Pork
Not much was left in the communities of Sulphur and Holdenville, Okla., after killer tornados struck the towns located southeast of Oklahoma City. In Holdenville, two people died in the twister, including an infant.
Convenience is a big factor when it comes to red meat consumption. USMEF staff recently met in Korea, where demand for meal kits is high, to learn more about the opportunity for U.S. producers.
Over the past 40 years, ag exports have grown significantly, particularly to countries with which the U.S. has negotiated FTAs. That’s why NPPC recently submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Danish Crown will close one of its major slaughterhouses in Denmark and lay off nearly 1,200 employees by mid-September this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pork loins should be the market driver but instead they’ve been a price drag for years. Here’s why, and what the industry is doing about it.
Surprises can be good or bad, says David Newman, senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board. “The current economic situation of the U.S. pork industry is certainly in the latter category.”
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.