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US-UK trade deal to boost beef exports

The U.S. and United Kingdom governments announced an “agreement in principle”...

Maple Leaf Foods posts Q1 gains ahead of planned pork business spinoff

Maple Leaf Foods reported first-quarter sales of $1.24 billion, up 8.2% from the...

Court affirms dismissal of Mountaire-related malpractice suit

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a malpractice lawsuit filed...

4 key IFFA trends that will shape the meat industry of tomorrow

More than 63,000 meat industry professionals from 144 countries attended...

Foodservice distributor reports solid 1Q financials

Rosemont, Ill.-based US Foods Holding Corp. reported net sales for the first quarter...

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Tyson Foods finishing synthetic dye removal effort

US red meat exports climb in March; beef value hits 9-month high

Consumers push forward in Whole Foods beef case; SCOTUS ruling pending

NZ hands down US$950K in tallow fraud fines

Poultry processor sets new benchmark for plant safety

Cargill pushes back on claims it plans to axe turkey production

World’s largest shipper trims service to East, South ports

Rollins says USDA is hiring after 15,000 agreed to quit

For Beyond Meat, deja vu all over again; company pulls guidance

Photo tour: An inside look at a cutting-edge German processor

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Trump wavers on future of North American trade deal

Wall Street raises 2024 estimates for Tyson

Bacon’s appeal to consumers involves packaging, color: Researchers

Fourth state enacts cultivated meat ban

Processor debuts organic chicken sausages

US lawmaker seeks probe of alleged child labor at Tyson plant

‘We could literally touch elbows where we sat’

Agri Stats seeks judge’s recusal in DOJ antitrust suit

Plaintiff withdraws suit against Boar’s Head over Listeria outbreak

A short course on sausage, cured, precooked meats

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Thousands of USDA employees accept Trump admin buyout

Analysts unimpressed with Tyson earnings

Prop 12 opponents launch website to sway Congress

Pork leads jump in global meat prices

Brat summer: Johnsonville sends seasonal offering nationwide

Cold cash: Tyson cold storage transition to save $200M per year

Meat snack maker chewing on strategic alternatives for growth plan

NPPC urges EPA to narrow WOTUS rule, align with Supreme Court ruling

Alert in Europe, Middle East over widening FMD outbreaks

Legislation revives push to fill shortage of rural vets

Monday, May 05, 2025

Judge determines Agri Stat’s place in cases surrounding its use

McDonald's antitrust case against Cargill comes to an end

China mulling trade talks, calls for US show of ‘sincerity’

Processor recalls prosciutto over missed import inspection

Beyond Meat launches reformulated chicken

Chicken sales secure strong Q2 for Tyson

Proposed plant alarms Ga. residents

Trump budget would give $15M boost to FSIS

HPAI roundup: Western cattle, Canadian poultry, WHO human surveillance

Heifer retention prospects improve: Peel

Friday, May 02, 2025

Court orders poultry company to pay $3M in legal fees

Perdue headed to China

Positive E. coli test sparks public health alert for ground beef

Mexico nears numero uno for U.S. ag exports amid surging demand

USDA warns against chips containing illegal pork cracklings

Man accused of chemical tampering case at poultry plant enters plea

Maple Leaf advances pork spinoff plan

Kraft Heinz drops outlook as Lunchables struggle, tariffs loom

Beef Council offers farm-to-table tour

So chic(ken)!

Thursday, May 01, 2025

Pork industry defendants seek judge’s recusal over law clerk’s conflict

Tyson to sell warehouses for $247M

Seaboard up despite meat segments

USDA officially closes BrucePac recall connected to Listeria

Hormel launches value-added pork through HERDEZ brand

Pilgrim’s Pride sees solid Q1 financial performance

GOP lawmaker urges national security review of JBS NYSE listing bid

Chef’s kiss goodbye: Conagra splits with beloved brand

Major US pork producer ‘pivots’ amid China’s retaliatory tariffs

Beef scarcity keeps driving chicken demand: Analysts

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

100 countries 'knocking on the door' for trade talks: Rollins

Scientific models helping to unravel mid-Atlantic meat allergy mystery

19k lbs of meats recalled after consumer complaints

Applegate expands frozen chicken lineup with two gluten-free options

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Poultry processor maintains search for contaminants near Maryland facility

Senators reintroduce bill aimed to boost small meat processor support

CDC cancels bird flu prevention workshop amid rising human infections: Report

Canadian processor recalls chicken meatballs

The meat case defies expectations

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

McDonald’s menu migration continues with more chicken

Meat snack brand secures $100M credit line to support growth

Olymel’s new pork, poultry cuts aim for home cooking trend

Plant-based meat maker files for bankruptcy

3rd-gen processor CEO enters Poultry Hall of Fame

USDA unfreezes $55.8 million in grant funds after review

Smithfield books record first quarter

USDA chief applauds HPAI approach as N.C. is declared HPAI-free

U.S., Mexico reach agreement on cattle trade: Report

Hormel brand serves up new heat-and-eat chicken products

Monday, April 28, 2025

China tariffs halt U.S. red meat trade, risking billions: USMEF

Beef, pork, poultry prices to rise in 2025: USDA

Study examines how food manufacturers tackle state reg patchwork

No process established for US tariff exemptions

NCBA speaks on USDA action to protect cattle industry from screwworm

House Dems warn USDA about layoff impacts

Judge won’t toss challenge to Florida’s cultivated meat ban

Veteran-owned meat processor changes name in rebranding effort

Smithfield manager recognized with Manufacturing Institute award

Processor presents ‘old-world product in a new-world way’