Smithfield Foods’ new $45 million wastewater system improving water quality in Big Sioux River New system is replacing a majority of the existing system at Smithfield's pork-processing complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. Industry News July 26, 2023 No Comments New denitrification process will reduce Smithfield’s overall nitrogen load to the Big Sioux River by two-thirds or more. Read More
Independent Thoughts The art of a great workplace with Hormel Foods' Katie Larson Vice president of human resources for Hormel Foods shares insights. July 19, 2023 No Comments She discusses old business practices that are getting left behind, the correlation between high workplace standards and product innovation, and more. Read More
Tyson Foods celebrates grand opening of child care facility New facility offers low-cost child care to employees. Industry News July 18, 2023 No Comments Company garners Best Place for Working Parents Innovator award.Read More
Tippmann Group and Cold-Link Logistics break ground on 198,000-square-foot cold storage facility The food-grade warehouse will offer nearly 27,000 pallet positions of frozen and refrigerated storage space. Industry News July 18, 2023 No Comments Tippmann Group and Cold-Link Logistics recently held a groundbreaking ceremony on a 198,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Ellisville, Miss.Read More
Independent Thoughts Calling all nominations for the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Tell us about someone who made a difference in the industry. Fred Wilkinson July 13, 2023 No Comments Help select who will be in the Meat Industry Hall of Fame's Class of 2023.Read More
Godshall’s Quality Meats acquires plant from Clemens Food Group Plant is tentatively scheduled to be operational by mid-2024. Industry News July 11, 2023 No Comments The 53,000-square-foot processing plant sits on 10 acres.Read More
Independent Thoughts Teachable moments from 2022 Training is important in preventing events that could result in enforcement actions. Kelsey Kuehni Abby Tomandl Beth McIlquham Karly N. Anderson Ashlynn A. Kirk Kurt D. Vogel PhD July 6, 2023 No Comments In 2022, the majority of enforcement actions were related to stunning.Read More
Liberation Labs breaks ground on its first purpose-built precision fermentation biomanufacturing facility Liberation Labs’ approach will help overcome cost and quality challenges. Industry News July 3, 2023 No Comments Commercial production is expected by the end of 2024. Read More
CPKC and Americold establish strategic collaboration to optimize temperature-controlled logistics Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service includes co-locating Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network. Industry News June 29, 2023 No Comments Planned facility in Kansas City, Mo., will bring together cold storage and value-added-services with expedited intermodal transportation solutions connecting markets in the Midwest and Mexico.Read More
On-farm renewable natural gas facility expands with DVO Technology The facility is expected to generate more than 42 million kilowatt-hours of renewable power per year. Industry News June 28, 2023 No Comments One of the world's largest on-farm biodigesters was recently unveiled in a public ribbon cutting.Read More