US Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery achieves RFM Certification Fishery for all five Gulf states and federal waters achieves Responsible Fisheries Management Certification. Industry News August 12, 2024 No Comments This is the first shrimp fishery certified to the Responsible Fisheries Management Standard.Read More
Popeyes brings on former PepsiCo exec as new CMO Matt Rubin comes to Popeyes as the company's new chief digital officer for the US and Canada. Industry News August 12, 2024 No Comments Bart LaCount joins Popeyes as the new chief marketing officer of Popeyes US and Canada.Read More
US Cattlemen's Association past president joins Ag Trade Advisory Committee Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products brings on Kenny Graner. Industry News August 12, 2024 No Comments Appointment gives USCA insight into trade negotiations for the beef industry.Read More
Potential Clostridium botulinum contamination leads to fish product recall Bacterium can cause life-threatening illness or death. Industry News August 12, 2024 No Comments North Fish USA recalls imported packages of Cold Smoked Capelin because the product was found to be over five inches in length and uneviscerated.Read More
NCC finds FSIS proposed Salmonella Framework unnecessary, costly NCC says the proposed framework will lead to an extraordinary amount of food waste with no impact on public health. Industry News August 12, 2024 No Comments NCC finds proposed rule will have a disproportionately negative impact on small and very small establishments.Read More
New partnership works to broaden availability of US pork in Chile Event in Chile attracts 23 attendees from 11 Chilean retailers and distributors. Industry News August 12, 2024 No Comments USMEF introduces new US pork cuts to retailers and distributor clients in Chile.Read More
Farm Action calls on USDA to eliminate poultry tournament system Farm Action responds to USDA's Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems proposal. Industry News August 9, 2024 No Comments Farmer-led organization asserts that the tournament system is inherently unfair and violates the Packers and Stockyards Act.Read More
Beef export value climbs in June June beef export volume to Colombia plunges 77% from a year ago due to HPAI-related restrictions. Industry News August 9, 2024 No Comments Pork exports trend lower in June but post strong first half of the year.Read More
Conagra Brands acquires maker of FATTY Smoked Meat Sticks Conagra prioritizes snacking and frozen categories in growth strategy. Industry News August 9, 2024 No Comments Conagra works to reshape its portfolio, aiming at faster growth.Read More
Smithfield fights food insecurity with $100,000 donation Smithfield teams up with Feed the Children to battle food insecurity in three communities. Industry News August 9, 2024 No Comments Smithfield Foods also donates thousands of pounds of protein at three resource rallies.Read More