Red meat exports positive for March 05.08.2020 By Ryan McCarthy USMEF says the impact of COVID-19 could negatively influence shipments in April and May.Read More
PETA buys shares in meat companies 05.08.2020 By Erica Shaffer The animal rights group wants to push processors to package vegan ‘meat.’Read More
Jennie-O Turkey Store reopens Willmar plant 05.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer The company decided to pause operations to undergo a facility-wide cleaning.Read More
Maple Lodge Farms works through outbreak 05.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer The Canadian poultry processor says it was prepared for cases.Read More
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
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