Coronavirus Coverage - Articles - Page 14

CoBank: Meat plant closures tighten supplies for retailers, increase prices for consumers

Industry News

May 7, 2020

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Current processing capacity reduction has longer-term implications for producers, retailers and shoppers.

Secretary Perdue issues letters on meat packing expectations

Industry News

May 7, 2020

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USDA Secretary sent letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat processing companies detailing President Trump's Executive Order issued last week.

About 145 FSIS inspectors diagnosed with COVID-19, 3 have died

Industry News

May 6, 2020

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Union that represents federal inspector gives USDA an “F” for failure to protect its employees.

Tyson Fresh Meats to resume Waterloo, Iowa operations

Industry News

May 6, 2020

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Facility reopens following a comprehensive review of safety protocols by local health and government officials and a tour of the plant.

Many consumers are feeling the economic impact of COVID-19

Industry News

May 6, 2020

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In addition to changing the way they shop, consumers are also looking for deals.

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Don’t expect nationwide meat shortages, but possibly limited options at times

May 5, 2020

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Andy Hanacek and Drew Lorenz talk about the most recent outlook for the meat and poultry supply chain with COVID-19 infections shutting down some big meat and poultry plants.

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Processing plants must shift COVID-19 focus to ventilation, breakrooms, locker rooms

May 4, 2020

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Andy Hanacek sits down with Andrew Lorenz, We R Food Safety, to discuss solutions for meat and poultry processing plants with regard to preventing the spread of COVID-19.