Butterball vice president of live operations retires Walter 'Gator' Pelletier retired at the end of 2023. Industry News February 1, 2024 No Comments Vernon Felts assumes the position of vice president of live operations.Read More
Hormel group VP of supply chain to retire Hormel Foods announces the upcoming retirement of Mark Coffey. Industry News February 1, 2024 No Comments Steve Lykken, group vice president of Jennie-O Turkey Store, advances to group vice president of supply chain.Read More
New products from the IPPE 2024 expo floor New solutions for packaging, food safety and quality assurance debut at the event. Fred Wilkinson February 1, 2024 No Comments Rollouts include detection systems and a tool to optimize refrigeration systems.Read More
Senators work to ban schools from serving cell-cultivated meat Senator Jon Tester introduces the School Lunch Integrity Act with Senator Mike Rounds. Industry News February 1, 2024 No Comments Bipartisan bill aims to ban cell-cultivated meat from being provided through the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.Read More
Four poultry facilities receive the Frank Cruice Innovation in Safety & Health Award The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recognizes four poultry facilities at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo. Industry News January 31, 2024 No Comments This award is named in honor of Frank Cruice, retired senior director of corporate safety and security for Perdue and a longtime member of the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council.Read More
Americans to eat 1.45 billion wings during the Super Bowl NCC releases its 2024 Wing Report. Industry News January 31, 2024 No Comments This year’s projection is flat compared to 2023.Read More
Three companies exhibit for over 50 years at IPE USPOULTRY recognizes three companies at the International Poultry Expo. Industry News January 31, 2024 No Comments Aviagen and WATT Global Media/WATT PoultryUSA have been exhibiting at IPE for 70 years.Read More
Southern Recipe Small Batch launches new Sweet BBQ Pork Rinds This new flavor is a direct response to consumer interest. Industry News January 31, 2024 No Comments Consumers are driving demand for barbecue flavor in sweet variations in the snack food aisle.Read More
IPPE recognizes three New Product Showcase 'Best of the Best' award winners Award recipients include Evonik Animal Nutrition, Amlan International and Laitram Machinery. Industry News January 31, 2024 No Comments Laitram Machinery wins in the Processing category for their patented, high-precision automated smart chicken nugget grader/sorter. Read More
Sonic adds pulled pork offerings to the menu New menu additions feature pulled pork and cherrywood smoke sauce. Industry News January 30, 2024 No Comments Sonic launches the Pulled Pork BBQ Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork BBQ Totchos and the Pulled Pork Sandwich.Read More