K-State researchers study how to control coronavirus in meat, poultry facilities 01.27.2021 By Andy Nelson The study will look at the effectiveness of approved cleaners and sanitizers in killing the virus.Read More
Jensen Meat details expansion plans for plant-based alternative meat production 01.26.2021 By Joel Crews The company is investing $3.5 million in a new processing facility slated for completion in April.Read More
USDA withdraws poultry line speed rule proposal 01.26.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The NCC hopes that the Biden Administration will sign onto the rule in the future.Read More
Cargill to temporarily halt production at two beef plants 01.25.2021 By Joel Crews The company will idle each of the facilities to complete maintenance.Read More
JBS incentivizes workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 01.22.2021 By Joel Crews Participating employees will receive a $100 bonus once the vaccines are available.Read More
Koch Foods investing $16M in Alabama plant expansion 01.22.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The Gadsen city council approved a 10-year tax abatement for the project, which is expected to add 135 jobs.Read More
Mountaire Farms’ wastewater treatment facility project approved 01.20.2021 By Bob Sims The upgrades at the processing plant in Delaware will allow Mountaire to address compliance violations from 2017.Read More
Mars expands wet pet food production in Arkansas 01.19.2021 By Jordan Tyler The company will add more than 200,000 square feet and two new production lines to its facility in Fort Smith.Read More
Deli Star deals with the aftermath of devastating fire 01.15.2021 By Joel Crews The family-owned company’s processing plant was destroyed in a Jan. 11 blaze.Read More
Automatic assistance 01.14.2021 By Lukas Southard Automation in packaging technology helps processors overcome labor and efficiency issues.Read More