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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans serve as a cornerstone for promoting health and preventing disease. For U.S. pork, these guidelines play a crucial role in shaping consumption and perceptions surrounding pork.

U.S. pork exports to Central America were outstanding in 2023, and the momentum is continuing in 2024. One of the reasons for this growth is an increased focus on showing targeted consumers how to properly prepare pork.

The Loeffel Meat Shoppe at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is re-opening on May 3 with a celebration you won't want to miss.

The opportunities to grow pork demand are there — data backs that up. PORK Editor Jennifer Shike says it’s time we own our part to make that happen. Here's how a trip to Tony's Fresh Market gave her a new perspective.

Catch the soulful flavor of pork. Celebra tu cultura y Ponle Pork a tu vida. Why is the Pork Checkoff focused on creating messages like this focused on the multicultural consumer more than ever right now? 

When you walk into a Tony’s Fresh Market store in the Chicagoland area, you’ll quickly discover it’s not a typical grocery store. To say they use everything except the oink might sound cliché, but at Tony’s, it's true.

Fresh off yet another showstopping International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, pizza expert Colby Strilaeff, brand manager of Foodservice at Hormel Foods, shares the Top 5 pizza trends to watch out for in 2024.

With pork producers facing prolonged economic headwinds, recent USDA commodity purchases of pork offer relief at pivotal times. It’s important to understand how these programs work, says NPPC president Lori Stevermer.

California’s Proposition 12 has already raised pork prices for consumers in California and decreased pork sales volumes in the state, according to data compiled by the USDA's Office of the Chief Economist.  

It’s a bond that’s hard to put into words. Not only do these four young leaders share an unmistakable connection and friendship that ties directly to purpose, but they have a way of selflessly putting each other first.

The economic environment of both the beef and pork industries has changed. Capacity utilization for both beef and pork has a significant impact on margins and the market impact goes beyond supply and demand.

Here's a roundup of product news in the pork industry.

Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, the meatpacker said on Monday, eliminating jobs for about 1,200 workers.

People are looking for authenticity. That’s why influencers such as Eddie Zamora, the Yum Yum Foodie, and Ashley Sampson of Life With Ashley Ann are drawing droves of peopled to their social media platforms every day.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is again extending the New Swine Inspection System line speed trials through Jan. 15, 2025.

As meat scientists try to crack the code on producing highly desirable pork for consumers to increase the demand for pork products, how mouth behavior shapes consumer perception will be an important consideration.

U.S. red meat made a statement at the Supermarket Trade Show in Japan. USMEF showcased U.S. pork and beef products for key buyers from Japan’s retail sector during one of the country's biggest food events of the year.

“Pork is synonymous with the Super Bowl,” says David Lani, executive chef of The Syndicate in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He shares three mouthwatering recipes to win over the crowd at your Super Bowl party.

A new act aims to boost transparency and clarify labeling requirements for plant-protein and cell-cultured protein products so consumers know what they are buying. Here's what you need to know.

A chef from Iowa State University won this year’s Taste competition, which traditionally kicks off Iowa Pork Congress week in Des Moines.

The struggling hog market is being blamed for job losses this month at Red Deer’s Olymel plant in Alberta, Canada.

Across the U.S., numerous pork products are being showcased in convenience stores, driving demand for high-quality pork and encouraging consumers to purchase pork more frequently. Here's a peek.

The direct-to-consumer meat industry is making strides, according to findings from a recent survey by ChopLocal.

Hormel Foods Corporation has earned a prestigious spot on Newsweek magazine's list of America's greatest workplaces for diversity.

In an effort to combat hunger during the holiday season, Smithfield Foods, through its Helping Hungry Homes hunger relief program, generously contributed 64,576 hams to food banks across six states.

In a significant development for the U.S. pork industry, the Philippines has announced the extension of reduced tariff rates on imported pork through the end of 2024.

The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation celebrated another successful Operation Christmas Meal this December, distributing 24,000 pork loins to 23 communities across Iowa during the annual event.

A paradigm shift occurred in domestic grocery landscape in the late 1990’s, away from traditional in-store meat cutting. The rapid changes resulted in processors building entire facilities to fulfill retailers’ needs.

If there’s any “good” news for 2024, economist Joe Kerns says it’s that it can’t be worse than 2023. Although economists expect 2024 to be another challenging year, some believe it will be a turning point for U.S. pork.

Both dynamic and resilient, the animal protein sector is likely heading into another challenging year. However, it’s important to identify potential opportunities that could help your operation survive or even thrive.

A federal judge rules in favor of FSIS in a legal battle, saying, "Simply because Plaintiffs disagree...based on animal welfare concerns does not make Defendants' adopting of the Final Rule arbitrary and capricious."

Seaboard Foods donated 17,500 servings of Prairie Fresh pork to northeast Oklahoma charities including Iron Gate, John 3:16 and Sand Springs Home in response to Oklahoma Pork Council’s Give-A-Ham challenge. 

The North American pork market is undergoing a period of rebalancing, as producers grapple with challenging margin outlooks and the need for strategic adjustments in response to economic factors.

A new television commercial is out to educate the public about the technology behind lab-grown meat, which was recently approved for sale in the U.S. is the latest in a six-figure effort to address consumer concerns.

With support from the USDA, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has embarked on a mission to enhance the merchandising of U.S. red meat in Colombia.

U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October. Beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September.

"We got fat and lazy," Tyson Foods Inc.’s leader candidly shared about his company’s underperformance in an interview following the opening of Tyson's new $300 million plant in Virginia, Bloomberg reported.

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Tuesday that it will extend time-limited trials at USDA’s New Swine Slaughter Inspection System establishments. 

Whether you are serving a crowd or feeding your family during movie night, charcuterie is a trend that isn't going away anytime soon. This is good news for pork as everyone knows pork adds the flavor!

In a positive development for the U.S. meat industry, China recently granted approval for 18 U.S. beef establishments and 12 U.S. pork establishments to export to China, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports.

No one wants to waste food, especially pork, but how do you know when it's been in the refrigerator too long? Janeal Yancey, a meat scientist at the University of Arkansas, weighs in on meat color and food safety.

On Monday, Nov. 13—also World Kindness Day—the Cedar Rapids community was the focus of a “Thank You” celebration from Iowa’s pig farmers, for the support shown to those who work in bringing food from farm to table.

My Grandma Ruth was an amazing cook. Spending time with her in the kitchen growing up is a gift I'll never take for granted. She didn't have a fancy kitchen, but she didn't need it to make the very best food ever. 

It's Thanksgiving week, and special meals are being planned and prepared across the country. What's on the menu at your celebration?

Turkey is o.k., but it's a far cry from a delicious holiday ham in my book. That's why I can't help but be intrigued by turporken.

Taiwan notified the World Trade Organization on Sept. 28 that it was invoking volume-based special safeguards on imports of pork belly, according to the latest USDA FAS GAIN report.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) successfully concluded its Strategic Planning Conference with the election of a new dynamic officer team, including Randy Spronk, Steve Hanson, Jay Theiler and David Bruntz.

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. U.S. Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) says Congress cannot ignore the mental health crisis in America anymore. 

JBS SA, the Brazil-based meat behemoth, is braced for tough times as low cattle availability squeezes beef margins in the U.S., its main market, and management works to return pork business margins to more stable levels.

In September, U.S. pork exports experienced a slight decline compared to the previous year but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).