Pork
USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.
Private equity firm Roark Capital agreed on Thursday to buy Subway, in a deal that people familiar with the matter said values the U.S. sandwich chain at up to $9.55 billion.
Arrested for approximately 45 thefts totaling over $9 million in loss, three Florida men have been sentenced for stealing semi-loads of frozen beef and pork from packing plants across six Midwest states.
Access has recently been granted for Brazilian pork and beef imports to the Dominican Republic, reports the U.S. Meat Export Federation, following an announcement by Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock.
Indulge in the savory delight of bacon with National Bacon Lover’s Day on Aug. 20. This annual celebration of bacon’s crispy, smoky goodness is set to tickle taste buds and inspire culinary enthusiasts around the world.
High price points and other lingering obstacles trigger sharp decline in sales of plant-based meat alternatives.
Those of us in the livestock business have a hard time ignoring the questions about products being sold that imitate meat. Even if we would like to deny their existence, inevitably someone will ask your opinion.
As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.
Plaintiffs in the antitrust class action lawsuit, Brown et al v. JBS USA Food Company et al, petitioned the court to dismiss their case against Triumph Foods.
The life of a show parent is exhausting. To top it off, those stock show kids are always working up an appetite. Here are four banner-worthy (and simple) recipes you need to test out in your crockpot at the next show.
Which top-notch barbecue competitor came out victorious in the Ohio Pork Council’s annual Pork Rib-Off competition at the Ohio State Fair?
Here’s why National Pork Board has decided to “go fish where the fish are” in multicultural markets where pork is popular – but more growth can occur by focusing on driving demand amongst multicultural consumers.
Strengthening U.S. pork identification in the retail and foodservice sectors by differentiating U.S. pork as top quality is a primary market development objective of USMEF. Here’s what’s happening in Mexico.
Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC, a San Antonio, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,784 pounds of pulled pork product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
A recent study analyzed the probability of meat processing plant survival, finding that business diversification is most important for smaller plants and local context is more important for larger plants.
The inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark, held on July 15 at Principal Park in Des Moines, generated over $20,000 worth of ground pork, which will be distributed to Iowa food banks and pantries.
Look what the makers of SPAM have come up with, bringing the brand’s family of varieties to 11 flavors now.
National Pork Board highlights the importance of consistency in terms of ‘nutrient-dense’ definition, to support the role of pork in its nutritional contributions as part of NPB’s input to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines.
OSU with Osage Nation recently concluded its inaugural Meat Mastery Program, a hands-on experience aimed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge on multi-species meat harvesting and value-added processing.
In what is for many, the first time they have witnessed a significant and sustained demand drop in the pork industry, the reasons for it and the way forward to success are perplexing.
Cash cattle prices $3 to $4 lower means cattle feeding margins declined another $33 per head last week.
Cattle feeding margins nose-dived $100 per head last week, settling at $45 per head, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.
The pain eased somewhat for cattle feeders last week, but losses remain more than $170 per head.
It was another ugly week for cattle feeders.
Beef packers put away the red ink last week as they turned modest profits on every animal processed. Feedyard margins, however, slipped a little further away from positive.
Cash cattle prices dipped nearly 50 cents per cwt.
Whether you’re cattle feeder or packer, ledger sheets are full of red ink.
Cattle feeding margins declined $45 per head last week, leaving average per head losses at more than $77.
Cattle feeding margins improved nearly $25 per head last week, but average per head losses remain more than $32.
Live cattle sales averaged $4 per hundredweight higher last week with relatively steady total feeding costs, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.