Fortifi acquires meat production equipment designer, manufacturer LIMA All LIMA employees join Fortifi’s broad-based ownership program. Industry News July 2, 2024 No Comments Global food technology company adds French producer of meat production equipment.Read More
Smithfield to close Iowa ham boning facility Smithfield consolidates production from Altoona facility into existing company facilities in Monmouth, Ill., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Crete, Neb. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Smithfield Foods is closing its Altoona, Iowa, facility and consolidating production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing platform.Read More
Neil Martin joins Jarrett Foods as plant manager Custom poultry processing solutions provider Jarrett Foods brings on new plant manager as company grows. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Neil Martin offers nearly 30 years of experience in overseeing production for two national poultry processing companies.Read More
Patrick Fleming returns to NPB to drive domestic pork demand NPB welcomes Patrick Fleming as vice president of demand development. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Patrick Fleming leads the marketing and domestic demand team on a data-driven approach to make pork more relevant to more Americans.Read More
National Turkey Federation appoints two new leaders Taya Machado joins the National Turkey Federation team as marketing manager. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments National Turkey Federation appoints Dale Nellor as senior vice president of government affairs.Read More
Perdue Farms celebrates fifth Day of Understanding Associates across all Perdue Farms locations participate in the annual Day of Understanding event. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Company hosts annual Day of Understanding event to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.Read More
Smokey Bones hosts giveback day for Robert Irvine Foundation Smokey Bones continues to join forces with the Robert Irvine Foundation to support the military. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments On July 3, 2024, Smokey Bones donates 15% of proceeds from restaurant purchases to the Robert Irvine Foundation.Read More
US Red Meat Symposium takes deep dive into Mexican market Speakers offer assessments on US-Mexico trade relations, Mexico’s agricultural production and digital trends in the meat industry. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Symposium highlights the Mexican market’s continued growth potential and explores emerging opportunities for US red meat. Read More
FAT Brands brings on new EVP, head of debt capital markets Experienced financial executive joins global franchising company FAT Brands. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Jordan Chirico brings nearly 20 years of Wall Street experience to his role with FAT Brands.Read More
Fancy Food Show honors Niman Ranch Founding Hog Farmer Founding Hog Farmer grows Niman Ranch from a one-family farm to a network of over 600 Certified Humane independent family farmers and ranchers. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments Paul Willis receives the Specialty Food Association Leadership Award for Sustainability. Read More