The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) represents about 45,000 people on the East and Gulf Coasts.

In the past, a product could simply be labeled “spicy,” but now consumers are interested in knowing what kind of pepper and spices are used, where the ingredients are grown, what cuisines they are used in, and what the flavor profile is like.

Boar's Head said its investigation identified the root cause of the contamination as a specific production process that only existed at the Jarratt plant, which was used to produce liverwurst.

Some of its facilities received the Silver and Gold awards from the North Carolina Department of Labor’s (NCDOL) Occupational Safety and Health Division.

Hormel said the new product is flexible enough to serve for breakfast, a quick snack or use as a topping on a favorite dish.

Skinless hot dogs offer a consistent texture when eaten, appealing to those who prefer a more tender bite.

CAB hosts more than 1,000 visitors annually for customized experiences ranging from meat science to culinary development to Angus beef production and more.

As president of a leading investment bank and financial services company, Debbra Schoneman manages the equities, fixed income and public finance businesses.

"We wish we could talk about positive things like what we’re doing with sustainability and the traceability work," said Lori Stevermer, NPPC president, "but we have to deal with what’s in front of us, and there’s work to be done.”

The limited-time offering, Maple Old Fashioned Smoked Meat Stick, is billed as “the best Vermont combo since flannel and jam bands."