Commentary: NMPAN Freezing grant funds puts a chill on rural America and the meat supply Federal payments or reimbursements on millions of dollars of grants to meat processors have been frozen due to President Trump’s executive orders. Rebecca Thistlethwaite February 20, 2025 No Comments NMPAN will continue to provide technical assistance to small and mid-scale meat processors and producers despite the freeze.Read More
Chicken council petitions FDA to alleviate broiler egg regulations National Chicken Council seeks to alleviate inflationary pressures for consumers. Industry News February 20, 2025 No Comments National Chicken Council seeks to reverse or modify an Obama-era regulation that forces the broiler industry to discard safe eggs.Read More
Torchy’s Tacos names CEO Former Taco Bell executive joins the Torchy's Tacos leadership team. Industry News February 20, 2025 No Comments New CEO succeeds founder Mike Rypka, who will transition into a new role as chief innovation officer.Read More
Consumers ditch seed oils for animal fats Seed oil concerns include health risks, the highly processed nature of these oils, performance issues in cooking and flavor preferences. Industry News February 20, 2025 No Comments Focus on health and wellness drives demand for natural, minimally processed alternatives like tallow.Read More
Sweepstakes campaigns defend US beef, pork market share in Japan Campaigns encourage restaurants to conduct trial promotions for new cuts and items. Industry News February 20, 2025 No Comments Japanese businesses and consumers face rising prices for a wide range of imported products, including US red meat. Read More
Seafood processor creates industry's first fully recyclable packaging Australia-based Disruptive Packaging collaborates with North Coast Seafoods on packaging solution. Industry News February 20, 2025 No Comments North Coast Seafoods introduces a 100% recyclable, reusable and scalable packaging solution.Read More
Commentary: AMSA Environmental enrichment minimally impacts meat quality of fresh and processed turkey Environmental enrichment provides a possible solution to mitigate negative impacts of intensive housing and improve animal welfare. February 20, 2025 No Comments Access to bales of straw, metal objects and wood perches results in turkeys displaying fewer pecking-related injuries.Read More
Smart technologies help bridge skills gap for packaging and processing industry Industry seeks better ways to bridge the chronic skills gap and labor shortages experienced in recent years. Industry News February 19, 2025 No Comments PMMI white paper reveals the top three solutions to workforce limitations.Read More
Commentary: USPOULTRY The economic impact of the poultry industry 2024 study shows the poultry industry provides more than 2 million jobs, $54 billion in government revenue and $663.6 billion in economic activity. Gwen Venable February 19, 2025 No Comments Study provides a snapshot of the poultry industry's impact on the economy.Read More
Divers restore pork processor's on-site aeration tank This style of treatment tank requires all repairs to be made while the plant remains in operation, without disrupting airflow. Industry News February 19, 2025 No Comments Bulldog Diving helps Iowa pork processing plant save time and money through aeration basin air leak repair.Read More