As the plant manager of the Kinston facility, David Hoffman said driving quality and a food safety mindset among the team are top of mind, although his number one goal is to provide a safe work environment for plant employees.

Additionally, all 13 incumbent directors were reelected, with each receiving strong shareholder support, according to the preliminary voting results.

According to FMI, 85% of meat shoppers consider at least one better-for attribute when buying meat.

Time-strapped consumers are looking for more ways to cut corners on time but not on taste in 2024.

Rabobank’s Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2024 report said early indications are that pork production will slow as key regions face contraction in the sow herd.

The hot dogs are sugar-free with a buttery umami flavor that highlights sweetness from fresh onion and garlic.

Two of the launch partners for the new ads are Del Monte Foods and General Mills.

Grocery meat departments have adapted well to inflationary times, said FMI’s Rick Stein.

Cargill purchased two case-ready meat plants in North Kingstown, R.I., and Camp Hill, Penn., from Infinity Meat Solutions, which were Ahold Delhaize USA’s subsidiaries.