Burgers’ Smokehouse will close until April 20 04.16.2020 By Bob Sims Three employees at the facility have tested positive for COVID-19.Read More
Tyson confirms deaths of two employees from Iowa plant 04.16.2020 By Joel Crews Processing at the facility has been closed since April 6.Read More
CBA: Food line workers need better PPE guidance 04.16.2020 By Sam Danley Manufacturers face uneven access to safety gear.Read More
Wayne Farms confirms COVID-19 cases at five different facilities 04.16.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said it started installing protective workstation dividers for workers.Read More
CDC schedules tour of SD Smithfield plant following COVID cases 04.16.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Almost 600 employees from the plant have contracted the virus.Read More
IDDBA: Deli sales mixed during first week of April 04.15.2020 By Erica Shaffer Measures implemented to address the pandemic have impacted some deli categories more than others.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods reports COVID-19 cases at three plants 04.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy All the employees are at home in self-quarantine.Read More
Tyson plant in Iowa to remain closed 04.15.2020 By Joel Crews An additional 86 positive cases of coronavirus were related to the outbreak at the facility.Read More
Smithfield to provide $100 million ‘Responsibility Bonus’ to affected workers 04.15.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The bonus will be provided to employees who miss work due to COVID exposure or diagnosis.Read More
NPPC says ‘immediate action is imperative’ to help pork producers 04.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The trade association reports a potential $5 billion loss for hog farmers in 2020. Read More