Panelists were asked to give predictions for the alternative protein category by the year 2050 at the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins event June 21 in New York.

Georgia Tech Research Institute/ATRP and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) are cosponsoring the National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry, which will be held Aug. 15-17 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.

 Italian cured meat producer Veroni is the first brand for Italian charcuterie.

The Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Board of Directors announced that after 51 years known as the Midwest show, the MPF Convention is changing its name to the PEAK.

 The Colorado Agricultural Commission approved the recommendation of the commissioner of agriculture and state veterinarian to let the Emergency Rule on poultry shows expire on June 30.

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. announced its ribs will be available for purchase at 105 Kroger locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

In partnership with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), Midan Marketing has created the Patrick Fleming Mentor Recognition Fund, a $25,000 scholarship for meat science graduate students going into the pork industry.

Eel River Organic Beef products are now available in Whole Foods Markets in Northern California, Oregon and Washington. 

A combination of inflation, a labor shortage and supply chain issues have caused consumers to cut back on spending in recent months. However, consumers are still wanting good quality meals and demand remains strong in most convenience meat segments as shoppers continue to look for easy ways to create their favorite meals.  

Beef is a go-to American staple, and its popularity skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many home cooks sharpened their skills in the kitchen and people consolidated their grocery shopping into fewer trips while maintaining a freezer stash at home.