Americans to eat 1.47B chicken wings during the Big Game Consumers eat about 20 million more wings than 2024. Industry News January 30, 2025 No Comments National Chicken Council unveils its annual Chicken Wing Report.Read More
USDA approves Boehringer Ingelheim aMPV vaccine imports Boehringer Ingelheim imports Nemovac for use in chickens and Aviffa RTI for use in turkeys. Industry News January 30, 2025 No Comments Boehringer Ingelheim's live virus vaccines produced and registered in the European Union help protect US poultry against avian metapneumovirus.Read More
Processor Profile Seaboard Triumph Foods and The Prairie Fresh Way Connected food system produces premium pork products for export, processor, retail and foodservice markets. Fred Wilkinson January 30, 2025 No Comments Adding value extends from production to the plate. Read More
America’s Heartland Packing constructs beef harvest facility New facility expands US beef harvest capacity and supports American Foods Group's growth strategy. Industry News January 29, 2025 No Comments The $800 million mixed cattle facility is slated to begin processing operations in April 2025. Read More
Jack Link's, Doritos partner on beef jerky, meat sticks The snacks are available in two sizes. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments The new collaboration reportedly brings the sweet and tangy punch of Doritos BBQ chips to Jack Link’s smoky meat snacks.Read More
Smithfield announces pricing of IPO Offering consists of more than 13 million shares of common stock to be sold by the company. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments Smithfield Foods prices underwritten IPO of more than 26 million shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.00 per share. Read More
FPSA appoints president and CEO New president and CEO brings extensive leadership experience across private, government and nonprofit sectors. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments Leadership transition comes at a pivotal time as FPSA expands its membership to include food producers alongside OEMs and industry associates. Read More
Perdue promotes Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings with Wayne Brady partnership Partnership features songs, jokes, sketches and more. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments Perdue partners with five-time Emmy Award-winner and two-time Grammy nominee Wayne Brady on a new 'wing it' partnership.Read More
USPOULTRY elects new board chair Jonathan Cade assumes the role of chair. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments USPOULTRY names new board members during IPPE 2025.Read More
Special Report: Labor Outlook Labor pools’ lack of skills and interest pose challenges Regional food systems lack extensive, in-depth, in-person training and apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring butchers. Fred Wilkinson January 28, 2025 No Comments The leading concerns that butchers and processors express regarding finding and retaining employees are lack of interest in the trade itself and lack of high quality training.Read More