Owner of Lorentz Meats retires Owner and COO Rob Lorentz announces his retirement. Industry News January 20, 2025 No Comments Rob Lorentz announces retirement after joining his family's business in 1968.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Podcast episode 187: Valor Provisions keeps protein local Valor Provisions helps consumers buy local protein directly from a curated group of small independent farms. January 17, 2025 No Comments Meat marketplace honors the dedication of America's farmers and veterans. Read More
Tech Topics Why location is crucial for detecting poultry contaminants Detecting bone much earlier in the process – ideally while it is still whole muscle – presents challenges. Dr. Richard Parmee January 17, 2025 No Comments Varying thickness and uneven presentation can make it difficult to detect bones, which are low density and hollow. Read More
Cleaning contractor illegally employs children on overnight shifts Labor department uncovers violations in Alabama, California, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia. Industry News January 16, 2025 No Comments Investigation discovers children illegally employed on overnight sanitation shifts at 13 meat and poultry processing facilities.Read More
USDA rolls out third installment of Packers and Stockyards Act reforms Rule aims to give chicken farmers better insight into companies’ payment rates for their birds. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Agency withdraws Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposal.Read More
Western Smokehouse Partners promotes Tony Campbell Tony Campbell brings 23 years of manufacturing experience, including eight years in the food industry, to his role. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments AAMP Processor Member appoints senior director, multisite plant manager.Read More
Does increased poultry line speed impact worker safety? New reports offer insights into how line speeds and other factors may work together to contribute to employees’ overall risk. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments FSIS releases reports by third-party worker safety experts on swine and poultry evisceration line speed studies.Read More
JBS creates $4M fund for victims of child labor JBS crafts targeted advertising campaign to raise awareness about unlawful child labor practices. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments JBS holds key elements of its supply chain, third-party contractors and service providers accountable for illegal child labor.Read More
OctoFrost acquires HiTec Food Systems Acquisition expands OctoFrost Group to three production sites in Sweden and the Netherlands. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments Strategic move combines OctoFrost’s expertise in blanching, cooking, chilling and freezing with HiTec’s specialized capabilities in coating, frying, oil filtering, cooking, grilling and cooling.Read More
FSIS reports inadequate sanitation at processing plant linked to Listeria outbreak FSIS identifies several factors that may have contributed to the outbreak. Industry News January 13, 2025 No Comments FSIS summarizes its review of the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar's Head Provisions.Read More