Cheese company Sargento debuts Mighty Bites snack kits, responding to consumer demand for clean labels, high protein and convenient food combinations designed for children’s palettes.
February US pork shipments to Japan increased significantly from last year’s low total, and exports also trended higher year-over-year to South Korea, Central America, the Dominican Republic and Taiwan.
February was a strong month for per-head export value, with pork exports equating to more than $67 per head slaughtered and beef exports reaching nearly $423 per head of fed slaughter.
Pork processor Triumph Foods invests nearly $30 million to expand its St. Joseph, Mo., facility, increasing cold storage and shipping space and setting the stage for increased production.
In April 2025, PIC gained FDA approval for its PRRS-resistant pigs, marking a key advance in fighting a major pig disease. Research by Dr. Jayson Lusk in the August 2025 American Journal of Veterinary Research assessed the global economic impacts of this new technology.
Industry experts discuss supply chain dynamics, pricing shifts and emerging consumer demand patterns, offering actionable insights for retailers, suppliers, processors and industry professionals.
Survey finds consumers are making tradeoffs to address rising food costs, planning to cut back on fresh foods including beef, pork, chicken and turkey.