USDA moves forward in declaring Salmonella an adulterant 04.26.2023 By Erica Shaffer The National Chicken Council expressed concern that the proposed policy shift would shutter poultry processing plants.Read More
Swift Prepared Foods' construction partner shares details on the new plant 04.26.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Stellar, a construction, engineering and mechanical firm, provided details on Swift Prepared Foods' new $200-million processing plant.Read More
Sigma acquires Iowa meat processing facility 04.25.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Sigma, a multinational company, said that it acquired a plant for $12.4 million.Read More
NAMI honors companies with top environment, safety, health and DEI practices 04.25.2023 By Rachael Oatman NAMI recognized hundreds of meat and poultry companies for best practices at the 2023 Environment, Labor and Safety+ Conference.Read More
Nolechek’s Meats to cease operations in the fall 04.24.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Small meat processor Nolechek’s Meats announced that it was in the process of selling its operation. Read More
Legislators ask USDA to end contracts with JBS 04.24.2023 By Rachael Oatman Two lawmakers urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to suspend government contracts with meatpacking giant JBS SA, including its subsidiaries. Read More
Butterball names vice president of operations 04.21.2023 By Eric Schroeder Art Lankford has joined Butterball LLC as vice president of operations. Read More
Amcor wins award for sustainable packaging 04.21.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Amcor earned a Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Silver Achievement Award for its AmPrima PE Plus recycle-ready pouch for Lahli Morning Protein Bites. Read More
Blue Apron offers international ingredients in meal kits 04.20.2023 By Donna Berry Blue Apron has set out to provide meal kit subscribers with global culinary escapes they can make and enjoy from the comfort of home. Read More
Perdue Farms appoints new CEO 04.20.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Randy Day, the company's current CEO, is retiring this summer. Read More