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USDA continues Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program

USDA is continuing the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program in its present form.

October 9, 2023

The current pilot supports market transparency by providing the cattle and beef sectors information about contract terms offered by packers to producers for the purchase of cattle.

USDA announces poultry purchase program

Offers to be solicited for turkey breast products.

Industry News

September 15, 2023

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USDA plans to purchase poultry products for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations and other federal food nutrition assistance programs.

Frosty Acres Brands welcomes MacAuley’s Foodservice

MacAuley’s is a full-line wholesale food distributor.

Industry News

January 4, 2023

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MacAuley’s Foodservice has been doing business in Vermont as a family-owned distributor for over 50 years.

Food Safety Net Services announces new personnel, executive promotions

Industry News

June 30, 2017

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Lori Ernst, Jeff Carpenter and Randal Garrett have been promoted to Senior Vice Presidents.

Hispanic marketers are missing out when they focus only on women, Mintel finds

42% of Hispanic men are top purchase-decision makers

March 1, 2013

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According to research from Mintel, some 42% of Hispanic men and more than half (55%) of Hispanic dads are the top decision maker on the purchases made in their household.

Annual Power of Meat consumer survey finds need for convenience is growing

February 27, 2013

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Price and value continue to lead meat purchasing decisions; however, the focus on price is no longer as strong as it has been in the past two years as high income shoppers ease up on money-saving measures.

Shopping by Hispanic males

More than half of Hispanic fathers are the top decision maker for household purchases

February 14, 2013

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While the Hispanic population is growing at a fast pace in the U.S. -- and with them their purchasing power -- it seems in the last few years much of the focus has been on Latinas, neglecting an equally important Hispanic shopper...Hispanic men.

AMI report: Price takes on greater role in meat & poultry purchasing decisions

February 22, 2012

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Price per pound has solidified its number-one ranking as the most important decision factor for consumers, while total package cost is now the second most important decision factor.

Bull market is real

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

January 8, 2010

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The recent run-up in the U.S. stock market is real and should continue at least through 2010, according to economist Dr. Donald Ratajczak. He was speaking to feed ingredient-purchasing managers at the 2009 Grain Forecast – Economic Outlook Conference.