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US Meat Export Federation continues its efforts to increase consumer awareness and grow US beef and pork’s presence on the menus of nationwide restaurant chains in Japan.

Meat brand True Story Foods brings clean-label pepperoni, prosciutto, hard salame and Genoa salame to Whole Foods Market.

National Pork Board supports research into pork quality best practices.

Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Protein Snack Kit launch responds to consumer demand for high protein and fiber content.

Creminelli addresses a critical gap in the market, which has historically been polarized between small 2–3-ounce children’s portions and large 12–18-ounce family entertaining trays. 

Jimmy Dean brand responds to strong consumer demand for protein-forward, convenience-focused foods for any time of day.

Some boxes of the turkey, pesto and cheese stuffed pastries contain ham and cheese instead, resulting in a recall for misbranding.

January 2026 exports of US beef variety reach 27,511 metric tons, up 6% from a year ago and the highest since September 2021, while export value reaches a record $126 million, up 46%.

National Pork Producers Council honors the recipients of the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, Neil Dierks Scholarship, and inaugural US Pork Center of Excellence Swine Legacy Scholarship.

New board members include Smithfield Hog Production's Robert Britt, The Maschhoffs' Jay Miller and Tyson Foods' Joe Popplewell.