Murphy Family returns to independent pork production Murphy family farming business reestablishes itself as one of the largest independent pork producers in the United States. Industry News December 3, 2024 No Comments Murphy Family Ventures once again becomes an independent producer after serving as a Smithfield contract growing partner for 24 years.Read More
Oscar Mayer brings back Bologna Jingle Oscar Mayer becomes the first brand to accept singing as a form of payment. Industry News December 3, 2024 No Comments Bologna Jingle comes back to television after 50 years.Read More
Victory Snacks, Longhorns star partner on QB1 Ham Jerky Packages of the meat snack bear the likeness of Quinn Ewers, quarterback for the University of Texas team. Industry News December 2, 2024 No Comments Quinn Ewers has managed to lead the University of Texas football team to the top of its division, with an 11-1 record for the season.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 185: Demand increases for protein-rich foods Consumers increasingly demand meat products that prioritize health, convenience. December 2, 2024 No Comments Consumers demand high protein combined with convenience and healthy ingredients.Read More
Maggiano's brings on VP of marketing Maggiano's appoints former Yum Brands executive Mike Wesley as VP of marketing. Industry News December 2, 2024 No Comments KFC's VP of brand marketing moves to the Maggiano's leadership team.Read More
Reducing sodium in meat products: A food safety and quality perspective Reduced use of sodium in meat products may require validation of the safety of the new products. Caitlin Karolenko PhD December 2, 2024 No Comments Reducing sodium content can negatively impact texture, resulting in dry, crumbly or rubbery products.Read More
Labor Department cites sanitation contractor for child labor violations Qvest LLC must pay $171,919 in child labor civil money penalties. Industry News December 2, 2024 No Comments DOL finds second sanitation contractor at a Seaboard Triumph Foods facility employed children to perform dangerous work at its pork processing plant.Read More
ASEAN customers study US red meat utilization in Korea USMEF offers overview of how U.S. pork, beef are utilized in Korea. Industry News November 29, 2024 No Comments USMEF brings retail, foodservice customers to Korea to study new products, processing techniques.Read More
Circana names new president and CEO Stuart Aitken joins Circana from Kroger. Industry News November 27, 2024 No Comments New Circana leader succeeds Kirk Perry, who has decided to retire.Read More
Protein Problem Solvers Boston Sword & Tuna keeps metal at bay with new inspection technology Trio of Mettler-Toledo metal detectors help ensure safe quality product. Cat McBride November 27, 2024 No Comments Saltwater and ice, which are prevalent in BST’s products, put out a magnetic field, which necessitate specialized metal detectors to reliably find metal contaminants without false rejects.Read More