From new products to impact report details, the pork industry shows dedication to continuous improvement. Here’s a look at recent news from key players and emerging startups.
Hormel Foods Launches 16th Annual Global Impact Report
Hormel Foods Corporation announced the launch of its 16th annual Global Impact Report, detailing the company’s progress in its corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance goals in 2021.
Highlights from the company’s 2021 progress include:
• Launch of its 20 by 30 Challenge, striving to achieve 20 qualitative and quantitative goals and commitments by the end of 2030, to address the issues most relevant to the business and its stakeholders.
• Initiate and complete renewable energy wind and solar projects, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2023.
• Conducted animal care audits to ensure high standards are being met.
• Launch over 400 new retail and foodservice items, while reducing added sugars and sodium and continuing its clean-label initiative
• Pioneer a college degree program, supporting over 150 students who are dependent children of team members.
• Contribute over $8.5 million in hunger-relief donations and educational support.
The full report can be found on their website.
Feed Energy Company Announces New Product Line, StimGain
Joining its existing lineup of value-add animal health and nutrition products, Feed Energy introduces StimGain to support nutrition gains in dairy and beef cattle, poultry and swine.
Available Sept. 1, Feed Energy nutrition scientists and production teams have worked to develop these products aiming to contribute to feed efficiency and be designed for specific livestock needs. StimGain can also be used in combination with Feed Energy’s existing fat and oil-based products.
“This expansion allows us to advance our existing expertise within the livestock industry while continuing to provide innovative solutions that help our customers meet their goals,” Chris Snyder, CEO of Feed Energy said in a release.
Vidium Animal Health Earns Innovation Award at Animal Health Summit in Kansas City
A Phoenix-based startup, Vidium Animal Health, developing precision cancer detection in pets earned top honors as one of 11 startups presenting during the Emerging Companies event at the Animal Health Summit. In this “Shark Tank” type event, entrepreneurs pitched their idea seeking support of investors, potential partners in the audience and a panel of judges.
David Haworth, DVM and president of Vidium Animal Health, said in a release that the company plans to bring a genomic-based blood test that identifies specific DNA mutations present in a patient’s body, at a price point that is feasible to be incorporated into wellness exams. The startup aims to provide veterinarians information that allows them to choose targeted treatments that are more likely to be effective.
