National Pork Board names first chief sustainability officer The National Pork Board elevates sustainability leadership position to C-suite level. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments James "Jamie" Burr leads the sustainability team of five public health, animal welfare and environmental experts.Read More
Oscar Mayer transforms the Wienermobile into a wedding chapel The limited-time chapel is located in the elopement mecca of the country: Las Vegas. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments Oscar Mayer is offering an elopement by the Wienermobile outside the iconic Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. Read More
FSIS extends comment period on proposed 'Product of USA' label rule Comments may be submitted through June 11, 2023. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments The U.S. Deaprtment of FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert The RTE fresh salad products with chicken and ham contain FDA-regulated lettuce that has been recalled. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments The lettuce has been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.Read More
PSSI announces leadership transition and charitable fund Tim Mulhere, a former Ecolab executive, will become the company’s chief executive officer, effective April 24, 2023. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments PSSI is launching a charitable fund to enhance the well-being of children in the communities they serve and help reduce the prevalence of unauthorized underage workers.Read More
ABB invests in the U.S. The U.S. is ABB’s largest market. Industry News April 7, 2023 No Comments ABB has more than 20,000 employees across more than 40 sites in the U.S. and has invested more than $14 billion in the country since 2010.Read More
AAMP returns to South Carolina for annual convention AAMP’s annual convention and trade show will take place July 13–15 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Industry News April 7, 2023 No Comments One of the highlights of the annual convention is the American Cured Meat Championships, the largest national cured meats event in the country. Read More
Momentum continues for U.S. pork exports in February while beef rebounds slightly Beef exports were lower year-over-year but improved from the low totals posted in January. Industry News April 7, 2023 No Comments A strong February performance for pork variety meat exports pushed January–February shipments 37% above last year’s pace.Read More
Swift Prepared Foods opens new Principe Foods facility in Missouri The company invested more than $200 million in the new production facility. Industry News April 7, 2023 No Comments Principe Foods has already created 100 new jobs in the region and plans to hire 100 to 200 more people over the next year. Read More
Crescent Foods expands frozen line for retail, club and Ecommerce The brand launches the Crescent Foods Individually Frozen Halal Hand-Cut Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. Industry News April 7, 2023 No Comments The five-pound bag is resealable so customers cooking at home can pull out one or more at a time.Read More