Seminar shares insights on safeguarding poultry health USPOULTRY hosts its 2024 Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar. Industry News October 18, 2024 No Comments Seminar addresses critical challenges posed by HPAI.Read More
NCC elects Peco Foods COO as chairman New to the 2024-2025 officer corps is Kevin McDaniel, chief operating officer at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments National Chicken Council installs the four officers who will guide the organization through 2025.Read More
Jennie-O hosts turkey hotline for 17th consecutive year Turkey brand helps consumers seeking support with holiday meal planning. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments 1-800-TURKEYS hotline goes live Nov. 1.Read More
Impossible Foods rolls out Disney-themed retail products Impossible Foods debuts two new products intentionally designed for convenience-driven consumers. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments Impossible Foods introduces Impossible Disney The Lion King Chicken Nuggets, Impossible Meal Makers and Impossible Corn Dogs.Read More
USMEF educates Cuban buyers on red meat attributes Trade teams from Latin America join USMEF for a regional food trade show. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments Cuban pork production drops significantly, creating market potential for U.S. product.Read More
President, CEO of Wayne-Sanderson Farms announces retirement New president and CEO assumes the role on April 1, 2025. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments Clint Rivers is retiring from his role as president and chief executive officer of Wayne-Sanderson Farms at the end of the company's fiscal year.Read More
Subway debuts two spicy sandwiches Two new sandwiches come on Subway's all-new Ghost Pepper Bread. Industry News October 17, 2024 No Comments Subway introduces the spiciest sandwiches in its history: Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: TURKEY State of the Industry: Animal health, consumer education top turkey industry agenda Turkey industry partners work with USDA and Congress to safeguard the industry. Leslee Oden October 16, 2024 No Comments NTF urges USDA to establish a HPAI Strategic Initiative that engages the brightest minds within industry, academic research and government to develop novel methods to prevent, detect and respond to avian influenza.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: PACKAGING State of the Industry: Packaging shifts to renewable sources Primary objectives focus on sustainability and shelf life. Jorge Izquierdo PMMI October 16, 2024 No Comments Recyclable fiber-based packaging can eliminate waste disposal fees incurred with non-recyclable packaging, increase efficiency, and reduce supply chain costs and carbon footprint.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: FOOD SAFETY State of the Industry: Rough year in food safety Processors must change the perception that the industry doesn’t care about customers and is making and selling unsafe products. Andrew Lorenz October 16, 2024 No Comments The industry needs USDA APHIS to step up and develop better controls that our farmers, ranchers and feedlots can implement to reduce pathogen load.Read More