USDA adds $300 million in RAPP funding to grow export markets Interested organizations must apply by Oct. 4, 2024. Industry News August 6, 2024 No Comments USDA sets aside $25 million specifically for activities in Africa, which has the some of the fastest-growing economies — but the lowest levels of US export market investment — of any region in the world. Read More
Checkers & Rally's caters to tight consumer budgets with new value lineup New LTOs include a Fry-Seasoned Chicken Tender Wrap, Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger and Chicken Bites Family Meal. Industry News July 29, 2024 No Comments Drive-thru restaurant chain Checkers & Rally's introduces a lineup of limited-time menu items and deals.Read More
E. coli lawyer investigates Montana outbreak Investigation finds exposure of concern may be E. coli-contaminated ground beef. Industry News July 29, 2024 No Comments Thirteen people have contracted E. coli O157:H7, and one person has died.Read More
Expanded retail distribution shows demand for high protein in baby food Serenity Kids adds new retail distribution in over 2,000 Albertsons locations nationwide. Industry News July 25, 2024 No Comments Serenity Kids combats early childhood sugar addictions with pouch products balanced with protein and healthy fats.Read More
Hickory Nut Gap relaunches 100% Grassfed Beef Uncured Hot Dog Clean-label hot dog product debuts at foodservice and retail. Industry News July 24, 2024 No Comments Product features a new processor, recipe, and retail and foodservice packaging.Read More
Manna Tree takes controlling interest in beef brand Verde Farms Transaction comes as the better-for-you beef segment experiences significant growth. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you beef category.Read More
New initiative optimizes economic, environmental viability of minority-owned cattle herds Two-year program offers livestock herd health information, education and training to cattle ranchers operating small farms. Industry News July 23, 2024 No Comments Program provides on-farm cattle working workshops and demonstrations to educate and train underserved ranchers.Read More
Beef supply shortfall driving record wholesale and retail prices Current prices are near the previous cyclical peak in 2014-15, Altin Kalo July 23, 2024 No Comments The June 2024 average price for all types of ground beef sold at retail was $5.71 a pound, 5% higher than a year ago.Read More
Margherita brand launches all-natural charcuterie line Margherita grows specialty dry sausage selection with new All-Natural Charcuterie Cuts line. Industry News July 22, 2024 No Comments New dry sausage product assortment launches nationwide at retail.Read More
New food safety testing technology rivals standard PCR Biotech company Alden introduces new pathway for ensuring food safety, quality, compliance. Industry News July 17, 2024 No Comments AOAC RI Performance Tested Methods Program certifies Alden's method for E. coli O157 detection in ground beef and beef trim.Read More