Food safety professionals set to gather at 2023 Food Safety Summit The summit is set for May 8–11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Those who are not able to attend the event in person can tune in for six free sessions, which will be streaming live from May 9–11 and be available on demand for one year. Read More
Darden Restaurants to acquire Ruth's Hospitality Group in $715 million transaction Darden has agreed to acquire Ruth's for $21.50 per share. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments The transaction is expected to be completed in June, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.Read More
USDA proposes reapportionment of Cattlemen’s Beef Board membership The proposal includes a technical amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research Order. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Revised Cattlemen’s Beef Board representation would be effective with nominations in 2023 for appointments effective early in 2024.Read More
JBS U.S.A. announces new CEO Current CEO Tim Schellpeper will be retiring from his role effective May 1, 2023. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Wesley Batista Filho, with more than 13 years of experience in the company, will assume the role of CEO of JBS U.S.A.Read More
Smithfield Foods donates $50,000 to support local education Over the years, Smithfield has donated more than $600,000 to the TeamMates mentoring program. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments This is the 12th year Smithfield has supported TeamMates, a mentoring program serving 3rd through 12th grade students in the Midwest.Read More
Edge Industrial Technologies announces new VP of sales and global VP marketing Rocke Saccone is the new vice president of sales. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Eric Pfeiffer fills the new role of Edge global vice president marketing. Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for frozen meatloaf entree products The recall is due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Consumers should be aware that in addition to milk, this product also contains the allergens egg, soy and wheat. Read More
Perdue Farms and Draper Valley Farms support Skagit Food Distribution Center in Mount Vernon, Wash. Perdue Farms awards a $10,000 grant to Community Action of Skagit County. Industry News May 2, 2023 No Comments The grant supports the centralized distributor of bulk items and fresh food in Skagit, Island, and Snohomish counties in Washington.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases The USDA settles three P&S cases. Industry News May 2, 2023 No Comments Violators include Jarrod Williams LLC, Adam Smith Livestock and Geary Livestock Market LLC.Read More
FPSA Women's Alliance announces 2023 Red Circle Awards application period and keynote speaker Winners of the Red Circle Honors Program will be announced at the Women’s Alliance Breakfast. Industry News May 2, 2023 No Comments Nicole Makowski, president of Makowski’s Real Sausage Co., will be the keynote speaker for the Women’s Alliance Breakfast.Read More