Pork
April pork export volume was 230,049 metric tons (mt), up 13% from a year ago and topping the previous high set in November 2016.
The outlook for trade has darkened considerably in recent days; a gamble in the trade arena that holds substantial risk for American farmers.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. It concludes on June 15.
“Real Fresh, Real Flavor, Real Fast” contest encourages at-home cooks to submit time-saving tips for chance to win trip to wine country and hundreds of other prizes.
Hit hard by retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and China, the U.S. pork industry suffered a horrific July, and the spillover is likely to affect beef.
Van Oriental Foods Inc., is recalling approximately 10,385 lbs. of heat-treated but not fully cooked and not shelf-stable pork egg rolls that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic,
As interest for local foods has risen, so has the need to make sure those products are safe. Researchers are addressing the gaps between knowledge and practice in the production and distribution of local foods.
After recent seminar with Mexican meat industry officials, USMEF says education of inspectors is key to keeping meat trade open with Mexico.
NPPC supported revisions to existing federal trucking regulations that allow livestock haulers to comply with the rules while maintaining the pork industry’s high standards for animal welfare in comments to DOT.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection ag specialists and a Beagle K-9 at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport seized and destroyed a cooked pig found in checked luggage at the busiest airport in the world.
It wasn’t a particularly positive economic forecast from Ever.Ag speakers Joe Kerns and Dr. Steve Meyer at the 2024 World Pork Expo, but there are bright spots.
Bacon in pie? Yes, please. Increasing dry sausage production? Great idea. Distributing bioactive livestock protein feed supplement for swine? That sounds important. Read about recent company news from the pork industry.
Building consumer trust is pivotal to the pork industry’s ability to survive and thrive. The Real Pork Trust Consortium is designed to help that effort, said leaders of the Consortium at the 2024 World Pork Expo.
The #100kPorkChop competition launches this week to found out who has the best pork chop in the D.C. area. Pork producers from Virginia, Iowa, and North Carolina will be also be donating $100,000 to local food banks.
With 339 million Americans, how does the pork industry effectively and efficiently build demand for pork? The National Pork Board has new research and data to help target different demographics and generations.
From collaborative partnerships to leveraging international market expansion, five pork business leaders say the opportunities are as big as they’ve ever been for the U.S. pork industry. Here’s why.
Not only does the U.S. pork industry need to make a product consumers demand, but it needs to expand who it is reaching with our product. Here’s a look at 5 ways the pork industry is growing the marketplace now.
Recent changes to foreign worker rules from the Government of Canada are having a disproportionate impact on the rural Canadian economy, claim the Canadian meat industry. They are calling on the government to reconsider.
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? If you are like most, you’d rather hear the bad news first. The bad news is pork’s consumer base is shrinking. The good news is this decline is reversible, says Bill Even.
Strategies for promoting underutilized beef and pork cuts in the international market was the focus of discussions during the USMEF spring conference.
Donated pork by Ohio pork producers will provide nutrient-rich protein for months of meals in the Toledo area, where community members face food insecurity.
Target will lower prices on at least 5,000 frequently shopped products across its assortment ranging from meat to diapers, as it looks to attract budget-stretched customers.
A family-owned and operated company that specializes in the production and distribution of crafted meat snacks plans to expand its operations in Galesburg, Ill., resulting in more than a $2-million economic impact.
Well known bacon, hot dog and processed meat brand, Oscar Mayer is reportedly for sale for $3 to 5 billion.
USDA’s “Farm to Fork” is one way the pork industry can communicate with state and federal agencies about food safety concerns and help shape policies considered by various agencies. Here’s why NPPC prioritizes it.
On average, retail California pork prices have gone up by 20% since July 1, 2023, when Proposition 12 was fully implemented. A new study shows pork prices are surging. What does this mean for California consumers?
Clemens Food group, one of the nation’s largest pork processors, has purchased a family-owned pork producer in a “strategic purchase” that will expand both operations.
Inclement weather has forced meatpackers to fully or partially halt operations at 10 pork or poultry plants in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, meat lobby ABPA said on Monday.
Tyson Foods surpassed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Monday, as it begins to reap the benefits of shutting some chicken processing plants to reduce costs.
Bacon was on everyone’s mind on Wednesday at the Illinois State Capital. Here’s why.