Greater Omaha Packing acquires Heartland Protein Heartland Protein specializes in the purchase and distribution of meat and bone meal for the animal feed industry. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments The operation blends diverse sources of meat and bone meal to address the specific needs of the pork, poultry, and pet food sectors. Read More
USDA launches pilot to help processors access high-value beef grading The program allows USDA graders to assess beef carcass characteristics and assign an official quality grade from a remote location. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments The effort aims to reduce cost and location as barriers to participation in voluntary grading services. Read More
Ancera unveils two new microbial detection tools for poultry Assays identify Clostridium perfringens and total viable bacteria to address critical challenges in poultry live operations and processing. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Clostridium assay provides the industry a new tool to manage necrotic enteritis risk. Read More
Meat department sales shift to value-focused channels Survey finds nearly three in 10 shoppers include more value-focused retailers into their store rotation. Anne-Marie Roerink January 22, 2024 No Comments Inflation continued to take the headlines in most of 2023, with consumers’ concern driven by the cumulative impact of several years of rising prices in many areas of life. Read More
Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches new Cajun Chicken Sandwich Hot-food concept to host a variety of sampling activations for its new sandwich. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments New sandwiches includes an all-white-meat breast fillet marinated in Krispy Krunchy's mild Cajun spices.Read More
Wendy's announces CEO succession Board of directors appoints Kirk Tanner as Wendy's president and CEO, effective Feb. 5, 2024. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Kirk Tanner is set to succeed Todd Penegor, who departs from the company and board in February.Read More
USDA-FAS highlights efforts to expand US pork presence in Chile USDA-FAS promotes US food and agricultural products in South America. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Hormel Foods partners with Chilean distributor Nutrisco.Read More
Hormel announces retirement of VP of retail sales - East Company names Darren Carter as Pat Schwab's successor. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments With this change in leadership, Darren Carter oversees the sales functions for all retail customers throughout the Eastern half of the United States. Read More
Steakholder Foods introduces world's first plant-based, 3D-printed shrimps CEO says company expects to sell its first DropJet printer this year. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments This is the latest addition to the company's portfolio of printed seafood products.Read More
USPOULTRY Foundation awards $7,000 student recruiting grant Foundation issues a grant to the University of North Georgia. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Grant funds supports the University of North Georgia’s Poultry 101 event.Read More