Meat processor pays $3.7M penalty for identity theft scheme Employees used stolen identities to gain employment with Ohio-based Fresh Mark. Industry News January 2, 2025 No Comments Hiring manager conspires to steal identities of US citizens and give them to job applicants at Fresh Mark’s meat processing plants.Read More
Minnesota honors college meat cutting program Program blends online instruction with practical learning. Industry News January 2, 2025 No Comments Minnesota House resolution commends Ridgewater College and its award-winning Meat Cutting program.Read More
IPPE 2025 offers services, programs for international attendees IPPE partners with US Department of Commerce as part of the International Buyer Program. Industry News January 2, 2025 No Comments Individuals from outside the US make up 29% of IPPE attendees.Read More
HPAI confirmed in Wisconsin commercial poultry flock Birds from the flock will not enter the food system. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments CDC finds HPAI does not present an immediate public health concern for the general public.Read More
IPPE hosts 90 TechTalks presentations Topics include food safety, artificial intelligence, animal welfare, sustainability and feed production, among others. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments Attendees can explore free 20-minute technical presentations each day at IPPE.Read More
Seafood campaigns see success for 2024 Alaska Seafood Month campaign results in an ROI of 3,828%. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments Marketing program underscores Southeast Asia as a vital growth market for Alaska seafood. Read More
Processor Profiles Fitting the profile: Thank you to the companies that collaborated in our Processor Profiles in 2024 Companies share their inspirational success stories. December 31, 2024 No Comments Participating companies' examples of operational and product innovation showcase the meat and poultry industry's entrepreneurial spirit. Read More
APHIS updates indemnity program for HPAI on poultry farms APHIS addresses reinfection on commercial poultry farms. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments APHIS now requires farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection, and before receiving future indemnity payments. Read More
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ expands US footprint New locations are under development in Ohio, Florida and Kentucky. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ opens select sites inside Walmart stores.Read More
Traws Pharma announces progress for H5N1 bird flu treatment Company continues developing tivoxavir marboxil for treatment of H5N1 bird flu. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments Traws Pharma expands its influenza program to address the potential threat of bird flu.Read More