Tyson shuts down Iowa beef plant Industry News August 17, 2015 No Comments Company cites cattle shortage as reason for shutting down plant, laying off 400 workers.Read More
Pork products linked to Salmonella outbreak investigation recalled Industry News August 17, 2015 No Comments Whole hogs for barbeque item were produced on various dates between April 18, 2015 and July 27, 2015.Read More
Recall for steak and chicken products distributed without the benefit of inspection and containing undeclared allergens Industry News August 17, 2015 No Comments The problem was discovered when an FSIS employee determined that product was being sold in a retail establishment in the Chicago area. Read More
Case Farms faces $861K in OSHA fines Industry News August 14, 2015 No Comments OSHA says workers continue to be exposed to serious amputation, electrocution and fall hazards.Read More
Hormel Foods named a 2015 finalist in the U.S. Chamber Foundation Corporate Citizenship Awards Industry News August 14, 2015 No Comments It is nominated in the category of Community Improvement Program for its Project SPAMMY. Read More
PMMI’s Richard C. Ryan Scholarship awarded to Michigan State student Industry News August 14, 2015 No Comments Michigan State University's Alexandra Slagle is the recipient of the 2015 Richard C. Ryan Scholarship.Read More
Washington slaughterhouse linked to Salmonella outbreak Industry News August 13, 2015 No Comments The outbreak has sickened more than 130 people in 10 counties in Washington.Read More
Technomic report: Rising beef prices driving burger industry innovation Industry News August 13, 2015 No Comments Technomic's Burger Consumer Trend Report outlines key areas of opportunity relating to innovations that improve health and quality perceptions while maintaining a strong value proposition.Read More
Beef jerky on wheels Industry News August 13, 2015 No Comments Triune Specialty Trailers announced the completion of "The Experience," a mobile Beef Jerky Outlet retail store.Read More
VIDEO: Texas A&M adds emphasis on meat industry to the master’s of agriculture degree Visiting professor Gary Smith speaks in detail about the creation of the new program. August 13, 2015 No Comments Sam Gazdziak spoke with Gary Smith of Texas A&M about a new program at the university, a Master’s of Agriculture in the Meat Industry. Read More