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
210 Analytics: Meat sales continue to rise at beginning of April 04.14.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Record numbers for the retail meat segment came in the middle of March.Read More
Tyson coronavirus cases at Washington plant top 30 04.14.2020 By Joel Crews The company purchased 150 infrared walk-thru temperature scanners as an additional precaution.Read More