Fight for Food Safety Should you be using whole genome sequencing in your food facility? WGS enhances detection accuracy for pathogens. Shawn K. Stevens August 29, 2024 No Comments WGS generates extensive data that can be stored and analyzed.Read More
Category Report: Smoked & Cured Meats Liquid smoke offers flexibility for processing The global market value for liquid smoke is expected to reach $245 million by 2033. Fred Wilkinson August 29, 2024 No Comments Liquid smoke has a long history in the production of smoked meat products, and it can offer some benefits over traditional smoking methods.Read More
Perdue awards $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of the North Carolina Sandhills in Aberdeen, N.C., receives a grant from Perdue Farms. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Funding helps Habitat for Humanity build two affordable homes in North Carolina.Read More
USDA, Kansas award $5.6 million to support local food production RFSI fundings supports 49 Kansas projects. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Kansas Department of Agriculture funds 49 projects, including eight infrastructure grants and 41 equipment grants.Read More
Lamb Board sponsors foodservice Flavor Experience event Approximately 500 foodservice operators, decision-makers and chefs participate in the Flavor Experience event. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Annual three-day event brings together leaders in the foodservice industry.Read More
Eckrich launches College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge Eckrich creates a real 12-pronged Sausage Bracket Skewer, a one-of-a-kind grilling tool. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat of the College Football Playoff celebrates the playoff’s expansion from four to 12 teams.Read More
Seminar seeks to ease Colombia trade obstacles for red meat Seminar arises out of challenges that have popped up for exporters sending US red meat to Colombia. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Beef exports to Colombia have struggled since HPAI-related restrictions were imposed in April 2024. Read More
Applications open for safety, health innovation award Application deadline is Sept. 20. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Award applications are open for several industry categories.Read More
Pilgrim's launches Nuggets Smash Cake Kit Nuggets Smash Cake Kit costs the same as a bag of Pilgrim’s nuggets. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Kit includes Pilgrim’s Ultimate Nuggets, Idahoan instant mashed potatoes, festive accessories and more. Read More
The Crop Report 2024 Abundant 2024 crop and higher carryover from 2023 push feed costs lower Increased presence of crop imports heightens competition. Dan Emery August 29, 2024 No Comments USDA planted acreage report shows farmers have 224.8 million acres planted on all crops, 91.5 million acres more than anticipated.Read More