Protein enters a new era of innovation
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Most Americans are trying to consume protein, and the desire to get more continues to rise (59% in 2022, 67% 2023 and 71% 2024), according to…
Pilgrim’s Q2 profits more than quintuple last year’s levels
GREELEY, COLO. — Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.’s disciplined diversification strategy paired with continued operational excellence have reaped their reward in the second quarter ended June 30. The company reported a profit…
WASDE updates meat production estimates for 2024
WASHINGTON — In its July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the US Department of Agriculture stated that it would slightly decrease its meat and poultry production estimates…
Maple Leaf undeterred by Q2 net loss
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — After a short-term decline in the first quarter, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. remains optimistic about its performance following second quarter results. The company said it is on…
New kid on the kill floor
After nearly two years working with MEAT+POULTRY, I set foot for the first time into a USDA-inspected slaughtering facility. I was welcomed in as part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s…
GRSB to hold sixth Global Conference on Sustainable Beef
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) is preparing for the sixth Global Conference on Sustainable Beef, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, which will bring together leaders in…
Meat Institute, NCC push back against Harris price-gouging proposal
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris described various economic proposals for her presidential campaign, including a federal ban on price gouging on Aug. 16. In her prepared remarks, Harris talked…
USDA poultry, egg outlook projects steady growth through 2033
WASHINGTON — US poultry and egg production is projected to grow steadily through 2033, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS). The agency’s annual 10-year projections…
CFO for Maple Leaf’s pork business spinoff named
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — In preparation for the spinoff of its pork business in 2025, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced Deepak Bhandari will serve as chief financial officer of the Pork…
Beef export value exceeds $900 million in May
WASHINGTON – US beef exports recorded the highest value in May, topping $900 million, the highest since June 2023, according to data released by the US Department of Agriculture and…