West Liberty Foods highlights CEO transition and Sustainability Leadership Award The company promoted Brandon Achen to president & chief executive officer, effective May 31, 2022. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments The Business Intelligence Group awarded West Liberty Foods the Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. Read More
NFL sports nutrition expert joins Build Your Base Dr. Kim Schwabenbauer, M.S., RDN, CSSD, joins the Build Your Base program team. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments Dr. Kim Schwabenbauer will serve as an official consultant and national advisory council member.Read More
The ISH Co. launches plant-based seafood alternative Salmonish Burgers Current products, including the Salmonish Burgers, are available to consumers through Dot Foods. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments The carbon footprint from the production and consumption of Salmonish is 5.6 times lower than traditional salmon and 44.9 times lower than beef. Read More
Smithfield Foods offering free tuition to U.S. employees Free tuition will be available for full-time and part-time employees. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments Smithfield’s new education program is administered in partnership with Guild.Read More
TGI Fridays launches Big AF Burgers lineup The lineup features five new innovative offerings. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments Burgers include the Buffalo Wingman Burger, Fridays Signature Whiskey-Glaze Blaze Burger, Philly Cheesesteak Burger, Southwest Tornado Twists Burger and Nashville Hot Chicken with Fries.Read More
Independent Thoughts Last call! Our Top 100 Report needs your input Smaller companies can weigh in for our accompanying Greatest Gains Report. Fred Wilkinson April 6, 2023 No Comments The annual Top 100 survey of meat and poultry companies depends on input from industry stakeholders like you.Read More
USDA appoints new members to the NACMPI Fifteen new members and five returning members join the committee. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments Members of the committee are chosen based on their expertise in meat and poultry safety, public health and other FSIS policies.Read More
Brookyln Cured revamps hot dog packaging and launches two new SKUs New hot dog SKUs this summer are Wagyu Beef and Grass-Fed Beef. Industry News April 5, 2023 No Comments The new packaging includes bold colors and graphics, which attract more consumer attention in store.Read More
AFIA advances industry’s ability to export amid foreign animal disease outbreaks APHIS is announcing an updated Veterinary Services form 16-4. Industry News April 5, 2023 No Comments The updated form moves the disease statement from the letterhead to the additional declarations section. Read More
California’s Chef Mike Fischetti earns Certified Angus Beef top chef honors Chef Mike Fischetti is Certified Angus Beef's Chef of the Year. Industry News April 5, 2023 No Comments Fischetti has been a Certified Angus Beef brand ambassador for the last 13 years.Read More