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Ravioli pasta with beef sauce, covered under the FSIS public health alert

FSIS issues public health alert for ravioli pasta with beef sauce

FSIS sends out alert for ravioli pasta products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

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May 5, 2026

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Ravioli labeled as beef and burrata may actually contain shrimp filling in lobster sauce.

Chef Boyardee enters skillet meals category

Chef Boyardee brings Italian flavors to the skillet category.

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May 5, 2026

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Chef Boyardee launches skillet meals in five varieties: Beef Pasta, Cheeseburger Mac, Cheesy Italian Shells, Meat Lasagna and Chicken Alfredo.

The Texas A&M Poultry Judging team, including the High Individual Overall Winner, Kyle Leibham, and Annalyn Flores, the runner-up.

Texas A&M University defends title at 77th Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest

Ten universities participate in the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest.

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May 5, 2026

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Ohio State University places second in the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest.

Leaders from Texas A&M AgriLife and The Texas A&M University System broke ground on the new Meat Science and Technology Center on May 4, 2026

Texas A&M breaks ground on new Meat Science and Technology Center

Ceremony marks the beginning of construction for an 85,600-square-foot facility, expected to be completed in 2028.

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May 5, 2026

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Facility aims to modernize applied research, teaching and extension, bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and field application.

A cow eating grass and a chicken standing next to it in a field.

Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors

The Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors of 2026

Positive consumer trends fueling protein consumption push meat and poultry sales to a record high $112 billion.

Fred Wilkinson

May 5, 2026

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The 2026 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors highlights a $112B market fueled by strong demand, premium trends and Gen Z influence, despite tight cattle supply, rising costs and shifting protein dynamics across beef, pork and poultry.

USPOULTRY accepting applications for 2026 Clean Water Awards

Winners of the 2025 Clean Water Awards were Perdue Foods in Lewiston, N.C., in the full treatment category and Tyson Foods in Danville, Va., facility in the pretreatment category.

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May 4, 2026

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Annual program honors facilities in two categories: full treatment and pretreatment.

Boar's Head The Fryer's Deep Fried Turkey Breast

Boar's Head launches The Fryer's Deep Fried Turkey Breast

Product has 44% lower sodium than what USDA data shows for deli-cut white rotisserie turkey.

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May 4, 2026

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Latest retail launch from Boar's Head features the flavor of a traditional deep-fried turkey.

Portillo’s rolls out Hot and Saucy Italian Beef Sandwich

Launch responds as consumer demand for spicy flavors continues to accelerate across the food industry, shifting from extreme heat simply for the sake of it to a more nuanced approach.

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May 4, 2026

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Portillo’s offers a twist on its Italian Beef, responding to accelerating consumer demand for spicy flavors.

Chicken of the Sea becoming first mainstream US seafood brand to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification

Certification makes Chicken of the Sea the first of the big three mainstream US tuna brands to achieve full Marine Stewardship Council certification and carry the MSC blue fish ecolabel across its entire retail portfolio.

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May 4, 2026

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All Chicken of the Sea branded retail tuna products are on track to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification by the end of 2026.