Smithfield Meal Ready Cuts value-added pork products offer flavor and convenience Line of pre-cut, pre-marinated pork delivers meals in under 20 minutes with no prep required. Industry News April 14, 2026 No Comments Product rolls out nationwide at major retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons and Meijer.Read More
JBS USA reaches agreement to restore normal operations at beef facility Company expresses concern over decision to forgo pension benefit. Industry News April 13, 2026 No Comments Walkout at Greeley, Colo., facility was the first at a US beef slaughterhouse in four decades. Read More
A M King completes construction of Cheney Bros.' South Carolina facility Installation of a robotic forklift battery exchanger carousel is a first for Cheney Bros.’ facilities. Industry News April 13, 2026 No Comments Refrigerator/freezer distribution facility in Florence, S.C., includes 45 loading docks, a Cheney Express and the largest culinary kitchen the company has developed to date. Read More
Archer launches promotion with 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' Archer’s first entertainment collaboration brings together the brand’s rapidly expanding meat snack portfolio with an iconic entertainment franchise. Industry News April 13, 2026 No Comments Archer’s custom ad spot featuring clips from the film will air on Disney+ leading up to the theatrical and streaming releases.Read More
NARA names Latin America director Moises Huerta brings more than 15 years of experience in international agricultural trade and market development to the role. Industry News April 13, 2026 No Comments Huerta served for seven years with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.Read More
Researchers evaluate variability and lot definitions in secondary poultry processing Project evaluates whether 'combos' can reasonably be treated as independent lots, specifically when it comes to food safety, particularly Salmonella. Industry News April 13, 2026 No Comments Research findings support moving away from a one-size-fits-all definition of a 'lot' and instead adopting a more flexible, plant-specific approach. Read More
Chef Robotics expands into meatpacking with tray assembly automation Chef robots can now automate tray assembly for meatpacking by assembling pieces of meat onto trays before packaging. Industry News April 10, 2026 No Comments Chef Robotics builds its meatpacking application on its existing piece-picking capability, leveraging Chef's AI and computer vision system.Read More
Taco Bell launches Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets Taco Bell is reimagining its Diablo Sauce flavor in a new format by coating its Crispy Chicken Nuggets with a layer of Diablo Dust. Industry News April 10, 2026 No Comments Taco Bell turns its Diablo Sauce into a dust to coat chicken nuggets.Read More
Panera rolls out meat-packed handheld Salad Stuffers Panera Bread customers can make any salad on the menu a Stuffer. Industry News April 10, 2026 No Comments Panera Bread introduces a bread bowl made for salad, debuting with the Steakhouse Salad Stuffer and Santa Fe Salad Stuffer.Read More
USDA-FSIS issues public health alert for raw beef and pork products Products bear establishment number 'EST. 1377' inside the USDA mark of inspection. Industry News April 10, 2026 No Comments Beef and pork products may contain sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.Read More