U.S. beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced that it will cease all harvest and processing operations in Vernon, California in early 2023 and, at the same time, align its hog production system by reducing its sow herd in its Western region.
Thermodyne Foodservice Products has announced that Mark Espy has signed on to serve as shipping & receiving coordinator at its headquarters plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A $2,500 grant from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation will help support the construction of a duck pond at Hope Springs Farm in Hershey, PA, to enhance education about environmental preservation and the importance of protecting wildlife.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant advancements in food purchasing efforts through new programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service.