Federal court rejects swine slaughter line speed provision 04.01.2021 By Erica Shaffer A judge ruled that USDA-FSIS failed to consider whether increasing line speeds would harm workers.Read More
South Dakota meat processors can apply for COVID-19 funding from the state 03.24.2021 By Ryan McCarthy Governor Kristi Noem announced the program earlier in the month.Read More
In-Plant Operations: Averting a crisis 02.25.2021 By Lukas Southard The availability of CO2 during the pandemic squeezed some processors and served as a wake-up call for the industry.Read More
NAMI challenges consumer groups’ analysis of HIMP plant data 02.22.2021 By Erica Shaffer Center for Food Safety claims pork plants in USDA pilot program had higher rates of contamination than traditional plants.Read More
Cargill adds value-added meat company 01.27.2021 By Joel Crews ProPortion Foods is a fully cooked meat and poultry company with two further processing plants.Read More
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
Vermont enters Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement 08.12.2020 By Erica Shaffer Certain state-inspected meat and poultry processors will be able to ship their products across state lines.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
Olymel employees work overtime for the greater good 06.01.2020 By Bob Sims Over 800 workers volunteer for extra shifts to avoid euthanization of excess hogs.Read More
Interstate shipment of meat, poultry products granted to Iowa processors 05.22.2020 By Joel Crews The CIS program includes plants in certain states following inspection that is ‘at least equal to’ federal inspection.Read More
