Indiana Packers Corp. suspends operations over coronavirus concerns 04.27.2020 By Joel Crews Positive cases in the community and among 15 plant workers were the reasons for the action taken.Read More
Two Jennie-O plants in Minnesota close due to COVID-19 04.27.2020 By Keith Nunes Fourteen employees have already tested positive for the virus and the company expects more.Read More
Domino’s sales remain strong despite coronavirus pandemic 04.27.2020 By Eric Schroeder Nearly all US stores remain open at this time.Read More
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