Western Smokehouse Partners promotes Doug Hankes Doug Hankes has been with Western Smokehouse Partners since 2019. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Doug Hankes moves from chief product officer to the newly created role of chief operating officer.Read More
Minerva Foods acquires Marfrig slaughter, deboning plants in South America Deal expands Minerva Foods' access to international customers, giving it greater exposure to markets such as North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Minerva Foods completes the acquisition of 13 slaughter and deboning plants for cattle and sheep, as well as a distribution center.Read More
Meatable receives grant to improve lab-grown pork production Grant helps companies to create a detailed model of pig cells. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Good Food Institute grant funds research aiming to improve efficiency and scalability of lab-grown pork production.Read More
Chicken of the Sea expands on-the-go lineup Chicken of the Sea Packet Up Kits launch November 2024 online and in store. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Chicken of the Sea debuts customizable tuna and salmon kits.Read More
Consumers seek value-added seafood products Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with product sourcing, health benefits, environmental impact and more. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2024 No Comments Wild Alaska pollock meets a variety of consumer demands for value-added seafood attributes. Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: SEAFOOD State of the Industry: Steady seafood consumption poised for growth Messaging focusing on seafood’s nutrition, sustainability and cooking tips resonates with consumers. Megan Rider October 28, 2024 No Comments Projections suggest the fish and seafood market will experience 2.3% volume growth in 2025.Read More
New resource tracks progress toward gestation crate-free pork production Compassion in World Farming launches the first PigTrack report. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments PigTrack helps companies monitor their transition to fully gestation crate-free systems.Read More
Food safety expert Frank Yiannas joins Pathotrak Board of Directors Pathotrak technology accelerates laboratory detection of foodborne pathogens. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments Former deputy commissioner at the FDA joins Pathotrak to optimize foodborne pathogen testing.Read More
Beef patties test negative for E.Coli at Colorado lab Federal investigation focuses on ground beef patties and onions. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments Labs test beef patties collected from various Colorado McDonald’s locations associated with the ongoing E. Coli investigation.Read More
Listeria recalls and outbreak timeline As of Sept. 23, 2024, 59 people from 19 states have reported hospitalization for Listeria infection. Ten of those individuals died. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2024 No Comments Listeria monocytogenes outbreak related to Boar’s Head deli meat rocks the food industry.Read More