As part of the US Department of Agriculture’s $223 million investment in meat and poultry processing capacity, Saline River Farms LLC and USDA officials announced on Nov. 2 the company’s intent to build an 83,000-square-foot plant in Southern Illinois.

The Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN) announced the first recipient of the Most Impactful Woman of the Year Award, Kate Rome, president of Rome Grinding Solutions.

Seattle Fish Co. and Armand Agra on Nov. 2 announced the acquisition of specialty meat processor Lombardi Brothers Meats.

Tyson Foods Inc. announced the Black College World Series (BCWS) will return in 2023 to the Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala. Tyson’s hotdog portfolio brand Ball Park will once again join Tyson as a primary sponsor of the BCWS, scheduled for May 9-13, 2023.

What grocery meat department trend are you most excited about heading into 2023? We asked four industry leaders.

Cryovac Brand recently shared its latest findings from the 2022 National Meat Case Study, which spans a broad range of features including sales, performance, packaging and packaging claims.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) released its preliminary damage assessment from Hurricane Ian, including the beef industry.

Tight turkey supplies have CoBank economists warning consumers to expect higher costs to fill their Thanksgiving tables this year.

The closure will take place in two phases.

For retail delis looking to add old-style barbecue to their catering menus, Blue Springs, Mo.-based Zarda Bar-B-Q & Catering Co. offers a line of fully cooked, hickory-smoked barbecue meats and beans.