Industry News - AM
Hundreds of US meat plants to lose China export access: Reuters
Hundreds of U.S. meat plants that gained access to China under the 2020 “Phase...
NCBA calls for halt in Brazilian beef imports
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has called for a halt to...
PETA takes aim at pork industry
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued special attention...
News briefs: Trader Joe’s, Hormel, Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Awards
TJ’s keeps up pace of expansion The popular and funky grocery chain Trader...
Industry News - PM
Former Tyson CEO dies
Wayne Britt, a longtime Tyson executive who briefly served as CEO, has died...
Processor halts harvest operations at beef facility, 250 employees impacted
American Foods Group (AFG) has ceased harvest operations at its Cimpl's facility...
USDA, HHS provide update on Dietary Guidelines progress
The new heads of USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued...
More than 100 members of Congress weigh in on USDA cuts to local food programs
Eighty-two House members and 31 U.S. senators have sent letters to Agriculture Secretary...
Breaking News
NPPC provides update on US companies' access to China
U.S. pork producers will now have access to Chinese markets, just one day after...
Friday, March 14, 2025
McDonald’s forms new team to drive chicken, beverage growth
Mission Barns clears FDA, plans commercial pork fat launch
Family-owned NYC meat processor names outside exec
S.D. beef sector applauds new state law
Pilgrim’s adding small bird, case-ready capacities
Exports from US pork processor resume to Canada
NPPC elects new officers, board members for 2025-26
APHIS reopens comment period for HPAI indemnity program
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Smithfield CEO discusses tariffs on pork
DOJ, Wayne-Sanderson quarrel over consent decree
Prices, including food, cooled in Feb.
Canada sets aside support funds in case of ASF outbreaks
Cultivated meat company snaps up former Cargill, Tyson execs
EPA to revise WOTUS definition
Wholesale meat prices saw high volatility in February
Activists invest $100K to oppose federal Prop 12 override
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Processor starts hiring for new $450 million plant
Cargill pushes back against using beef tallow to replace seed oils (update)
Meat index defies global food price trend
Chicken product recalled due to allergen
EU counter-tariffs target beef, poultry
Trade group asks USTR to open channels for meat and poultry
USDA to limit exemptions in retail sale of meat to hotels, restaurants
Meat processing facility coming to Alabama
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Former Tyson CFO lands new gig
JBS bids for Middle East's largest poultry processor
Halal meat plant on track to open this spring
State expands meat processing education with grant
Tyson part of RFK Jr. meeting to discuss food ingredient overhaul
School lunch operators oppose federal cuts
Beef, chicken move together in USDA’s forecast updates
NCC calls for collaboration in developing food date labeling rules
Monday, March 10, 2025
RFK Jr. warns of bird flu vaccination in poultry
FAS projects continued strong Mexican demand
Broiler prices spared HPAI spike, so far
News briefs: BJ’s Wholesale, Carnegie Deli, North Country Smokehouse, Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Retaliatory China tariffs on US meat products take effect
January beef exports rose vs. 2024 as pork trends declined: USMEF
Strong cattle markets threatened by uncertainty, volatility: Peel
Beyond Meat beats investor class action
Friday, March 07, 2025
Canada keeps chicken tariffs, postpones pork, beef
Court dismisses counterclaims in STX Beef embezzlement case
Poultry group joins call against policies “harming” U.S. science
Tyson Ventures opens applications for AI-focused Demo Day 2025
Canada halts imports from largest US pork plant
Trump eliminates food safety committees
US pork exports to Central America set record in 2024
Impossible launches Steak Bites
Thursday, March 06, 2025
Antitrust case against major pork processor dismissed
Bipartisan concern expressed over Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Niman Ranch founder sues National Park Service over Point Reyes agriculture ban
State invests in farms, food businesses
Trump rewrites Mexico tariffs plans
Review board reverses firings of 6,000 USDA workers
Judge approves $41M settlements in antitrust case
HPAI roundup: Optimism in Calif., Ga., Minn.; new cases in Idaho, Mich., Ind.
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Michigan processor could lose 400 legal immigrant workers
Pre Brands expands ground beef offerings at Kroger
Allen Harim taps poultry industry veteran as new CEO
The role of stockers in today’s cattle market: Peel
Outcry over job cuts at USDA grows on farms, in Congress
Bipartisan effort would expand meat processing capacity
Egg prices could hurt bacon demand: Analyst
Rocky Mountain food center offers grants for meat, poultry businesses
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Olymel parent prepares for accelerated recovery plan after solid 2024 results
Packer margins bled red for Valentine's Day
Arkansas Beef Council accepting grant proposals for research, promotion
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China, Canada retaliate against US meat exports
Albertsons, Kroger (coincidentally) appoint new CEOs
China bars major beef suppliers
Canada reports bovine tuberculosis in Saskatchewan cattle herd
