Federal court rejects swine slaughter line speed provision 04.01.2021 By Erica Shaffer A judge ruled that USDA-FSIS failed to consider whether increasing line speeds would harm workers.Read More
USDA withdraws poultry line speed rule proposal 01.26.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The NCC hopes that the Biden Administration will sign onto the rule in the future.Read More
Legislation, lawsuit take aim at processing line speeds 07.29.2020 By Erica Shaffer Detractors say workers, already facing COVID-19, face elevated risk for injuries.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
Albertsons brings Plated in-house 11.13.2019 By Kimberlie Clyma The meal kit subscription service brand will be added to the store’s Own Brands portfolio.Read More
Editor’s Blog: Beyond the bottom line 03.25.2019 By Kimberlie Clyma Gerber Poultry increases line speed and passes benefits on to employees.Read More
FSIS includes new criteria to poultry line speeds 10.01.2018 By Ryan McCarthy Companies will still need a waiver to perform line speeds over 140 birds per minute.Read More
Poultry line speed waiver requests trigger opposition 08.03.2018 By Joel Crews Twelve organizations submitted a joint letter to FSIS urging the agency to reject the requests from four poultry companies.Read More
