USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaint Investigation reveals Bert E. Smith IV failed to pay timely for 1,071 head of livestock totaling $957,009. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments USDA issues a complaint against Bert E. Smith IV, doing business as Rowdy Livestock LLC.Read More
AFIA education program focuses on APHIS inspections, trade coordination Program provides direct networking opportunities with APHIS headquarters negotiators and field office staff. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments One-day program offers industry professionals insights into APHIS’s operations.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: PORK State of the Industry: The next generation of pork consumers Pork industry must embrace opportunities to connect with younger demographics. Jason Menke October 24, 2024 No Comments Long-term consumption trend remains flat to declining on a pounds-per-person-per-year basis.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Frontier Meats Frontier Meats and Eric Nauwelaers pay a $10,000 civil penalty. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments USDA investigation finds Fronter Meats and Eric Nauwelaers failed to pay for livestock purchased from ten livestock sellers.Read More
Food Safety Symposium examines role of AI Maple Leaf Foods hosts 14th annual Food Safety Symposium. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments Industry experts discuss innovations and strategic approaches to enhancing food safety standards.Read More
HelloFresh unveils 'Friends'-themed meal kits Limited-edition meal kit features preportioned ingredients to recreate the series' sweet and savory trifle. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments HelloFresh celebrates the 'Friends' 30th anniversary with Rachel Green’s Trifle meal kits.Read More
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