2020 meat and poultry industry events impacted by coronavirus 05.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy and Erica Shaffer Remain up to date on trade shows that are postponed, canceled or staying on schedule.Read More
AFL-CIO petitions OSHA 05.21.2020 The union said that an emergency temporary standard should be released to protect workers from coronavirus.Read More
JBS USA, Pilgrim’s Pride to invest $50 million toward coronavirus aid 05.18.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The investment will include donations and support for COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.Read More
JBS announces partial reopening of Green Bay beef facility 05.05.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said all employees will be tested before going back to work.Read More
Staple foods take back seat to comfort foods during pandemic 04.28.2020 By Sam Danley Sweets, frozen pizza and salty snacks top the shopping list.Read More
Burgers’ Smokehouse extends suspended operations 04.23.2020 By Bob Sims The company plans to reopen on April 30.Read More
Kansas expands COVID testing to counties with food, meat plants 04.21.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The meat plants in SW Kansas process 30% of nation’s beef supply.Read More
Union calls for more worker protections against coronavirus 04.21.2020 By Erica Shaffer The president of UFCW says workers should be prioritized for testing in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Perdue.Read More
JBS closes Minnesota plant indefinitely over COVID-19 04.20.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company will follow guidance of government officials for the next step.Read More
JBS temporarily closes Colorado beef facility due to county COVID outbreak 04.14.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Weld County currently has 740 positive coronavirus cases.Read More
