Fruitwood Smoked bacon launched as better-for-you food trends began to emerge and shoppers started opting for all-natural, preservative-free meats.

U.S. beef exports again topped $1 billion in July and posted the fifth-largest volume on record, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Demand for takeout and delivery reached new heights in Japan during the pandemic, and the foodservice sector responded by developing new menu ideas for customers.

New items include the Pulled Pork Fried Pie, Buffalo Chicken Chips, Meat Master Sandwich, RibFest, and Colossal RibFeast for two.

Pizzas can go straight from the oven to the table in less than 20 minutes, and come in four classic and artisanal varieties including Five Cheese, Meat Trio, Uncured Pepperoni, and Fire Roasted Vegetable. 

Although it is taking no position on the new regulation, the National Pork Producers Council recently submitted comments on USDA’s proposed “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” rule, which is related to enforcement and interpretation of the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA). The PSA also deals with livestock transactions.

Fresh pork’s price increases in the past 12 months have been more modest than those of most value-added pork products and other meat categories.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently hosted meat processors from across Latin America at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a further processing seminar.

Dr. Ashley Johnson has joined the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) as director of food policy.

Company helps serve 800+ breakfast sandwiches at Save A Lot locations in Eastern Kentucky and supports Operation BBQ Relief with over 5000 pounds of sausages.