U.S. pork shipments to China delayed at docks Industry News May 10, 2018 No Comments Chinese officials checking every incoming shipment, creating delays. Read More
Punitive damages awarded in Smithfield subsidiary trial dramatically reduced Industry News May 8, 2018 No Comments Judge reduces damages to be awarded against Murphy-Brown from $50 million to $3.25 million.Read More
Smithfield Foods releases animal care section of 2017 sustainability report, new virtual reality video of hog operations Industry News May 2, 2018 No Comments The 2017 Sustainability Report provides in-depth information about Smithfield’s specific leadership positions in the area of animal care.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods announces Q1 results Industry News May 2, 2018 No Comments The company reported sales volume growth across the business, except in fresh pork with temporary supply interruption. Read More
Jury awards $50 million in damages to neighbors of hog farm Industry News April 27, 2018 No Comments A federal judge has awarded more than $50 million in damages to neighbors of a North Carolina farmer who produced hogs for Smithfield Foods. Read More
China follows through with tariff threats Industry News April 2, 2018 No Comments The list of products to be taxed heavily includes American pork exports, which face a 25 percent tariff.Read More
Tyson Fresh Meats earns a seal of approval Sam Gazdziak March 28, 2018 No Comments Tyson’s Chairman Reserve Prime pork program shows that “Prime” is not just for beef anymore.Read More
Smithfield CEO isn’t worrying about potential China tariffs on U.S. pork Industry News March 28, 2018 No Comments Parent company WH Group suffers stock price drop after China threatens tariff on U.S. pork.Read More
China’s response to U.S. tariffs may include 25% tariff on U.S. pork Industry News March 26, 2018 No Comments U.S. trade associations warn of potential harm to the American agriculture industry should the two countries enter into a trade war.Read More
Seaboard Foods names Duke Sand president and CEO Industry News March 26, 2018 No Comments Sand is a 22-year veteran of Seaboard Foods and has been instrumental in leading it from a start-up to a leading connected food system company.Read More