Foreign matter contamination leads to 551K-pound chicken recall Industry News September 25, 2015 One Comment The contamination occurred due to a malfunction with an ice-making machine used during production. Read More
Canadian processor makes pledge to raise 300K crate-free pigs by 2018 Industry News September 25, 2015 No Comments $30 million investment will help meet growing consumer demand and help save family farms.Read More
Monogram Loves Kids foundation announces 2015 grant winners Industry News September 25, 2015 No Comments The total amount awarded is $145,000 with individual grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.Read More
British Medical Journal investigation questions expert advice underpinning new US dietary guidelines Industry News September 24, 2015 No Comments The guidelines will affect the diet of tens of millions of American citizens, as well as food labelling, education and research priorities.Read More
Cargill to invest $111 million to convert Columbus, Neb., plant; relocate ground beef production to Wisconsin, Texas Industry News September 24, 2015 No Comments Conversion provides new cooked meat capabilities.Read More
Bakalars Sausage Co. acquires Schweigert from Cargill Industry News September 24, 2015 No Comments Schweigert will expand the Bakalars portfolio of regional meat offerings. Read More
Bosch plans acquisition of Kliklok-Woodman Corp. Industry News September 22, 2015 No Comments The planned acquisition is latest in a series of deliberate steps to expand process and packaging technology portfolioRead More
USDA commits $2.5 million to expand new farmer education Industry News September 22, 2015 No Comments Training will also help returning service members, underserved, and urban producers.Read More
North American Meat Institute signs cooperative agreement with China Society of Inspection and Quarantine (CSIQ) Industry News September 22, 2015 No Comments CSIQ and the Institute will strengthen technology exchanges and cooperation in inspection and quarantine. Read More
Sneak a Peek at September’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas Show Floor September 21, 2015 No Comments Fast-changing consumer preferences require a rapid response from manufacturers, driving demands for processing and packaging technologies that yield greater flexibility, sustainability and efficiency.Read More