Tech Topics: Sodium Reduction Balancing sodium reduction with food safety in meat and poultry Processors employing the proper strategies can maintain safety while reducing sodium. Garrett McCoy May 9, 2025 No Comments Reformulation strategies must account for functional changes to product texture, cook yields and sliceability. Read More
NPPC asks Trump EPA to revise WOTUS rule Pork producers have been concerned about EPA’s overreach in defining WOTUS. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments Pork council seeks to ensure consistency with the US Supreme Court’s instruction on the scope of the Clean Water Act’s jurisdiction.Read More
Archer to open second manufacturing facility for meat snacks Facility is set to nearly double Archer’s meat snack manufacturing capacity. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments Sales increases drive Archer to create a new manufacturing facility solely dedicated to meat stick production.Read More
US-UK trade deal supports beef market access Industry associations show support for trade deal. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments Trade deal opens $5 billion opportunity for US exports.Read More
USDA settles two Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into two separate stipulation agreements. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments AMS investigation uncovers late payments on 24 livestock purchases totaling more than $1.88 million.Read More
Beyond Meat closes on senior secured financing deal following sales declines Beyond Meat withdraws its previous outlook for the full year 2025. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments Beyond Meat first quarter net revenues were $68.7 million, a decrease of 9.1% year-over-year.Read More
USDA announces expedited disaster relief for farmers USDA hosts inaugural Farmers First roundtable. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins declares plans to expedite $21 billion in disaster assistance.Read More
Beef export value highest in nine months Global demand for US beef shows resiliency. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments Exports of US beef, pork and lamb trend higher year-over-year in March.Read More
Senators propose legislation to support small meat processing operations National Deer Association shows support for the Strengthening Local Processing Act. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments Bill would provide training, education and technical assistance grants to help small processing plants improve and streamline their operations. Read More
Flavor manufacturer responds to demand for plant-based protein taste enhancements Flavor technology delivers authentic chicken, beef and pork profiles in fully vegan applications. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments T. Hasegawa USA introduces Plantreact, a natural, science-driven flavor technology designed to replicate the taste of animal proteins in plant-based foods.Read More