Smithfield rolls out national pork campaign 'We Speak Pork' campaign features Emmy Award-winning writer, actor and comedian Ben Schwartz as the voice of Smithfield’s portfolio of products. Industry News August 5, 2025 No Comments Smithfield partners with actor Ben Schwartz to drive awareness of pork among Gen Z and millennials.Read More
Global Seafood Alliance releases Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0 Standard transitions all salmon farms to a mandatory two-day audit duration. Industry News August 5, 2025 No Comments Standard goes into effect Aug. 5, 2026, at which point all salmon farms must apply to Issue 3.0. Read More
Wisconsin issues 2025 Meat Processor Infrastructure grants Wisconsin agriculture department receives 51 grant requests totaling more than $2.2 million. Industry News August 4, 2025 No Comments Nine Wisconsin meat processors receive funding support to modernize and grow their businesses, produce new products or expand their markets.Read More
America's Heartland Packing to open LEED-certified beef harvest facility The 800,000-square-foot facility is designed to process up to 2,400 head of cattle per day. Industry News August 4, 2025 No Comments Design-builder Gray completes the world's first-ever LEED-certified beef harvest facility for America's Heartland Packing.Read More
Fortifi appoints chief people officer Alison Gavin joins the Fortifi executive leadership team. Industry News August 4, 2025 No Comments Appointed chief people officer Alison Gavin has more than 20 years of experience in human resources.Read More
Spam celebrates sushi product rollout with Musubi food truck Permanent lineup of Spam sushi offerings at Kroger's Family Stores includes Hawaiian-inspired Spam Musubi and Japanese-inspired Spam Norimaki. Industry News August 4, 2025 No Comments Hormel Foods sends out Spam Musubi-shaped food truck that's nearly seven feet tall. Read More
Private-label sales dominate at retail Unit sales for store brands post a 0.4% increase for the first half of 2025, while national brands fall 0.6%. Industry News August 4, 2025 No Comments Store brand market share increases for both dollars and units, reaching all-time highs.Read More
Pack Expo Las Vegas celebrates 30 years Biennial event expands and grows its influence. Industry News August 4, 2025 No Comments The 2025 show spans over 1 million net square feet, will feature 2,300 exhibitors and expects to attract 35,000 attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. Read More
AAMP honors leadership from RJ’s Meats and Zimmerman Meats AAMP Accomplishment Award goes to Isaac Keene of Zimmerman Meats in Summersville, Mo. Industry News August 1, 2025 No Comments Rick and Anne Reams of Wisconsin-based RJ’s Meats receive the AAMP Achievement Award.Read More
Louisiana Fish Fry names CEO Joe Tuza joins the Louisiana Fish Fry executive team. Industry News August 1, 2025 No Comments Joe Tuza moves from his role as chief growth officer at Sauer Brands to join Louisiana Fish Fry.Read More