Smithfield distributes 2,000 free hams to combat food insecurity More than 80 Smithfield employees volunteer to hand out 1,000 holiday hams at two events. Industry News December 20, 2024 No Comments Smithfield Foods donates Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Hams to families in Southeastern Virginia and Southeastern North Carolina.Read More
Linde showcases cryogenic freezer for deli logs at IPPE Linde introduces equipment advances in its cryogenic freezing portfolio. Industry News December 19, 2024 No Comments New Cryoline RC rapid crust freezer promotes uniform crust freezing.Read More
Butterball closing further processing plant Plant closure to impact about 180 workers. Industry News December 6, 2024 No Comments Butterball shutters its Jonesboro, Ark., facility in early 2025.Read More
Wisconsin brands launch Pickled Cubed Ham Cubed and pickled ham debuts Jan. 1, 2025. Industry News December 6, 2024 No Comments Bay View Brand and Badger Ham introduce new product to the pickled food market.Read More
FSIS issues alert for illegally imported mortadella products FSIS discovers mortadella bologna products without the USDA mark of inspection. Industry News December 3, 2024 No Comments Frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products may have been illegally imported from Ecuador, a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States.Read More
Oscar Mayer brings back Bologna Jingle Oscar Mayer becomes the first brand to accept singing as a form of payment. Industry News December 3, 2024 No Comments Bologna Jingle comes back to television after 50 years.Read More
Aldi hosts Charcuterie Chalet immersive experience Aldi offers shoppers a wall-to-wall charcuterie experience Dec. 4-5, 2024. Industry News November 19, 2024 No Comments Aldi opens two-day sampling experience in Chicago.Read More
Listeria recalls and outbreak timeline As of Sept. 23, 2024, 59 people from 19 states have reported hospitalization for Listeria infection. Ten of those individuals died. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2024 No Comments Listeria monocytogenes outbreak related to Boar’s Head deli meat rocks the food industry.Read More
Brooklyn Cured expands cocktail-inspired salami line New salami chub expands Brooklyn Cured’s cocktail-inspired offerings from four to five SKUs. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments Brooklyn Cured responds to growing demand for unique and on-trend flavors with its new Dirty Martini Salami.Read More
Forever Cheese acquires Virginia Packing Virginia Packing specializes in cured meat slicing, packing and logistics services for premium domestic and international brands. Industry News October 22, 2024 No Comments Acquisition enables Forever Cheese to expand its value-added service capabilities. Read More