Cattle associations call for DOJ meat packer probe 04.22.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA is investigating, but the groups say it is taking too long.Read More
Tyson temporarily halts production at its Waterloo plant 04.22.2020 By Joel Crews The Iowa pork processing facility will close this week and the company is making testing available to workers.Read More
Conagra suspends operations at Marshall, Mo., plant 04.22.2020 By Eric Schroeder The frozen meals plant will be closed until April 27.Read More
210 Analytics: Easter coronavirus shopping leads to meat sales increase 04.22.2020 By Emily Park During the week of April 12, every meat and poultry category continued to sell above typical levels.Read More
MegaMex Foods temporarily closes processing plant 04.22.2020 By Keith Nunes The plant is scheduled to reopen May 4.Read More
NRA: Foodservice industry needs $240 billion emergency fund 04.21.2020 By Erica Shaffer The association is urging lawmakers to approve a targeted relief plan for the industry.Read More
Streamlined fever screening at processing plants reduces exposure 04.21.2020 By Joel Crews Tyson and many other plants are investing in automated, infrared walk-through temperature scanners.Read More
World’s Poultry Congress postponed to 2021 04.21.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The group said it will leave registration open until the end of 2020.Read More
Kansas expands COVID testing to counties with food, meat plants 04.21.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The meat plants in SW Kansas process 30% of nation’s beef supply.Read More
Tyson resumes limited operations at Iowa plant 04.21.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The governor of Iowa plans to bring in the National Guard to help with testing.Read More