Pork
Olymel is recalling approximately 11,016 pounds of ready-to eat ham products. Here’s what you need to know.
The USDA recently announced it will make funds available through the Commodity Credit Corporation, aiming to expand opportunities for U.S. ag products in international markets, USMEF reports.
By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - JBS will inaugurate a massive breaded chicken and sausage plant in Brazil’s southern state of Parana, company executives said on Thursday, as they detailed plans to boost
Approximately 21,105 pounds of raw pork chorizo products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection are being recalled, announces the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
When we talk about advocacy in animal health and welfare, pre-harvest activities come to mind. Funding programs to protect the nation’s pig herd from FADs is a priority. Equally important are post-harvest policy issues.
The World Meat Congress recently convened in Maastricht, Netherlands, for the first time in five years, with a host of thought leaders and organizations focused on the global meat consumer in attendence.
According to results of a recent survey funded by the United Soybean Board, the old saying, “You are what you eat,” is not only about consumers. It’s about what animals eat, too.
The time to get started on traceability is now, says producer Alan Wulfekuhle. He believes it’s no longer an option – but rather, a duty. But not everyone agrees. In fact, many are unsure of their next move.
While swine producers, professionals, organizations and companies celebrate #PORKtober this month, here’s a look at a few special notes as to why pork is truly worth celebrating every day of every month of every year.
You might encounter labels on pork products like ham, bacon and hot dogs that indicate they are ‘uncured.’ You would be forgiven if you were puzzled why these products appear the same color as traditional cured meats.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association isn’t the only pork organization to take advantage of the College Football NIL campaign. Pennsylvania pork producers are working with Chop Robinson, a stand-out for Penn State.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says Question 3 will not only cost pork producers across the country hundreds of millions of dollars and drive many out of business, but it will also dramatically raise pork prices.
Smithfield Foods announced it will close its Charlotte, N.C., pork-processing plant and transfer production to its Tar Heel, N.C., facility to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.
Highlighting convenient, high-quality meats that require little preparation, the U.S. Meat Export Federation recently hosted a trade seminar in Shanghai, China, showcasing U.S. meat options to fit these needs.
Rural communities are often disproportionately affected by food insecurity, primarily due to poor access, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
The North American Meat Institute releases its 2023 Continuous Improvement Report with data submitted for this year’s report covering an estimated 90% of all meat sold in the United States.
Daily’s Premium Meats is launching a new bacon product that’s trending among consumers now. Here’s what you can expect this fall.
Following a record high of more than 9,000 nominations, the prestigious title of “Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin” is down to just five restaurants. Here’s a look at the top five.
Guests asked, and Firehouse Subs said they listened. After a hiatus of more than eight years, the brand is celebrating the return of the King’s Hawaiian Pork & Slaw Sandwich. Here’s how the Pork Checkoff is helping.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against data company, Agri Stats, on Thursday, alleging its reports on meat pricing and sales have enabled anticompetitive practices in three meat industries.
Based on negative publicity regarding the use of ractopamine, U.S. pork exports to Taiwan plummeted in recent years. However, due to the global pork supply dynamics, U.S. pork has rebounded to the country in 2023.
Smithfield Foods’ employees collected more than 25,000 lbs. of food, equating to over 21,000 meals, to support food banks and hunger relief initiatives during Hunger Action Month, an initiative by Feeding America.
USDA’s Economic Research Service recently shared the September 2023 outlook for pork and hogs, following a slightly lower month of pork production in August.
Four Iowa State University football players have gone viral on social media. Here’s how the Iowa Pork Producers Association is taking advantage of the opportunity through the “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” campaign.
A tailgate party should be full of fun, not foodborne illness.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, recently shed light on an international producer and grower tour, as well as the current state of U.S. meat exports.
Olymel LP is planning to close two more plants in the coming months, affecting about 400 jobs in the company.
Who loves pepperoni? Prove how much you love one of America’s favorite ways to spice up a pizza by checking out Hormel’s exclusive “Pepperoni Shop” leading up to National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
Consumer trends change, and your livestock operation can benefit from understanding how the meat case choices connect back to your operation.
Tyson Foods is deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks to bolster Tyson routes in Northwest Arkansas. Operating 18 hours a day, these driverless trucks will deliver products to distribution and storage facilities.