Articles by Fred Wilkinson

Automation will expose your shortcomings, JLS president says.

Rollouts include detection systems and a tool to optimize refrigeration systems.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC recently took home the title of North America's Best Steak for its Ribeye Wet-Aged Steak at the 2023 World Steak Challenge, underscoring the company’s foundational commitment to delivering high-quality 100% Black Angus beef.

Proper gloves help decrease worker absences from hand and arm injuries.

The most common concern members of the American Association of Meat Processors voice regarding attracting and retaining a stable, productive workforce is “the almost nonexistence of trained labor,” AAMP Executive Director Chris Young said.

The grading program will bring 'a process developed in 1916 into the modern era.'  

Consumers' ongoing quest for convenient meal solutions is helping drive deli-prepared meat sales.

Key stakeholders share insights on emerging food market trends.

U.S. pork production is forecast to hit 27.2 billion pounds for 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s November 2023 U.S. red meat and poultry forecast, marking a slight increase from USDA’s 2022 production total of just under 27 billion pounds.

Looking at the 52-week period from November 2022 to November 2023, fresh beef prices averaged $6.19 per pound.