Three Rivers Meat Co. makes fresh meat accessible in rural Oklahoma Three Rivers is a USDA meat processing facility that also produces value-added products and features a retail area with a cafe. Industry News April 17, 2024 No Comments The opening of the facility is a major win for area residents, who previously had to drive an hour away to purchase fresh meat and produce. Read More
Case Farms facility reaches 1 million man hours without lost-time accident Facility achieves safety milestone for the first time in 2024. Industry News April 12, 2024 No Comments Goldsboro, N.C., processing facility reaches 1 million man hours without experiencing an OSHA recordable lost-time accident. Read More
Lineage constructs new cold storage warehouse Fully automated facility could support more than 100 new jobs when at full capacity. Industry News April 11, 2024 No Comments Lineage expands its network of automated facilities with a new cold storage warehouse in Hazleton, Pa., currently under construction.Read More
Study links weather disasters to pork processing reductions When an area experiences a disaster, it can be more difficult for a meat processing plant to operate efficiently. Industry News April 9, 2024 No Comments The presence of a federally declared weather or environmental disaster increases the chance of reduced slaughter volumes and the size of the reduction, as well as the probability of plants shutting down. Read More
Interview with Katelyn Kaney of Cattaneo Bros. Cattaneo Bros, president discusses the company's recent acquisition of Bob Tallman's Authentic Cowboy Beef Jerky. April 2, 2024 No Comments Unique methods of marketing and distribution accompany unique challenges that are present during the acquisition of a food product.Read More
Supplier's Perspective Software choices can streamline facility and equipment maintenance Solutions help address rapidly evolving regulatory compliance considerations. Bryan Christiansen April 1, 2024 No Comments Proper maintenance practices are critical to processors' ongoing productivity.Read More
Cooper Farms processing plants receive AA+ on annual audits This is the highest possible rating attainable. Industry News March 21, 2024 No Comments The company has received perfect ratings from preannounced audits in the past, but the AA+ rating is only achievable in an unannounced audit. Read More
Silver Bay Seafoods acquires Trident Seafoods' salmon processing facility Trident’s Ketchikan, Alaska, facility is dedicated entirely to processing salmon. Industry News March 21, 2024 No Comments Trident Seafoods and Silver Bay Seafoods reach an agreement in principle for Silver Bay to acquire Trident’s Ketchikan, Alaska, processing facility.Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 Processors must up their game as labor market favors employees over employers Employers need to understand what motivates people to come the work for their company. Fred Wilkinson March 20, 2024 No Comments Attracting and retaining workers requires the right approach not just from the human resources department but also top management.Read More
USPOULTRY's Poultry Processor Workshop offers plant management insights The 2024 Poultry Processor Workshop is set for May 15-16 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in Nashville. Industry News March 14, 2024 No Comments USDA FSIS Undersecretary Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban speaks at the 2024 Poultry Processor Workshop.Read More