Ruiz Foods appoints SVP of retail business SVP of retail is responsible for fostering the El Monterey brand strategy. Industry News April 2, 2025 No Comments Jennifer Ginnetti joins Ruiz Foods from Nestle USA, where she served as VP of marketing for US pizza.Read More
Consumers demand more animal proteins Protein intake up from five years ago. Industry News April 2, 2025 No Comments Trends report finds 61% of consumers increasing their protein intake in 2024.Read More
Researchers study Salmonella contamination, detection and control in poultry USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation approve $380,000 for four new research grants at four institutions. Industry News April 2, 2025 No Comments Kansas State University studies cross-contamination during turkey deboning.Read More
Consumers willing to pay more for enhanced food safety Nearly 60% surveyed report having experienced food-related illnesses in the past. Industry News April 2, 2025 No Comments Food safety prioritization emphasizes an all-time high level of consumer awareness and concern.Read More
Margherita debuts Jalapeno Pepperoni pizza for foodservice operators Data shows menu mentions of jalapeno and pizza increasing 18% over the past year. Industry News April 2, 2025 No Comments Smithfield Culinary supplier introduces new pizza variety designed to satisfy current flavor demands.Read More
Flavor trends inspire Popeyes Pickle Menu New menu offerings include the Pickle Glaze Sandwich and Pickle Glaze Bone-In and Boneless Wings. Industry News April 1, 2025 No Comments Popeyes introduces new chicken products featuring a pickle-flavored glaze.Read More
Boar's Head appoints chief food safety officer Boar's Head hires Natalie Dyenson effective May 12, 2025. Industry News April 1, 2025 No Comments Former VP of food safety and quality at Dole Food Co. joins the Boar's Head food safety team.Read More
Wayne-Sanderson Farms names successor for CEO and president CEO and president Clint Rivers continues to serve as executive chairman of the Board for Wayne-Sanderson Farms through the 2026 fiscal year. Industry News April 1, 2025 No Comments Company promotes Chief Operating Officer Kevin McDaniel as the successor to Clint Rivers.Read More
Purdue, North Carolina State and South Dakota State research poultry diseases American Egg Board supports Purdue University poultry research. Industry News April 1, 2025 No Comments USPOULTRY approves approximately $305,000 in funding for three university research grants.Read More
US farmers expect to plant more corn and less soybean acres Soybean growers intend to plant 83.5 million acres in 2025, down 4% from 2024. Industry News April 1, 2025 No Comments Planted area of corn in Idaho, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon and South Dakota is on track to be the largest on record. Read More