Fortifi brings on Dennis Gallagher as Frontmatec president Dennis Gallagher joins Frontmatec after three years as COO of Hyliion Holdings Corp. Industry News April 2, 2024 No Comments Dennis Gallagher succeeds Allan F. Kristensen, Frontmatec president since 2020.Read More
USDA confirms HPAI in New Mexico cattle This marks the first known case of HPAI in cattle in New Mexico. Industry News April 2, 2024 No Comments USDA's APHIS confirms the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in New Mexico, as well as 5 additional dairy herds in Texas. Read More
NIAA Annual Conference features HPAI roundtable Standard registration rates end April 2. Industry News April 2, 2024 No Comments The 2024 Annual Conference – Next Generation of Animal Agriculture is set for April 8–10 in Kansas City, Mo.Read More
ChickenTrack report highlights Better Chicken Commitment progress Over 230 companies in the US commit to offering their customers only higher-welfare products from healthier chickens. Industry News April 1, 2024 No Comments Nine companies make progress across all tenets of the Better Chicken Commitment, including breed, since ChickenTrack 2022.Read More
Habit Burger Grill campaign emphasizes burger char Full-service creative agency Barrett Hofherr creates its first work as AOR for the Yum Brand’s burger chain The Habit Burger Grill. Industry News April 1, 2024 No Comments The campaign reveals a new tagline, a new mascot and a new direction for The Habit.Read More
FSIS updates guidance for retained water in meat and poultry products Guidelines provide recommendations to ensure the retained water protocol provides accurate data for labeling determinations. Industry News April 1, 2024 No Comments FSIS encourages meat and poultry establishments to review the guidance and revise protocols accordingly.Read More
Cargill increases renewable energy capacity by more than 40% Cargill expands its total offsite renewable energy portfolio to 716 megawatts. Industry News April 1, 2024 No Comments Cargill signs five new deals to bring online an additional 300 megawatts of wind and solar capacity.Read More
US hog inventory up 1% USDA's NASS surveys 4,509 swine operators across the nation during the first half of March. Industry News March 29, 2024 No Comments Iowa hog producers account for the largest inventory among the states, at 25.2 million head. Read More
Jack Link's collaborates with Dr Pepper on new meat snacks Jack Link’s Dr Pepper-inspired flavored beef jerky hits retailers in June 2024. Industry News March 29, 2024 No Comments Jack Link’s and Dr Pepper team up for their Jack Link’s WILD Dr Pepper-inspired flavored meat stick and Jack Link’s Dr Pepper-inspired flavored beef jerky. Read More
New study shows effectiveness of Lamb Checkoff Program Researchers attribute an increase in lamb consumption to ALB’s promotional efforts, which increased both consumption rates and retail prices. Industry News March 29, 2024 No Comments Study finds a 10% increase in income results in a 2.7% increase in the demand for lamb.Read More