Labor Department finds children employed illegally, obtains $4.8 million in wages, damages for poultry workers Violations include children as young as 14 years old using sharp knives to debone poultry and denial of overtime wages for meat and poultry cutters. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments Federal court in Los Angeles finds the owners and operators of a network of California poultry processors and distributors must pay back wages and damages to 476 workers.Read More
Meat Institute drafts industry guidance to fight child labor and identity fraud Best practices document is tailored to address meat and poultry industry concerns. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments The Meat Institute works to educate member companies to improve age and identity verification.Read More
Niman Ranch criticizes EATS Act inclusion in House Farm Bill framework Provision in the House Agriculture Committee’s draft Farm Bill framework is called a blow to animal welfare. Industry News May 3, 2024 No Comments Farm Bill draft language aims at California's Prop 12 and similar state-level animal welfare efforts. Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for raw pork chorizo products due to possible foreign matter contamination Product may be contaminated with hard plastic and metal. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Read More
Americold breaks ground on first cold storage facility on CPKC rail network in Missouri The new facility will support North America's only single-line rail service offering for refrigerated shippers between US Midwest markets and Mexico. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments The new 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City is part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City.Read More
ButcherBox acquires Truffle Shuffle Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand acquires virtual cook-along experience platform. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments On-demand cooking classes aim to boost cooking confidence in consumers across the US. Read More
Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to bar lab-grown meat from Florida Governor's statement suggests Florida is increasing meat production and encourages Floridians to consume and enjoy 100% real Florida beef. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments Florida ag commissioner calls lab-grown meat 'a disgraceful attempt to undermine our proud traditions and prosperity.'Read More
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions names execs Tech and HR positions welcome new leaders. Industry News May 2, 2024 No Comments As senior adviser, veteran food executive Ted Burnett brings experience as Tyson Foods' technology officer to the role.Read More
2024 AMSA RMC to celebrate meat science heritage Session topics include emphasizing a shift toward value over price competition. May 2, 2024 No Comments AMSA looks forward to celebrating 77 years of meat science heritage at the 77th Reciprocal Meat Conference in Oklahoma City.Read More
Special Report: Natural & Organic Meats claim small slice of organic market Fred Wilkinson May 2, 2024 No Comments The meat/fish/poultry category accounts for 4% of the market for organic food products in the US, according to the US Department of Agriculture.Read More