COVID-19 Update: Labor pains for meat processing industry 08.17.2020 By Lukas Southard In the wake of closures and ongoing absenteeism, processors are focusing on recruitment and retention.Read More
Cloverdale Foods increases worker wages 08.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The North Dakota company said the starting wage would now be $15 per hour.Read More
Experience + expertise 08.13.2020 By Bob Sims A complete career at one facility provided Gary Malenke focused knowledge of a specific plant.Read More
Shoppers say they’d spend second stimulus check buying more meat 08.12.2020 By Jeff Gelski With the first stimulus check, 16% said they’d purchase meat; now it’s 21%.Read More
New Fratelli Beretta charcuterie evokes ‘the sweet life’ 08.12.2020 By Erica Shaffer The company says its La Dolce Vita Entertainment Trays make entertaining stress-free.Read More
Colorado senator requests investigation into federal COVID-19 response at meatpacking facilities 08.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Michael Bennet said that almost 450 Colorado employees have been infected with coronavirus.Read More
John Soules breaks ground on Valley, Ala., plant 08.11.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The $151 million project will be broken into three phases.Read More
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
Maxwell Foods to close pork processing operation by 2021 08.11.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company and NCPC plan to honor current grower contracts.Read More
Podcast: Checking the pulse of the food industry 08.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer Industry leaders from the National Restaurant Association and FMI: The Food Industry Association discuss current status of foodservice and retail industries and what lies ahead for their members.Read More