Smithfield Foods appoints two new executives Company appoints Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Smithfield names Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer.Read More
US cattle inventory down 2% As of Jan. 1, 2024, there are 87.2 million head of cattle and calves on US farms. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments USDA's NASS surveys approximately 36,300 operators across the nation for its Cattle report.Read More
Hormel recalls RTE spiced deli ham products The product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Hormel issues recall due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.Read More
Scholarship and award programs recognize the 'best of the beef industry' The National Cattlemen’s Foundation awards $1,500 scholarships to 10 students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Scholarship and award programs recognize producers, students and advocates during CattleCon24, held Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Orlando. Read More
Cargill's 'Protein Profile' finds consumers want easier meal options Report shows consumers are defining protein 'value' on their own terms, and it’s no longer a one-size-fits-all approach. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Consumers want more diverse and globally inspired foods on their menus.Read More
Hormel promotes Matt Schrupp to Jennie-O VP of supply chain operations Hormel promotes Jennie-O VP of operations to VP of supply chain operations. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Matt Schrupp will oversee the vertically integrated supply chain operations, live production team, and the supply chain and commodity sales function for Jennie-O Turkey Store.Read More
Trade officials address IPPE attendees Trade is vital to the long-term strength of the US meat and poultry industry. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments The USDA encourages market diversification.Read More
Colorado Premium opens sous vide processing plant The 175,000-square-foot facility includes space for future expansion. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Colorado-based protein processor announces the opening of its third processing facility.Read More
Macgregors Meat and Seafood Ltd. recalls frozen RTE pork products The products subject to recall bear Canadian establishment number 566 printed inside the Canadian inspection mark located on the label. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments Approximately 2,745 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat pork products were not presented for import reinspection into the United States.Read More
Circana enhances global commercial organization Commercial organization encompasses Circana’s global client verticals and solution groups. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments These changes coincide with the plans of Tim Bush, Circana’s current president, general merchandise, to retire by the end of 2024.Read More