Fra' Mani champions traditional culinary methods Fra’ Mani helps foodservice and retail customers elevate deli selections with traditional, chef-driven products. Sammy Bredar April 28, 2025 No Comments Lawyer and James Beard Award--winning chef team up to form a salumi company.Read More
Category Report: Retail Merchandising Strategies for Small Processors Engage and educate to drive meat product merchandising efforts Highly engaged e-commerce shoppers spend three times on meat and deli compared to in-store only shoppers. Fred Wilkinson April 25, 2025 No Comments Consumers have higher expectations for items that save time and drive convenience.Read More
Herdez brand expands Mexican Refrigerated Entrees lineup Global-inspired meal trends inspire new retail product. Industry News April 25, 2025 No Comments Hormel Foods introduces Herdez Al Pastor Seasoned Shredded Pork with Sauce.Read More
Special Report: Animal Welfare & Humane Handling Meat and poultry industry can’t be shy about telling its animal welfare story Kinder Ground Chief Animal Welfare Officer Jennifer Walker shares insights on emerging issues and trends regarding the industry’s animal welfare practices and priorities. Fred Wilkinson April 25, 2025 No Comments Show consumers what you are doing to do better.Read More
Chicken of the Sea responds to demand for spicy protein Growing popularity of spicy foods leads Chicken of the Sea to create a new tuna packet flavor. Industry News April 25, 2025 No Comments Chicken of the Sea introduces tuna packet with ghost pepper.Read More
Women MAKE Awards honor Smithfield plant engineer Manufacturing Institute’s 2025 Women MAKE Awards celebrate Stephanie McPherson. Industry News April 25, 2025 No Comments Smithfield Foods’ first female plant manager for maintenance and engineering receives award from the Manufacturing Institute.Read More
FSIS issues recall for 64,008 pounds of pork products Product contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. Industry News April 25, 2025 No Comments ACC Central Kitchen recalls pork bun products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Read More
Lamb ravioli wins Texas Lamb Jam The 2025 Austin Lamb Jam event celebrates American lamb through a curated tasting experience featuring eight Austin chefs. Industry News April 25, 2025 No Comments Texas-based chefs compete for 2025 Austin Lamb Jam honors.Read More
Special Report: Summer Grilling Preview Grilling season: 365 days a year Consumers get creative with their grilling equipment as they cook more at home. Sammy Bredar April 25, 2025 No Comments Expansion of the traditional grilling season brings wins for the meat department.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Now’s the time to ensure your company is protected Upfront investment in food safety assurance can help avoid costlier long-term consequences. Shawn K. Stevens April 24, 2025 No Comments Buy-in from suppliers is a key ingredient in processors’ successful food safety plans. Read More