Amcor wins AmeriStar award for meat and poultry packaging The Perflex S grab-n-go shrink bag reduces packaging material and manufacturing steps. Industry News August 3, 2023 No Comments The Perflex S grab-n-go shrink bag makes it easy to lift and carry slick, heavy, fresh or frozen meat and poultry up to 22 pounds.Read More
Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation announces scholarship recipients for 2023–24 school year MISA Foundation awards nine $10,000 scholarships. Industry News August 3, 2023 No Comments Scholarships will be used toward completing the winners’ respective degrees within the meat sciences discipline. Read More
Diversity Impact Awards recognize Perdue Farms' two Associate Resource Groups These awards celebrate companies’ DEI strategies and inclusive workspaces that allow employees to feel supported. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Perdue Farms is the only food and agriculture company awarded in the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards. Read More
Value, taste and health outweigh price for chicken purchases Research shows younger consumers value label claims when choosing chicken products. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Consumer behavior study results and Circana data suggest opportunities for chicken to maintain market share. Read More
Multivac introduces new flowpacking solution The new W 500 & W 510 flowpacker offers a high level of flexibility for packing a wide range of food products. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments The W 500 & W 510 by Multivac supports the use of sustainable films and paper-based materials.Read More
USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. and owner Lake Odessa and Lettinga receive an administrative complaint from the USDA for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Investigation shows Lake Odessa and Lettinga failed to properly maintain its custodial account.Read More
USPOULTRY accepting nominations for 2024 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award competition Nominations are due Oct. 27. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production.Read More
Technology Excellence Awards finalists bring cutting-edge technology to Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 Voting will take place live starting at the Pack Expo Las Vegas show opening on Monday, Sept. 11. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments These awards recognize the best new technology in packaging and processing being shown for the first time at a Pack Expo event.Read More
Plantasia Foods launches new Plant-Based Burger with 22 grams of protein Plant-based food company introduces microwavable burger, available at select retailers and online. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Plantasia Foods' Plant-Based Burger is free from soy and gluten and is non-GMO.Read More
Bojangles continues westward expansion into Las Vegas Chicken franchise adds 30 new restaurant locations to development pipeline. Industry News August 1, 2023 No Comments QSR brand signs a multi-unit development agreement to bring 20 new restaurants to Las Vegas.Read More