Fast-Casual Segment continues to outpace the restaurant industry, finds Technomic Industry News May 9, 2014 No Comments Fast-casual sales increased 11 percent in 2013, while all limited-service chains grew by only 3.5 percent.Read More
Perdue Foods announces new leadership positions to support growth across portfolio of brands Industry News May 7, 2014 No Comments Randy Day has been named executive vice president of supply chain, and Mark McKay has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing.Read More
JBS slaughterhouse workers authorize strike Industry News May 7, 2014 One Comment Workers say they’re fighting to save their health care coverage.Read More
Mexico removes import restrictions on U.S. beef Industry News May 7, 2014 No Comments This development lifts the 30-month cattle age limit for U.S. beef and effectively removes the last of Mexico’s BSE-related restrictions.Read More
Global Food Training Survey reveals new emphasis on worker behavior Industry News May 7, 2014 No Comments Over 25K food processing and manufacturing companies report their challenges and best practices for effectively training food handlers.Read More
Butterball names Kerry Doughty President/CEO Industry News May 6, 2014 No Comments Doughty succeeds Rod Brenneman, who has fulfilled his three-year commitment to develop Butterball’s long-term vision for the organization. Read More
Hillshire Brands continues strong momentum in third quarter Industry News May 6, 2014 No Comments Raises sales guidance, expects EPS at high end of range.Read More
China lifts seven-year ban on Virginia poultry Industry News May 6, 2014 No Comments China imposed the ban in 2007 after turkeys at a farm in Virginia tested positive for avian flu.Read More
The Middleby Corporation acquires Processing Equipment Solutions Inc. Industry News May 5, 2014 No Comments PES product offerings include the IntelliJet and MegaJet line of water cutting systems, meat presses and fillet systems.Read More
New White Paper Explains How to Maintain Quality and Meet Legal Requirements Industry News May 5, 2014 No Comments Inaccurate weighing can lead to irregularities in formulations, poor product quality, rework, decreased productivity, waste, fines and unhappy customers. Read More