Efficient, reliable and easy-to-use equipment is extremely important in the meat room, especially to meet the increased demand for specialty cuts and case-ready products.

Research presented at the Natural Product Expo West trade show on March 10 identified taste, texture and quality as unmet needs in plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.

Tyson Foods Inc. announced a plan to close two facilities, which would result in the loss of about 1,500 jobs.

For many meat and poultry suppliers and their retail partners, finding the sweet spot between premium and affordable will be paramount going forward.

For the year ended Dec. 31, 2022, the company recorded a loss of C$311.9 million ($226.1 million).

Producers and retailers will continue to pursue the online shopper in 2023, said Midan Marketing’s Michael Uetz.

Value-added meat demand continues to skew younger with enormous popularity among online buyers.

The company’s goal for 2023 is to help retailers and meat suppliers provide local communities access to more than 600 different meat products.

Perdue Farms announced the appointment of Catherine Muldoon as its chief compliance officer.