Industry News

As part of the agreement, Wonder acquires the Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken brand, along with its physical restaurant in Manhattan and its current employees.

Pork producer Smithfield Foods is closing its dry sausage facility in Springfield, Mass., with operations expected to end August 2026.

Chicken wing orders through restaurant platform Olo surge 187% above typical Sunday levels.

Eagle Product Inspection showcases its Pack 430 Pro X-ray inspection system with PXT as a solution for processors seeking greater inspection stability, operational efficiency and regulatory alignment across demanding packaging environments.

Safe Catch brand extends beyond shelf-stable seafood, launching frozen seafood nuggets at all Sam’s Club locations in the United States.

Tavoron expands its motion control and automation capabilities in the Midwest by acquiring Michigan-based DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw.

The 2026 USPOULTRY Feed Mill Management Seminar focuses on practical strategies to improve efficiency, safety and compliance while preparing operations for the future.

White Castle gets ready for seafood season by bringing back a popular offering: Shrimp Nibblers, coated in a seasoned buttermilk batter and fried.

NCBA President Gene Copenhaver’s priorities are straightforward: continue what works, stay grounded in grassroots input, remain open-minded and focus on profitability.

Popular steakhouse Steak 88 Jr. switches its primary steak items ‒ ribeye and tenderloin ‒ to US beef.