Midwestern retailer Fareway Stores Inc. is expanding its reach into the Kansas City metro area with its latest acquisition.

Food safety is the responsibility of everyone in the beef supply chain, says Josh White, executive director of producer education and sustainability for the Denver-based National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

While the instore butcher is still a staple at most supermarkets today, a trend for those in the meat and poultry business is dedicating more room in the department for case-ready meat that is processed and packaged at a central facility and delivered to the store ready to be put directly into the case.

Three Butterball employees were recognized for their leadership and career accomplishments at the International Production & Processing Expo show.

Both people have been with the company for more than a decade.

Canada must ratify the agreement before it can take effect.

Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, is entering the world of  competitive barbecue.