Smithfield to suspend operations at two Illinois facilities 04.27.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The company reported ‘a small number’ of the 1,700 employees tested positive for COVID-19.Read More
Shielding line workers during a pandemic 04.24.2020 By Joel Crews A growing number of meat and poultry processors are installing workstation dividers as an in-plant precaution.Read More
JBS reopens Colorado beef plant after COVID-19 outbreak 04.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company plans to resume fabrication on April 27.Read More
Podcast: Midan Marketing looks at consumer concerns 04.24.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Michael Uetz’s marketing firm surveys meat consumers to find out what they’re thinking during the coronavirus crisis.Read More
Kroger shares ‘blueprint’ for moving forward 04.24.2020 By Emily Park The blueprint includes lessons the company has learned in the last six weeks.Read More
Tyson closes Pasco beef plant; testing all employees for coronavirus 04.24.2020 By Joel Crews The Washington facility employs more than 1,400 workers.Read More
CDC discloses observations from Smithfield plant visit 04.24.2020 By Erica Shaffer Recommendations to the pork processor included reducing line speeds and implementing mass-communication methods.Read More
The Meatless Farm Co. offers meat alternative sausages 04.24.2020 By Rebekah Schouten Both links and patties feature a blend of pea and rice protein.Read More
Hormel Foods announces second round of bonuses for plant production workers 04.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said employees would receive the bonuses the first week of July.Read More
Long-term pandemic effects on food industry still unknown 04.23.2020 By Jay Sjerven Purdue professor suggests the way food is processed and distributed could change.Read More