Largest McDonald’s Latin American franchisee calls for end of gestation crate usage Industry News April 17, 2014 No Comments Arcos Dorados says it is committed to improved animal welfare in pork supply chain.Read More
Rabobank report: PEDv will cause significant 2-year shortfall In North American hog market March 26, 2014 No Comments Net effect of PEDv on U.S. pork production: 6% to 7% decline in 2014.Read More
Russia to allow pork imports from Smithfield March 24, 2014 No Comments Russia is still facing possible sanctions from the United States due to the country’s actions in the Crimea.Read More
New Tyson pork products Q&A with Kent Harrison A National Provisioner Podcast March 20, 2014 No Comments Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, sits down with Kent Harrison, vice president of Marketing & Premium Programs for Tyson Fresh Meats, to discuss two additions to Tyson’s seasoned, marinated pork product lines.Read More
JBS pork plant gets approval to expand March 18, 2014 No Comments The company plans to expand its animal bleeding and stunning building and enclose its outdoor unloading area.Read More
AMI suggests improvements to FSIS Compliance Guide for controlling Salmonella in market hogs March 13, 2014 No Comments Federal Register Notice has significant flaws and incorrectly suggests that current processes are not effective in controlling Salmonella.Read More
Pork industry launches three-prong strategy to stem PEDV spread March 12, 2014 No Comments New funding, research and collaboration will focus on mitigating loss and impact to pork supply.Read More
Russia to resume U.S. pork imports around March 10 March 3, 2014 No Comments The country had banned pork imports in 2013 due to the industry’s use of the ractopamine feed additive.Read More
AMSA announces 2014 PORK 101 courses February 28, 2014 No Comments Attendees will experience firsthand in the selection, evaluation and fabrication of their pork carcasses.Read More
NPB invites consumers to share the #PorkLUV February 21, 2014 No Comments Join the National Pork Board in declaring your #PorkLUV in order to help donate meals.Read More