National Chicken Council identifies regulatory reforms to support small businesses National Chicken Council provides suggestions to the US Small Business Administration for regulatory reform. Industry News January 19, 2026 No Comments National Chicken Council pinpoints opportunities for regulatory reform that are rooted in rules issued and pending actions by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service.Read More
Last call: University of Wisconsin-Madison meat snack educational course Registration closes Feb 10. Industry News January 14, 2026 No Comments University short course takes a comprehensive approach to understanding meat snacks, focusing on jerky, bars and snack sticks.Read More
Tropical Cheese acquires Cibao Meat Products Tropical Cheese creates the Cibao Meat Products Division to provide a more complete portfolio of branded Hispanic refrigerated food products. Industry News January 13, 2026 No Comments Hispanic dairy product producer purchases New Jersey-based Cibao Meat Products and the Induveca and Campesino brands.Read More
The Meat Locker aims to optimize how processors search for information and solve problems in real time From grant impact to everyday use, The Meat Locker becomes a practical resource for meat processors. Christi Calhoun January 9, 2026 No Comments Planned future enhancements include expanded meat science content and the potential development of an image-based reference library.Read More
Nevada State Meat Inspection Program accepting applications Eligible establishments will be able to process and sell meat in Nevada. Industry News December 30, 2025 No Comments To obtain a Meat or Poultry Processing Permit, applicants must submit a completed application to the NDA Read More
RJ's Meats Processor Profile Commitment to quality defines Wisconsin-based RJ’s Meats Rick and Anne Reams demonstrate dedication to quality of their meat products, as well as collaboration across the industry. Sammy Bredar December 18, 2025 No Comments RJ’s Meats wins hundreds of awards for its meat products, signaling a persistent commitment to innovation and satisfaction.Read More
Master Meat Crafter Program Class of 2026-2027 accepting applications The first course of the MMC program, Animal Harvest & Product Utilization School, is Jan. 20-22, 2026. Industry News December 17, 2025 No Comments Two-year meat industry training program provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of meat science, food safety and processing principles.Read More
Processor Profile: Louie's Finer Meats Community engagement and continuous improvement propel Louie’s Finer Meats Cumberland, Wisc.-based Louie's Finer Meats is known for their award-winning meat and specialty sausage products. Sammy Bredar December 17, 2025 No Comments Dedication, creativity and passion for the craft turn a small-town butchery into a multi-award-winning powerhouse in the meat industry.Read More
2026 Small Processor Economic Outlook Report Processors pursue efficiency and new markets to mitigate rising costs One of the biggest challenges facing small processors is the shortage of labor. Fred Wilkinson December 16, 2025 No Comments Proposed legislation would expand market reach for small processors.Read More
Category Report: Pork Nutritional benefits and taste propel pork category success Pork campaigns and university research reinforce consumer priorities surrounding taste and wellness. Sammy Bredar December 12, 2025 No Comments Evolving consumer preferences surrounding nutrition, taste and affordability are redefining the pork category’s competitive landscape.Read More