NEW ORLEANS – Creekstone Farms Cure Camp brought together about two dozen chefs to sharpen their skills in butchery, curing, dry and wet aging, sausage making, and more.

As the company has continued to scale, American Ostrich Farms is beginning to expand into retail grocery stores and independently owned restaurants.

The Canadian company has doubled in size since launching in June 2020.

 “Made in the USA” label claim could be used on meat and poultry products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S.

Consumer research shows almost half of shoppers purchase ground beef once a week at retail, and two-thirds report eating ground beef at least once a week.

AAMP President Chris Young and Lisa Whealon of deli and sous-vide meat supplier Deli Star share insights into the labor market.

The Nebraska beef operation’s expansion project will recover biogas and reclaim water through capturing and conditioning waste and emissions. 

The seafood supply chain will experience issues with continuity of supplies from various regions around the world in 2023.

Norway totaled more than $1.2 billion worth of seafood exports in January 2023.

Analysis predicts flavors inspired by legacy recipes, across generations of tradition globally, will drive food innovation in 2023.