Sonny Perdue issues letters to governors, meat industry stakeholders regarding Trump’s executive order 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The letters reiterated the need to follow new CDC and OSHA guidance when reopening plants.Read More
Wendy’s faces ‘temporary’ shortages of beef 05.07.2020 By Monica Watrous The chain is looking to its breakfast menu to help drive ongoing sales.Read More
Three USDA inspectors die from COVID-19 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The union representing inspectors said its members lack proper PPE.Read More
Smithfield to ramp up production at Sioux Falls plant 05.07.2020 By Joel Crews Slaughter to resume May 11 and full operations are slated to resume by the end of the month.Read More
State attorneys general request meat industry investigation 05.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer In a letter to US Attorney William Barr, officials express concerns about anticompetitive practices and industry concentration.Read More
Meat sales continue surging in late April 05.07.2020 By Emily Park Supply struggles are expected to begin in early May.Read More
Tyson Foods reopens Washington beef plant 05.06.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company will give workers a tour of new social distancing guidelines.Read More
Messe Frankfurt takes over management of Process Expo 2021 05.06.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma FPSA will continue to own the biennial trade show. Read More
Study highlights shopper concerns during COVID-19 crisis 05.06.2020 By Emily Park Grocery shoppers want to be ‘protected from other shoppers.’Read More
Court dismisses worker safety lawsuit against Smithfield 05.06.2020 By Erica Shaffer The complaint alleged Smithfield failed to implement appropriate worker protections during the coronavirus pandemic.Read More