Smithfield Foods delivering 28,000 pounds of food to help victims of Hurricane Idalia Smithfield Foods trucks the equivalent of 112,000 servings to Live Oak, Fla. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments The food, which includes Smithfield bacon, pork chops, ribs and pork loins, will be delivered to Mercy Chefs, a Portsmouth, Va.-based nonprofit that deploys to disaster zones across America.Read More
Hamlet Protein presents at Central American technical seminar Grupo Profil organizes a seminar that could be followed simultaneously in El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments Seminar focuses on monogastrics.Read More
FDA publishes updated Guide to Determine Acceptable Seafood Names FDA adds 'Kanpachi (Ocean-Farmed)' as an acceptable market name for Amberjack. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments FDA is updating the guidance for ease of understanding and to modify or add examples of acceptable seafood names. Read More
Meyer Natural Foods announces retirement of long-term industry executive Executive Steve Mellinger will continue to assist the company on a limited basis as a consultant. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments Senior Vice President of Operations Steve Mellinger will retire on Sept. 1, 2023, with over 45 years in the meat industry. Read More
Barentz announces the retirement of CEO Hidde van der Wal and appoints new CEO Hidde van der Wal decides to retire after more than 20 years of leadership at the company. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments Peter Boone is the company's new CEO. Read More
Nestlé's new shelf-stable plant-based products expand access to meat alternatives Company launches a range of cooking solutions in Chile under the Maggi Veg brand that are certified as vegan. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments The company's recently launched range of cooking solutions includes Nestle's first shelf-stable plant-based minced meat. Read More
American Lamb Board and the University of Kentucky offer Southeast sheep production workshop Attendees will learn about best sheep production practices and tools to maximize productivity and profits. Industry News September 1, 2023 No Comments Registration closes Sept. 16, limited to the first 50 registrants, and there is a $100 registration fee. Read More
Red, white and deli: July Fourth proves a sales driver The holiday week saw strong sales for trays and charcuterie meats. Anne-Marie Roerink September 1, 2023 No Comments The ultimate value is the combination of price with elements such as convenience, health, taste and experience.Read More
Tyson Spooky Nuggets are back Tyson Spooky Nuggets come in three shapes: pumpkins, ghosts and bats. Industry News August 31, 2023 No Comments These nuggets are made with 100% white-meat chicken and are precooked and lightly breaded.Read More
'Expect Innovation’ at PACK EXPO Las Vegas New and expanded educational presentations will address emerging and impactful packaging industry trends. Fred Wilkinson August 31, 2023 No Comments The expo agenda aims to provide meat and poultry processors more solutions and innovations to improve their operational efficiencies.Read More