Product developers require preservatives that meet consumer expectations.

Hormel Cure 81 Vermont maple spiral sliced half ham is the first flavored bone-in ham for the brand.

Some of the flavors include beef and chicken.

Says it is first major food company to be carbon neutral.

Noel White will continue to be c.e.o.

The company is concerned about extraneous metal in the poultry products.

Colorado-based retail chain Natural Grocers has finished a major revamping of its fresh perimeter meat and seafood departments.

The company is also offering co-packing services at the new plant.

The project aligns with the company’s other investments in the Middle East poultry market.

Clint Rivers, president and CEO of poultry specialist Wayne Farms, has taken the reins as chairman of the National Chicken Council.