Stampede Meat changes name to Stampede Culinary Partners The move seeks to better showcase expanded capabilities. Industry News March 13, 2024 No Comments The move highlights Stampede's culinary leadership, strategic approach to partnerships and sous vide expansion. Read More
Vermont Smoke & Cure debuts four new meat snack offerings at Expo West The brand is introducing three new flavors and a first-to-market exclusive. Industry News March 13, 2024 No Comments Vermont Smoke & Cure's three new flavors include Hickory Smoked Premium Beef Sticks, Oven Roasted and Seasoned Turkey Sticks and Hickory Smoked Hot & Spicy Turkey Sticks.Read More
Nearly $250,000 earmarked to expand local meat processing in Maine The effort funds Short Creek Meats' expanded ready-to-eat packaging line and improved material handling capabilities. Industry News March 13, 2024 No Comments The upgrades will enable Short Creek Meats to pass cost savings on to livestock producers in the form of lower processing fees. Read More
Meat snack line introduces grass-fed venison snack sticks Nick’s Stick’s by Wenzel’s Farm launches a new meat snack offering. Industry News March 12, 2024 No Comments Nick's Sticks unveils its new product at the Natural Products Expo West Show.Read More
Cattle groups applaud USDA 'Product of USA' labeling final rule USDA move follows years of advocacy by NCBA and USCA. Fred Wilkinson March 12, 2024 No Comments USDA aims to align the voluntary 'Product of USA' label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. Read More
Smashburger launches new LTO, the Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich Fast-casual burger brand Smashburger launches a new nationwide limited-time offering. Industry News March 12, 2024 No Comments This new menu item is made with a crispy chicken breast coated in a sweet and spicy tropical-inspired sauce. Read More
Hormel Natural Choice redesigns packaging for deli line The packaging redesign includes a refreshed logo, a TrueTaste Commitment and a reduction of packaging materials used. Industry News March 12, 2024 No Comments New packaging reduces the brand's use of packaging materials for deli products by more than 168 tons per year.Read More
Perdue Farms supports National FFA Organization with $20,000 grant This donation is part of Perdue's Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors outreach. Industry News March 12, 2024 No Comments Perdue Farms renews its support of the National FFA Organization’s Give the Gift of Blue program.Read More
Animal ag leaders gain protein insights during Chicago training Animal ag professionals meet with leadership from Midan Marketing and Calvetti Meats. Industry News March 12, 2024 No Comments The third cohort of NIAA's Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders complete their first in-person leadership training session in Chicago. Read More
Gulfood show highlights Africa's potential for US red meat Exporters express concerns about continued disruptions, added risk, increased transit time around the cape of Africa and soaring transportation costs. Industry News March 12, 2024 No Comments A large turnout from Africa contributes to numerous meetings about market development plans and strategies for the US red meat industry. Read More