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
Hot Pockets celebrates return of BBQ Recipe Beef Hot Pockets brand introduces a limited-edition pocket-sized BBQ Sauce to mark the return of its BBQ Recipe Beef variety. Industry News August 8, 2024 No Comments Hot Pockets BBQ Recipe Beef is back by popular demand.Read More
TGW International appoints director of sales for UK/EMEA commercial team New director of sales to focus on growth in TGW’s international markets. Industry News August 8, 2024 No Comments Andrew Whitworth moves up to director of sales after nearly 40 years with TGW.Read More
AAMP celebrates winners of American Cured Meat Championships The 2025 American Cured Meat Championships will take place during the AAMP Convention in Kansas City, Mo., on July 24–26, 2025. Industry News August 8, 2024 No Comments Wisconsin-based RJ's Meats takes home the Clarence Knebel Best of Show Memorial Award.Read More