Protein News covers the production, processing, and distribution of protein-rich foods derived from animals, including meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy. This section explores the entire supply chain, from farming practices and animal nutrition to processing methods and market trends. It also delves into sustainability, animal welfare, and innovations in protein sources, including alternative options like plant-based, insect, and lab-grown proteins. The Protein category is essential for understanding the role of all protein types in global nutrition, economic impacts, and evolving consumer preferences.
ENID, O.K. — Tyson Foods Inc. confirmed the company is expanding its operations in Enid, Oklahoma, by reopening a former AdvancePierre facility. Tyson said that 14 new jobs will be…
DALLAS — During the Annual Meat Conference, companies and brands readied their protein trend information for 2023 while showing off their latest products. Cargill’s North American protein business, a subsidiary…
CHICAGO — McDonald’s Corp. announced on Feb. 6 that it reached its goal of sourcing 100% cage-free eggs in the United States two years ahead of the original goal. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
