Hormel and AWG donate 6,000 pounds of Hormel Cure 81 hams Hormel Foods and Associated Wholesale Grocers donate hams to a local Harvesters food bank to help fight hunger. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments Companies make donations as part of the 34th annual Hormel Cure 81 Hams for Hunger program.Read More
Country Archer Provisions' new meat stick features grass-fed beef and organ meat New Country Archer Ancestral Beef Blend Meat Sticks include a unique blend of liver and heart meat. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments Country Archer responds to demand for organ meats with new snack stick.Read More
The Habit Burger Grill brings back its Patty Melt The Patty Melt is the most requested item across The Habit Burger Grill’s social media platforms. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments The Habit Burger Grill responds to consumer demand with the return of the Patty Melt.Read More
Perdue supports Food Bank of Delaware with two truckloads of chicken The donation of 83,000 pounds of chicken represents the equivalent of more than 67,000 meals. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments Perdue makes donations during the grand opening of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 70,000-square-foot facility.Read More
USPOULTRY Foundation awards student recruiting grant to Kansas State University The USPOULTRY Foundation awards a $5,600 grant. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments These funds represent an evolution from telling students about the opportunities available to them, to involving them in the poultry industry and showing students the kind of roles they can expect to attain within the poultry industry. Read More
7-Eleven acquiring 204 Stripes stores Deal includes Laredo Taco Company restaurants. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments 7-Eleven, Inc. will own and operate all Stripes and Laredo Taco Company locations across the U.S. Read More
Kroger, Albertsons and C&S clarify merger timeline Kroger plans to invest an incremental $1 billion to raise wages and comprehensive benefits for all associates post-close. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments Kroger has pledged to invest $500 million to reduce prices as well as an incremental $1.3 billion to enhance the customer experience. Read More
Poultry facility cited after teen worker pulled into machine suffers fatal injuries Second fatal incident in just over two years for Mar-Jac Poultry MS LLC. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments OSHA has proposed $212,646 in penalties.Read More
USDA to kick off the National Agricultural Classification Survey The survey helps determine who should receive a 2027 Census of Agriculture questionnaire. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments The survey enables USDA to get a complete count of U.S. farmers and ranchers.Read More
Butcher certification program broadens U.S. red meat utilization in China USMEF partners with a culinary center to provide hands-on training and promote underutilized cuts to butchers in processing, retail and foodservice. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments Training sessions focus on U.S. beef chuck roll, beef tri-tip, pork CT butt and pork spareribs.Read More