Hormel’s varied portfolio cushions company amid COVID-19 05.22.2020 By Keith Nunes Keeping meat plants running is key to limiting ‘uncertainty.’Read More
CDC highlights best COVID-19 practices at Perdue Farms facility 05.22.2020 By Bob Sims The agency shared a report highlighting best practices and suggestions for improvement.Read More
Traditional suppliers branch out with meat-free products 05.21.2020 By Keith Loria The popularity of and interest in plant-based meats have increased dramatically in the last year as companies are creating products that taste more like “real” meat and the stigma once associated with alternative meats is dissipating. Read More
USDA predicts meat will bounce back in 2021 05.19.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The ERS is projecting record beef production for next year.Read More
277 Tyson workers test positive for COVID-19 at Pasco, Wash., beef plant 05.18.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma More than half of those infected have now recovered.Read More
Farbest Foods mandates COVID-19 testing for all employees at Huntingburg plant 05.18.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company reportedly has 42 cases of COVID-19.Read More
Risk of meat shortage accelerates rising meat prices 05.15.2020 By Ron Sterk Plant closures and the interruption of the supply chain are impacting the entire meat industry.Read More
Sustainability: the meat industry steps up 05.14.2020 By Andy Nelson Now more than ever, consumers want to know where their meat is coming from and how it was raised.Read More
200-plus Tyson employees test positive for COVID-19 at Nebraska plant 05.14.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The plant conducted mass testing with the local health department at the beginning of the month.Read More
14 US senators request additional aid for pork producers 05.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy NPPC put out a similar proposal to address livestock backing up at producers’ facilities.Read More