Meat and Poultry Industry News - Articles - Page 56

Smithfield to close Massachusetts dry sausage facility

A Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act notice from the MassHire Department of Career Services indicates that 190 employees will be laid off between April 10 and Sept. 11, 2026.

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February 10, 2026

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Pork producer Smithfield Foods is closing its dry sausage facility in Springfield, Mass., with operations expected to end August 2026.

Chicken wings dominate as Americans turn to restaurants for the Big Game

Data from Olo shows 27% of consumers who ordered during the Big Game in 2025 returned to order from the same restaurant again within 14 days, demonstrating that big events are a prime opportunity to win lasting loyalty.

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February 10, 2026

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Chicken wing orders through restaurant platform Olo surge 187% above typical Sunday levels.

Safe Catch enters frozen aisle with fish nuggets launch

Safe Catch rolls out frozen seafood nuggets to align with consumer demand for both convenience and product transparency.

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February 9, 2026

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Safe Catch brand extends beyond shelf-stable seafood, launching frozen seafood nuggets at all Sam’s Club locations in the United States.

Feed Mill Management Seminar to address emerging regulations, technology and operational efficiency

Seminar is set for March 19–20, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in Nashville.

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February 9, 2026

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The 2026 USPOULTRY Feed Mill Management Seminar focuses on practical strategies to improve efficiency, safety and compliance while preparing operations for the future.

Shrimp Nibblers come back to White Castle with a buttermilk twist

White Castle brings back butterfly shrimp through April 5, 2026.

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February 9, 2026

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White Castle gets ready for seafood season by bringing back a popular offering: Shrimp Nibblers, coated in a seasoned buttermilk batter and fried.

Skye Krebs, Dan Hanrahan, Travis Maddock, Brad Hastings, Kenny Rogers, Buck Wehrbein, Kim Brackett, Gene Copenhaver, Scott Anderson (left to right)

Virginia cattleman takes helm as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Board of Directors includes Kim Brackett of Idaho, president-elect, and Skye Krebs of Oregon, vice president.

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February 9, 2026

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NCBA President Gene Copenhaver’s priorities are straightforward: continue what works, stay grounded in grassroots input, remain open-minded and focus on profitability.

USMEF promos differentiate US beef in untapped Japanese market

Market development efforts in Okinawa accelerate as USMEF employs TV and social media to support a monthlong foodservice promotion for US beef.

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February 6, 2026

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Popular steakhouse Steak 88 Jr. switches its primary steak items ‒ ribeye and tenderloin ‒ to US beef.

FDA issues emergency use authorization for over-the-counter drug to prevent New World screwworm in cattle

Ivomec may be effective for the prevention of infestations caused by NWS larvae when administered within 24 hours of birth.

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February 6, 2026

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Producers are responsible for using Ivomec in accordance with the product labeling and fact sheet.

Mar-Jac Poultry Georgia plant celebrates 2 million man-hours without a lost time accident

Mar-Jac marks first-time safety milestone.

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February 6, 2026

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Achievement reflects a culture where every employee takes personal responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment.

Boar's Head reopens Jarratt, Va., plant

Facility and process enhancements come in response to a multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to retail-sliced deli meats traced back to the Boar’s Head facility in Jarratt, Va.

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February 6, 2026

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Boar's Head enhances Listeria sampling across all its facilities and invests in cutting-edge laboratory testing and analysis technologies.