NPPC, state associations ask for federal insurance program changes 08.11.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The group said the coverage should expand for 52 weeks.Read More
CDC report documents COVID-19 spread in meat plant 08.11.2020 By Erica Shaffer The findings were taken from a Smithfield Foods facility in South Dakota.Read More
COVID-19 cases at Maple Leaf’s Brandon plant continue to rise 08.10.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Health officials say there’s ‘no evidence of workplace transmission.’Read More
Beyond Meat switches focus to retail 08.07.2020 By Keith Nunes At the end of Q2, the company’s business is now 88% retail.Read More
LULAC officials visit Tyson HQ, processing plant 07.21.2020 By Joel Crews The association’s president praised the company’s efforts to protect plant workers. Read More
German company announces new guidelines for reopened plant 07.20.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The Tönnies Group facility was shut down due to an outbreak of COVID-19.Read More
IFT20: COVID-19 altered buying habits 07.15.2020 By Keith Nunes Consumers were already experiencing an ‘emotional stall’ before the pandemic hit.Read More
IFT20: Consumers seek more health and wellness products during pandemic 07.13.2020 By Keith Nunes Interest in functional claims has risen over the past six months.Read More
Complaint alleges racial discrimination at major meat processors 07.10.2020 By Erica Shaffer Worker advocates filed the action with AMS of the US Department of Agriculture.Read More
CDC: COVID-19 takes toll on meat plant workers 07.08.2020 By Erica Shaffer Spikes in positive cases during April and May topped 17,000 among industry employees.Read More