Fortifi brings on Robert Gibson as general counsel Fortifi Food Processing Solutions appoints Robert Gibson as general counsel, chief compliance officer and environmental health and safety lead. Industry News March 21, 2024 No Comments Robert Gibson has over 13 years of experience serving as vice president, secretary and general counsel of Koch Engineered Solutions.Read More
Silver Bay Seafoods acquires Trident Seafoods' salmon processing facility Trident’s Ketchikan, Alaska, facility is dedicated entirely to processing salmon. Industry News March 21, 2024 No Comments Trident Seafoods and Silver Bay Seafoods reach an agreement in principle for Silver Bay to acquire Trident’s Ketchikan, Alaska, processing facility.Read More
Indiana ag department offers $15 million in funding for small and very small meat processors The Indiana Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program is a $15 million revolving loan program that assists Indiana meat and poultry packers and processors with access to affordable capital for meat expansion projects. Industry News March 20, 2024 No Comments Small and very small meat processors in need of funding can apply for a loan via ISDA. Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 Processors must up their game as labor market favors employees over employers Employers need to understand what motivates people to come the work for their company. Fred Wilkinson March 20, 2024 No Comments Attracting and retaining workers requires the right approach not just from the human resources department but also top management.Read More
BAK Food Equipment appoints national sales director New national sales director comes to BAK Food Equipment from CM Process Solutions. Industry News March 19, 2024 No Comments Industry veteran Marcos Manzo joins the BAK Food Equipment team.Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow honorees introduced during AMC 2024 Record crowd cheers meat and grocery industry rising stars. Fred Wilkinson March 19, 2024 No Comments Leaders of Tomorrow program seeks to foster career development for young professionals.Read More
Fortifi acquires REICH Thermoprozesstechnik GmbH REICH Thermoprozesstechnik GmbH is a provider of thermoprocessing systems for red meat, fish, poultry, pet food and other food markets. Industry News March 18, 2024 No Comments All REICH employees join Fortifi’s broad-based ownership program that provides the opportunity to participate in the benefits of equity ownership. Read More
USDA partners with Virginia to award $6.3 million to strengthen food supply chain Funding aims to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Industry News March 17, 2024 No Comments Creating market access for smaller producers ranks among the effort's priorities.Read More
SmokeSlam confirms 59 teams to compete in barbecue showdown Teams hail from 11 states from as far away as Wisconsin and Arizona. Industry News March 15, 2024 No Comments Partnership with World Junior BBQ League will bring the next generation of pit masters to the festival.Read More
USPOULTRY's Poultry Processor Workshop offers plant management insights The 2024 Poultry Processor Workshop is set for May 15-16 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in Nashville. Industry News March 14, 2024 No Comments USDA FSIS Undersecretary Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban speaks at the 2024 Poultry Processor Workshop.Read More