The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently released a new report on the Boar’s Head multi-state Listeria outbreak that occurred in 2024. The report highlighted inadequate sanitation practices at the Jarratt, Va., facility operated by Boar’s Head. This outbreak...
German authorities have recently reported the country's first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in nearly four decades. The virus was detected in three dead water buffalo on a farm in the state of Brandenburg, located on the outskirts of Berlin. Initially, the...
MBC Companies, a frozen baked breakfast foods maker based in McDonald, Tennessee, recently announced the acquisition of frozen pizza manufacturer Nardone Brothers Baking Co. This strategic move expands MBC's product portfolio beyond breakfast items and into the lunch, dinner, and late-night dining segments. The...
The hog markets have experienced a notable rise despite an upswing in pork values, according to recent reports. Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures rebounded due to strong cash cattle and beef prices, as well as the US Department of Agriculture's denial of...
Tesco, a leading retailer, has recently unveiled plans to establish two low carbon concept farms within its supply chain. These farms will serve as testing grounds for innovative low carbon farming methods and will also assist suppliers in expediting their innovation efforts. In a...
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently participated in a trade mission to Morocco, organized by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The delegation, led by Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley, included representatives from 50 agricultural companies and organizations. The purpose of the...
