Western Smokehouse Partners promotes Tony Campbell Tony Campbell brings 23 years of manufacturing experience, including eight years in the food industry, to his role. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments AAMP Processor Member appoints senior director, multisite plant manager.Read More
Does increased poultry line speed impact worker safety? New reports offer insights into how line speeds and other factors may work together to contribute to employees’ overall risk. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments FSIS releases reports by third-party worker safety experts on swine and poultry evisceration line speed studies.Read More
JBS creates $4M fund for victims of child labor JBS crafts targeted advertising campaign to raise awareness about unlawful child labor practices. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments JBS holds key elements of its supply chain, third-party contractors and service providers accountable for illegal child labor.Read More
FSIS reports inadequate sanitation at processing plant linked to Listeria outbreak FSIS identifies several factors that may have contributed to the outbreak. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments FSIS summarizes its review of the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar's Head Provisions.Read More
Corn production down in 2024 USDA finds soybean production increases from 2023. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments USDA reports corn stocks down and soybean stocks up from the year prior.Read More
Consumers discover metal in frozen chicken product FSIS issues recall for approximately 24,870 pounds of frozen chicken product. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments Bestway Sandwiches recalls frozen chicken and cheese taquito products potentially contaminated with foreign material.Read More
Oregon community college designs Master Butcher Certificate Program Program offers comprehensive instruction in humane animal slaughter, carcass dressing, muscle identification, and the quality butchery of key livestock species. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments Oregon State University and Northwest Meat Processors Association collaborate with Blue Mountain Community College on butchery program.Read More
Morocco opens market to more red meat suppliers With Morocco in a severe, six-year drought, the government is opening the market to more red meat suppliers to ameliorate inflation. Industry News January 10, 2025 No Comments US trade mission explores Morocco market potential.Read More
Commentary: PMMI Multifaceted approach addresses worker shortage Automation, empowerment and personalized training support retention. Tom Egan January 10, 2025 No Comments Shortages of workers, especially skilled workers, make recruitment and retention a major focus for protein processors. Read More
Reduced-sodium organic bacon launches at Whole Foods New bacon offering targets sodium reduction without losing flavor. Industry News January 10, 2025 No Comments North Country Smokehouse introduces its new Reduced Sodium, Organic Applewood Smoked Bacon.Read More