USDA purchasing salmon products for food nutrition assistance programs Potential contractors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements. Industry News February 8, 2024 No Comments Solicitations are available electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management system.Read More
NASDA members call for federal support of state meat inspection programs NASDA members urge Congress to require USDA’s FSIS to provide at least 50% funding match to state departments of agriculture. Industry News February 8, 2024 No Comments State departments of agriculture urge federal support for state meat inspection programs to stabilize costs and maintain processing capacity.Read More
Nelson-Jameson opens new strategic distribution center The Jerome facility is one of five Nelson-Jameson distribution centers in the US. Industry News February 8, 2024 No Comments Nelson-Jameson's distribution operation in Twin Falls, Idaho, relocates to the company's new strategic distribution center in Jerome.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for frozen RTE chicken pilaf products Establishment receives multiple consumer complaints of rocks in chicken pilaf. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments A frozen ready-to-eat chicken pilaf product may be contaminated with foreign material — specifically, rocks. Read More
Restaurant industry sales forecast to set $1.1 trillion record in 2024 The National Restaurant Association shares key findings from its 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting their sales will increase or hold steady from 2023 levels. Read More
Snap-O-Razzo debuts new 'Big Fatty' Beefy Butcher Dog at retail The Beefy Butcher Dogs are maple wood-smoked and stuffed in vegetable cellulose casings during smoking. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments The company is also expanding to over 10 states across the U.S. in Kroger Family of Companies locations beginning in May 2024. Read More
White Castle brings back Shrimp Nibblers The Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers return after their 2023 launch. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments White Castle is also bringing back Clam Strips.Read More
Upside Foods appoints two new executives Jeremy Hux joins Upside Foods as chief financial officer. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments Upside promotes Sheetal Shah, former SVP of supply chain and manufacturing, to chief supply chain and manufacturing officer. Read More
Lobsterfest returns to Red Lobster The perennial event offers five new lobster dishes. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments Lobsterfest is back with 10 unique lobster creations.Read More
Stryve Foods expands distribution footprint Stryve expands distribution at HEB, AWG, Parker Co., Hot Spot and Lunds & Byerly’s. Industry News February 7, 2024 No Comments Stryve Foods adds retailers to its distribution network, broadening the company's product availability.Read More