Smithfield plant in South Dakota closes indefinitely, CEO warns of meat shortages Industry News April 13, 2020 No Comments Sioux Falls pork processing plant shuts down as workers fall ill to Coronavirus.Read More
Clear Seas Research gives industry outlook on business challenges during pandemic Industry News April 13, 2020 No Comments Survey respondents reported that 52 percent of active business remained on schedule, while 31 percent was delayed and 17 percent was canceled. Read More
Not-ready-to-eat chicken products recalled Industry News April 13, 2020 No Comments Approximately 130,763 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken bowl products may contain extraneous material, specifically small rocks.Read More
Belcampo Meat Co. appoints new Senior Vice President of Sales to executive leadership team Industry News April 13, 2020 No Comments Heather Cooper brings over 20 years of experience in the better-for-you consumer packaged goods industry to Belcampo.Read More
Video | Coronavirus Coverage Perdue Premium Meat Co. adjusts during pandemic April 10, 2020 No Comments Jeff Tripician, president, Perdue Premium Meat Co., discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company, its brands, its partners and its employees over the last few weeks.Read More
Tyson pork plant in Iowa shuts down due to COVID-19 Industry News April 9, 2020 No Comments Tyson Foods CEO provides update on efforts to address COVID-19.Read More
Cargill closes Pennsylvania meat plant Industry News April 9, 2020 No Comments Cargill announced that it has closed a meat processing plant in Hazelton, Pa., until further notice. Read More
Hormel Foods donates an additional 200,000 meals to COVID-19 hunger-relief efforts during virtual live concert of hope and thanks Industry News April 8, 2020 No Comments Hormel Foods and its current and former team members announced a commitment to donate 200,000 meals to COVID-19 hunger-relief efforts.Read More
Selfie-style video takes place of planned Perdue ad campaign Industry News April 8, 2020 No Comments Chairman Jim Perdue thanks the people on the front lines of food production and delivery who are busy working during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Meat sales remain highly elevated during third week of COVID-19 buying Anne-Marie Roerink April 7, 2020 No Comments The final week of March showed ongoing stocking up in food and beverages while non-food stockpiling showed signs of easing. Read More