Preventing loss and rework involves materials, machinery and visual inspection.

Data is a big reason Verde Farms is able to keep its customers happy. The company breaks down sales by item, by store, often even by day. That allows Verde Farms to micromanage exactly how much of each product is needed on a given day or week, and when to promote it.

In today’s hyper-competitive retail food environment, suppliers have to offer their retail partners great products.

Two consumer advocacy groups are challenging the company’s record on animal welfare and environmental responsibility.

Tyson Fresh Meats, a division of Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, sells every cut of fresh pork in the meat case, says Ozlem Worpel, senior brand manager.

The plant was evacuated out of caution.

An undetermined amount of meat was recalled.

The Minnesota pork company offers certified Duroc and NAE pork to its customers.

Meal kits to feature plant-based Beyond Burger.

Some stores in South Carolina will now carry a greater assortment of meat and deli items.