NPPC shares pork producers’ Farm Bill priorities Council president testifies on the State of the Livestock Industry before the US House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Industry News March 6, 2025 No Comments National Pork Producers Council emphasizes the need for a federal solution for problems caused by California Proposition 12.Read More
US pork and beef exports drive value to corn and soybean producers Meat exports support crop producers' bottom lines. Industry News March 6, 2025 No Comments Study quantifies the returns brought to US corn and soybean producers by beef and pork exports.Read More
Hormel introduces Fontanini Hot Honey Sliced Sausage New pizza topping debuts at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Industry News March 5, 2025 No Comments Hormel's foodservice team jumps on the hot honey trend.Read More
North Country Smokehouse debuts Certified Humane deli meats Company rolls out refreshed packaging with new deli products. Industry News March 5, 2025 No Comments Smokehouse finds untapped opportunity in the lunchmeat category.Read More
NPPC says Prop 12 puts American agriculture at risk National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer testifies before the US Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. Industry News February 27, 2025 No Comments Pork council president testifies that Prop 12 has increased farmers’ operating costs, created business uncertainty and raised pork prices at the grocery store.Read More
AAMP crowns winners for sausage and ham quality competition AAMP hosts 2025 quality competition in partnership with the German Butchers Association. Industry News February 26, 2025 No Comments Nebraska-based Den’s Country Meats takes first place in both the sausage and ham categories, with 62 gold medals total.Read More
World Pork Expo offers first look into 2025 experience Event for 2025 promises a fresh lineup of industry insights, new programming and expanded opportunities for producers to connect. Industry News February 26, 2025 No Comments Iowa event brings together pork industry producers, suppliers and innovators for two days of education, networking and business opportunities.Read More
January brings a sizzling start to the year for the meat department University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index finds 96% of consumers worried about prices. Anne-Marie Roerink February 21, 2025 No Comments More than half (55%) of consumers say they look for sales promotions frequently, and 44% refrain from buying non-essential items.Read More
Divers restore pork processor's on-site aeration tank This style of treatment tank requires all repairs to be made while the plant remains in operation, without disrupting airflow. Industry News February 19, 2025 No Comments Bulldog Diving helps Iowa pork processing plant save time and money through aeration basin air leak repair.Read More
Peru wet markets present growth opportunity for US red meat USMEF sees potential for US beef hearts in Peru. Industry News February 10, 2025 No Comments US Meat Export Federation studies how US beef and pork reach consumers in Peru’s largest market.Read More