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Meat Institute says meatpacking industry restructuring won’t lower beef prices

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:18 -0400

Association argues herd contraction is driving the current price environment and warns policy actions could complicate recovery efforts.

Land O’Frost expands distribution, adds on-trend flavors and packaging across brands

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:35:18 -0400

Rollout spans the company’s Premium, Bistro Favorites, Ambassador and Wellshire lines, pairing new offerings with expanded distribution across national and regional retail accounts.

FSIS issues public health alert for chicken Caesar wrap product due to Listeria concerns

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:35:18 -0400

Sample of the ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap product tests positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

US beef powers women's fitness event in Taiwan

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:45 -0400

US Meat Export Federation combines nutritional messaging, digital participation, social sharing and chef-prepared tasting to connect US beef with post-workout nutrition in an approachable way.

Conagra adds new meat and poultry offerings to frozen foods lineup

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:45 -0400

New products from Conagra Brands reflect consumer demand for protein-forward frozen meals, convenient preparation and value-added retail options.

Coles implements Ever.Ag platform to optimize fresh meat supply planning

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:25:05 -0400

Coles Supermarkets uses Ever.Ag's S&OP platform to reduce manual planning and improve responsiveness across its fresh meat supply chain.

bioMérieux assay supports Salmonella root cause analysis

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:25:05 -0400

bioMérieux platform is designed to help manufacturers determine whether positive results for Salmonella are isolated events or part of a recurring issue.

US beef takes center stage in Korea's home meal planning sector

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:05 -0400

US beef successfully penetrates Korea’s home meal replacement industry through new product development and promotional partnerships with Korean importers, processors, restaurants and retailers.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse introduces lineup of crispy chicken sandwiches

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:33 -0400

Lineup features three varieties, including Korean Sweet and Spicy, BJ’s Classic Crispy and BJ’s Original Crispy.

Kanzen Meal expands distribution ahead of Summer Fancy Food Show

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:55:02 -0400

Following its 2025 debut, the Kanzen Meal brand expands distribution nationwide at major retailers including banners across Albertsons Cos., Ahold Delhaize, Kroger, Meijer and Wegmans.

Charcoal, miso and guajillo among top flavors shaping value-added meats this summer

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:55:34 -0400

Report from flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA finds growing demand for globally inspired flavors, creating opportunities for meat and poultry processors to differentiate value-added products.

American Lamb Board connects chefs and producers in growing target markets

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:55:34 -0400

At two industry lunches, chefs discuss sourcing, menu applications, seasonal features and new ways to incorporate American lamb into established and emerging restaurant concepts.

Cleaver: All-in-one software built for independent meat processors

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:55:34 -0400

Software platform, designed exclusively for butcher shops and meat processors, follows an animal from drop-off through cutting, packaging and pickup.

True Story Foods rolls out honey-roasted turkey offerings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:53:47 -0400

True Story Foods says the rollout is part of the company's continued retail growth and reflects growing consumer demand for premium deli meats.

Smart Weigh Packaging Machinery connects weighing, filling and packing into a single workflow

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:39:45 -0400

Smart Weigh Packaging Machinery aims to brings automation upstream in ready meal production.

Kemin Industries expands sales team

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:40:45 -0400

Kaylie Semler joins Kemin Industries as a technical sales manager in the Southwest territory.

duBreton debuts 'Verified No Cloning or Gene Editing' claim for Canadian pork

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:45 -0400

With gene-edited pork now permitted in Canada without labeling, duBreton is using on-pack claims to differentiate products made without cloning or gene-editing technologies.

Meat Institute names Michael Schumpp as VP of international affairs

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:56 -0400

Michael Schumpp has previously held positions handling legislative and public affairs issues at the Meat Institute and most recently served as the organization’s senior director of international affairs.

Texas A&M study highlights new tool for non-invasive beef cattle health monitoring

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Independent peer-reviewed research published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science reports strong assay performance in a proof-of-concept evaluation using bovine nasopharyngeal swab samples.

Wendy's appoints Steve Cirulis as CFO and chief strategy officer

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:15:58 -0400

Wendy’s says the appointed chief financial officer and chief strategy officer will play a critical role in the turnaround of Wendy's.

Baldor Specialty Foods expands into North Carolina

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:53:21 -0400

Foodservice operators in the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte metro areas gain access to Baldor's selection of more than 6,000 products, including proteins.

Indiana meat association receives one-year extension for USDA-funded loan program

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:15:58 -0400

Indiana loan funds support processing expansion, equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements and other operational needs to enhance processing capacity and efficiency.

Church's Texas Chicken brings back Smokehouse Chicken with lemon pepper dry rub

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:26 -0400

Consumers request the return of Church's Texas Chicken's seasonal Smokehouse Chicken offering.

Survey finds 49% of consumers closely monitoring beef prices

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:55:26 -0400

June 2026 survey of consumers in both the US and UK finds 39% have reduced beef purchases.

Hardee's debuts hot honey platform with new chicken offerings

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:05:36 -0400

Hardee's responds to the popularity of sweet and spicy flavors with a limited-time chicken lineup.

Tyson Foods expands Chicken Cups lineup

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:55:26 -0400

Three new flavors, Garlic & Herb, BBQ and Harissa, join the Tyson Chicken Cups lineup.

Mobile app streamlines producer access to Remote Grading Program for Beef

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:05:26 -0400

USDA launches mobile app to offer cattle producers and processors easier, secure access to official grading services.

Meat Institute hosts webinar on EPR laws for meat and poultry processors

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:26 -0400

Webinar offers practical guidance on Extended Producer Responsibility laws for meat and poultry processors.

Michigan Girls Who Grill event educates influencers on beef, grilling and culinary skills

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:36 -0400

Michigan Beef Industry Commission hosts female social media and community influencers from across the state to its inaugural Girls Who Grill event.

Foodservice training programs in the ASEAN showcase US beef, pork and lamb

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:55:50 -0400

US Meat Export Federation introduces US beef, pork and lamb directly to potential foodservice customers in the ASEAN region under a customizable training program developed with importers and distributors.