Congressman David Scott named Chairman of House Agriculture Committee Industry News December 4, 2020 No Comments The Georgia Congressman was approved by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the first African American Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Read More
Meat Institute urges prioritization of meat industry workers for COVID-19 vaccination Industry News December 4, 2020 No Comments The North American Meat Institute urged federal authorities to highly prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for industry employees, following healthcare workers and those in long term care facilities.Read More
Appetite for more: IFFA 2022 expands its focus Industry News December 4, 2020 No Comments IFFA will open up to alternative proteins.Read More
Food scientist behind Slim Jim recipe dies from COVID-19 Industry News December 3, 2020 No Comments Lon Adams was 95 years old.Read More
Grayson Natural Farms to expand in Virginia, creating 40 new jobs Industry News December 3, 2020 No Comments Organic meat snacks wholesaler to invest $1.5 million to expand smokehouse and production operation.Read More
Updated study quantifies the economic impact of the poultry industry in the United States Industry News December 3, 2020 No Comments U.S. poultry industry provides 2.1 million jobs; economic impact up 15 percent in two years, report says.Read More
New allegations against Tyson Foods added to wrongful death lawsuit Industry News December 2, 2020 No Comments Waterloo plant management allegedly lied to interpreters about COVID situation in the plant.Read More
Stakeholders publish study on COVID-19’s impact on Minnesota’s food and ag supply chain Industry News December 2, 2020 No Comments Minnesota’s food and agricultural supply chain was not spared the effects of the pandemic.Read More
Vital Essentials FUSION awarded Dog Food Frozen/Raw Product of the Year Industry News December 2, 2020 No Comments Carnivore Meat Company has earned its second consecutive award from Pet Independent Innovation Awards. Read More
Jilly’s Jerky launches with original flavor beef jerky snacks just in time for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers Industry News December 1, 2020 One Comment The company was founded in honor of Jill Evans LaPenna’s late father, who loved making beef jerky for his family at holiday time.Read More