Vermont Wagyu becomes first US farm to ship Certified Authentic Wagyu beef Certified Authentic Wagyu beef is a new USDA-certified program of the American Wagyu Association. Industry News September 9, 2025 No Comments Vermont Wagyu features new Certified Authentic Wagyu label on the packaging of their 100% Fullblood Wagyu. Read More
Beef Checkoff eyes $38.1M FY 2026 plan: Promotion, research and marketing get green light Beef Promotion Operating Committee approves proposals from nine national beef organizations for funding through the FY 2026 Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget. Industry News September 9, 2025 No Comments Full fiscal 2026 Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget is approximately $42.4 million.Read More
The Bacon Report 2025 All eyes on thick-cut bacon The bacon category embraces premiumization with thick-cut offerings and flavor varieties. Sammy Bredar September 9, 2025 No Comments Flavor innovation and nontraditional meal applications drive growth for the bacon category.Read More
Zaxbys brings back Chicken Finger Tacos Zaxbys returns its 2024 chicken innovation to the menu. Industry News September 9, 2025 No Comments Zaxbys returns Chicken Finger Tacos to its menu, with a new flavor innovation added to the lineup.Read More
Yum Brands names Taco Bell CEO and chief consumer officer Yum Brands promotes Ranjith Roy to chief financial officer, taking over from Chris Turner as he steps into the chief executive officer role. Industry News September 9, 2025 No Comments Yum Brands announces multiple leadership appointments to accelerate strategic focus under incoming CEO Chris Turner.Read More
Tonkatsu product launch in Korea features US pork loin US Meat Export Federation works to differentiate US pork quality and grow demand for loin. Industry News September 9, 2025 No Comments US Meat Export Federation works to carve out a place for US pork in response to domestic pork prices rising in Korea.Read More
Private equity firm acquires parent company of two charcuterie producers Jeff Tripician takes on president and chief executive officer roles for Charcuterie Artisans, parent company of Creminelli Fine Meats and Daniele. Industry News September 9, 2025 No Comments Acquisition reflects continued interest in premium protein segments and value-added meat processing.Read More
Expanding the window: It's time for the beef industry to broaden STEC detection While E. coli O157:H7 remains a serious concern, it no longer accounts for the majority of clinical STEC infections. Vikrant Dutta September 9, 2025 No Comments Beef industry must adapt detection strategies to reflect the broader landscape of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.Read More
Portillo's names chief marketing officer CMO brings more than two decades of marketing and communications experience to Portillo’s. September 8, 2025 No Comments Denise Lauer joins the Portillo's leadership team as CMO, effective Sept. 22, 2025.Read More
Poultry safety conference highlights united approach to safety, policy updates Conference features the announcement of the 2025 Safety Award winners. Industry News September 8, 2025 No Comments National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry offers three days of insights for short-, medium- and long-term safety culture improvement.Read More