Wingstop serving as Official Chicken Partner of the NBA Wingstop establishes its first official partnership with a major U.S. professional sports league. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments National Basketball Association and Wingstop announce a multiyear partnership.Read More
Year-to-date meat department pounds sold up 2.1% versus 2023 Grocery patterns in late September and early October feel the impact of the port strikes and hurricanes Helene and Milton. Anne-Marie Roerink October 24, 2024 No Comments Beef and hot dogs had the highest year-over-year price increases, while the prices for turkey, lamb, bacon and processed chicken fell.Read More
Fifty seafood suppliers join traceability network As regulatory deadlines draw near, suppliers partner with ReposiTrak to leverage hardware-free traceability solutions. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments Suppliers utilize ReposiTrak's Traceability Network to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance operational efficiency.Read More
Founder of Somic Packaging dies at 83 Manfred Bonetsmuller, founder and managing director of the Somic Group for decades, passed away Oct. 10, 2024. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Manfred Bonetsmuller grew Somic from a four-person business to a globally active mechanical engineering company.Read More
Harpak-Ulma, Cabinplant team up to minimize product giveaway New partnership enhances North American access to fixed-weight packaging. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Harpak-Ulma and Cabinplant work together to eliminate millions in product giveaway from food packaging operations.Read More
Fresh Thyme utilizes Afresh AI for deli ordering, inventory management Fresh Thyme Market rolls out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Fresh Thyme employs AI-powered system to optimize order accuracy.Read More
NCBA slams Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommendations Committee delivers recommendations to the USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the agencies craft the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Recommendations propose replacing proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils. Read More
NPPC opens Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship applications New application deadline for this year: Dec.13, 2024. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Scholarship program honors NPPC’s former board director Lois Britt, a lifetime supporter of agriculture. Read More
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Phil Hinderaker Former president of Alkar takes the small manufacturer and transforms it into a leader in thermal processing equipment and technology. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments The Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors Phil Hinderaker, retired president of Alkar.Read More
'Health Hub' works to debunk plant-based protein myths New virtual destination lives permanently on Impossible Foods' website. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Impossible Foods online hub helps to debunk false nutritional claims about meat from plants.Read More