Perdue reveals corporate sustainability progress New report highlights strides toward fostering sustainability in global food systems while meeting growing demand for Perdue Farms products. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Perdue Farms unveils Fiscal Year 2024 Company Stewardship Report.Read More
Fatburger debuts Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Strips with Frank's RedHot Burger chain Fatburger launches four brand-new menu items. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Fatburger rolls out chicken strips in two variations — Traditional and Nashville Hot made with Frank’s RedHot Nashville Hot Seasoning.Read More
USMEF ramps up lamb, pork promotion efforts in Mexico Seminar and workshop focus on US lamb and pork items that have market potential in Puebla, just south of Mexico City. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments US Meat Export Federation hosts seminar and cooking workshop with clients of a US red meat importer in Mexico. Read More
Manna Tree takes controlling interest in beef brand Verde Farms Transaction comes as the better-for-you beef segment experiences significant growth. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you beef category.Read More
New initiative optimizes economic, environmental viability of minority-owned cattle herds Two-year program offers livestock herd health information, education and training to cattle ranchers operating small farms. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Program provides on-farm cattle working workshops and demonstrations to educate and train underserved ranchers.Read More
New report details economic impact of pork industry National Pork Producers Council releases economic contribution report detailing the impact America’s pig farmers have on the agricultural and overall economy. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Report highlights the pork industry’s value chain contributions and trends in production and industry structure. Read More
Darden Restaurants to acquire Chuy's Holdings Darden expects pretax net synergies of approximately $15 million by end of fiscal 2026. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Transaction to close in Darden's fiscal second quarter.Read More
Beef supply shortfall driving record wholesale and retail prices Current prices are near the previous cyclical peak in 2014-15, Altin Kalo July 23, 2024 No Comments The June 2024 average price for all types of ground beef sold at retail was $5.71 a pound, 5% higher than a year ago.Read More
USDA settles three Packers and Stockyards cases Joe Dax Tyler of Muldrow, Okla, issues nine nonsufficient funds checks for livestock payments. Industry News July 22, 2024 No Comments AMS investigations finds Indiana Halal LLC failed to pay timely for 839 head of livestock.Read More
Meat department enjoys steady June sales results Chicken, lamb and exotics post strong June pound gains. Anne-Marie Roerink July 22, 2024 No Comments Prices in the fresh perimeter were up 1.2% in June versus year ago, while center-store grocery prices increased 1.9%.Read More