Olymel, union reach agreement in principle 08.30.2021 By Erica Shaffer The breakthrough followed the company’s threat to suspend the evening shift at the Vallée Jonction processing plant.Read More
Hurricane Ida forces poultry processors to suspend operations 08.30.2021 By Ryan McCarthy Sanderson Farms said its Mississippi plants would be temporarily closed today. Read More
Patak Meats temporarily closes following fire 08.27.2021 By Ryan McCarthy While the plant was severely damaged, nobody was hurt.Read More
Tyson Foods to invest $300 million toward production plant in Virginia 08.26.2021 By Erica Shaffer The company also committed to purchasing 60 million lbs of Virginia-grown chicken over the next three years.Read More
2021 poultry, egg exports on record pace 08.26.2021 By Ryan McCarthy USAPEEC shares the first six months of data on export trends. Read More
Olymel to ‘abolish’ evening shift at Vallée Jonction pork plant 08.25.2021 By Erica Shaffer Union members have until midnight Sunday, Aug.29, to reach and accept a labor agreement, the company said.Read More
Iowa task force to consider artisanal butchery program 08.24.2021 By Erica Shaffer A committee will study workforce challenges facing small processors.Read More
Tyson Fresh Meats receives incentive for CAS upgrade 08.23.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The upgraded project is expected to cost $15.4 million.Read More
Podcast: Raider Red Meats rolls on 08.20.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The Texas Tech University on-campus meat retail store shares its story.Read More
USDA to raise SNAP benefits 21% in October 08.19.2021 By Jay Sjerven This is the largest-ever increase in base SNAP benefit levels.Read More