The time he has spent there, starting a food safety laboratory, and creating the business’s quality assurance and food safety operations, is equal to half of Dietz & Watson’s existence.

The retailer is replacing plastic trays with a cardboard tray alternative that uses 70% less plastic.

The funds will be available through the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program.

The move was first announced in April 2023 when Randy Day decided to retire.

By 2032, consumption is projected to grow by 15% for poultry, 11% for pork, 10% for beef and 15% for lamb around the world.

The latest version of Volpi's Eco-Pack reduces plastic by 80%.

The nature of bacon presents certain challenges to processors.

The 53,000-square-foot plant rests on 10 acres and was operated by Clemens until late 2022. 

Sales of specialty food in 2022 hit $194 billion, up 9.3% over the prior year, and are expected to reach $207 billion by year’s end, according to the Specialty Food Association’s annual industry report.

Total red meat and pork production were record high in May, the USDA said in its Livestock Slaughter report.