NAMA 2014 Officers and Directors begin terms Industry News July 3, 2014 No Comments Directors and officers that have been elected to serve this term will do so for the next six months as the association prepares for its historic merger with the American Meat Institute.Read More
AMSA board takes office at AMSA 67th RMC Industry News July 3, 2014 No Comments The new board members began their terms at the conclusion of the 2014 AMSA 67th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in Madison, Wisconsin. Read More
Queen City Sausage named 2014 Independent Processor of the Year Sam Gazdziak July 2, 2014 No Comments Cincinnati sausage processor given inaugural honor by Independent Processor magazine.Read More
Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands announce definitive merger agreement Industry News July 2, 2014 No Comments The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $8.55 billion, including Hillshire Brands’ outstanding net debt.Read More
Indiana Packers acquires Michigan pork processor Industry News July 2, 2014 No Comments Quincy Street manufactures and markets a range of ready, to eat meats and meat products nationwide.Read More
New study identifies risky food safety practices in home kitchens Industry News July 2, 2014 No Comments Findings reveal Americans often undercook chicken, rarely wash hands; research highlights need for increased consumer food safety education.Read More
Restaurant Performance Index hits two-year high in May Industry News July 1, 2014 No Comments The RPI stood at 102.1 in May, up 0.4 percent over April and the third consecutive monthly gain and strongest reading since March 2012.Read More
Pinnacle Foods breaks off proposed merger with Hillshire Brands Industry News July 1, 2014 No Comments Hillshire Board will now review the Tyson Foods acquisition offer.Read More
Hormel acquires Muscle Milk maker Industry News July 1, 2014 No Comments CytoSport’s brands align with the company’s focus on protein while further diversifying the Hormel Foods portfolio.Read More