7-Eleven franchisees seek waiver from mandatory 24/7 ops 05.25.2021 By Erica Shaffer An advocacy group cited labor shortages, lower net profits as reasons for not returning to overnight operations.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for approximately 130,860 lbs of cooked poultry products 05.25.2021 By Bob Sims The alert was issued due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.Read More
JBS opts out of NCBA membership 05.24.2021 By Joel Crews The company said it is maintaining active communication with the beef industry organization.Read More
Marfrig purchases 24% of BRF 05.24.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The companies considered a merger in 2019.Read More
Analysis: Food price increases on the way 05.24.2021 By Ron Sterk Food manufacturers say rising input costs could lead to higher prices for their products.Read More
Ex-JBS employee wins COVID-19 workers’ comp case 05.24.2021 By Ryan McCarthy Texas RioGrande Legal Aid said a JBS workers compensation insurer denied a claim of lost wages.Read More
Kroger’s new fulfillment center up and running 05.24.2021 By Josh Sosland CFO offers optimistic assessment of the highly automated Cincinnati facility.Read More
Foodservice sales key to Hormel’s Q2 success 05.24.2021 By Keith Nunes The company’s foodservice business sales exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels.Read More
Podcast: Journey to diversity, equity and inclusion 05.21.2021 By Kimberlie Clyma The Manufacturing Institute’s AJ Jorgenson shares steps toward becoming a more diverse workplace. Read More
Grand jury indicts Claxton Poultry Farms for price fixing, bid rigging 05.21.2021 By Erica Shaffer The agency previously indicted two executives of the company in 2020.Read More