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
NPD Group: US restaurant numbers continue to decline during coronavirus 04.14.2020 By Keith Nunes A weak economy may cause consumers to reconsider their food purchasing patterns.Read More
Cargill reduces shifts at Alberta beef plant 04.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer A local union is asking for a two-week closure and a meeting with stakeholders.Read More
Applegate hires director of raw supply chain 04.14.2020 By Rebekah Schouten Stefan Oellinger joins the Hormel subsidiary from Fresh Direct.Read More
Lincoln Premium reports COVID-19 case 04.14.2020 By Bob Sims It is the first case at the Costco chicken supplier’s facility.Read More
Canada to invest C$50 million to support isolation protocols 04.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer The program will help companies support foreign workers during the mandatory quarantine period.Read More