USDA launches pilot to help processors access high-value beef grading The program allows USDA graders to assess beef carcass characteristics and assign an official quality grade from a remote location. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments The effort aims to reduce cost and location as barriers to participation in voluntary grading services. Read More
Ancera unveils two new microbial detection tools for poultry Assays identify Clostridium perfringens and total viable bacteria to address critical challenges in poultry live operations and processing. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Clostridium assay provides the industry a new tool to manage necrotic enteritis risk. Read More
Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches new Cajun Chicken Sandwich Hot-food concept to host a variety of sampling activations for its new sandwich. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments New sandwiches includes an all-white-meat breast fillet marinated in Krispy Krunchy's mild Cajun spices.Read More
Wendy's announces CEO succession Board of directors appoints Kirk Tanner as Wendy's president and CEO, effective Feb. 5, 2024. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Kirk Tanner is set to succeed Todd Penegor, who departs from the company and board in February.Read More
USDA-FAS highlights efforts to expand US pork presence in Chile USDA-FAS promotes US food and agricultural products in South America. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Hormel Foods partners with Chilean distributor Nutrisco.Read More
Hormel announces retirement of VP of retail sales - East Company names Darren Carter as Pat Schwab's successor. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments With this change in leadership, Darren Carter oversees the sales functions for all retail customers throughout the Eastern half of the United States. Read More
Steakholder Foods introduces world's first plant-based, 3D-printed shrimps CEO says company expects to sell its first DropJet printer this year. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments This is the latest addition to the company's portfolio of printed seafood products.Read More
USPOULTRY Foundation awards $7,000 student recruiting grant Foundation issues a grant to the University of North Georgia. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Grant funds supports the University of North Georgia’s Poultry 101 event.Read More
Animal Ag Alliance reveals speaker lineup for Stakeholders Summit Preparations for the 2024 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit are underway. Industry News January 19, 2024 No Comments Highlighted speakers come from the Kansas Farm Bureau, The Center for Food Integrity, Inspire PR Group and National Institute for Animal Agriculture.Read More
Bion's new patent expands coverage to industrial, municipal wastewater streams Bion plans to establish strategic partnerships to market its Ammonia Recovery System as a standalone anaerobic-digester nitrogen-control solution in two sectors. Industry News January 19, 2024 No Comments Bion’s Ammonia Recovery System is set to recover ammonia in livestock waste streams.Read More