NPFDA names new president and CEO New president and CEO comes to NPFDA with more than 30 years of experience as a nonprofit manager. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Wendy Kavanagh succeeds existing President and CEO, Cece Corbin.Read More
Investigation uncovers child labor violations at Perdue poultry plant Labor department addresses violations found in an investigation of Perdue’s poultry processing facility in Accomac, Va. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Perdue Farms is set to pay $4 million in restitution.Read More
Brazilian, Hawaiian barbecue techniques garner international attention Kerry releases 2025 Taste Charts. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Flavor trends charts spotlight next-gen consumer trends.Read More
Chester's Chicken jumps on meal deal train Chester's offers meal box for a limited time. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments QSR concept Chester's Chicken rolls out 5 Buk Box.Read More
Solina finalizes third US acquisition Advanced Food Systems leadership team and 40 employees will join Solina USA. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Solina acquires Advanced Food Systems, Solina's first location in the Northeast region of the US.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
Yum Brands names new KFC CEO Yum Brands promotes Scott Mezvinsky to KFC Division chief executive officer. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments Current president of Taco Bell North America and International succeeds Sabir Sami, who is stepping down as KFC CEO at the end of February 2025.Read More
Hormel president and CEO announces retirement Hormel seeks successor for Jim Snee. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments Jim Snee to retire at the end of fiscal 2025, following a 36-year career with the company.Read More
UP Products recalls sausage products due to misbranding, undeclared allergen Sausage products contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels. Industry News January 14, 2025 No Comments UP Products sends out recall for approximately 400 pounds of sausage products. 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