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.
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…
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…
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…
KANSAS CITY, MO. — A second round of testing for H5N1 in dairy products confirmed previous sampling results that the pasteurization process kills any active trace of the virus, making…
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA. — The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) announced on Aug. 14 the release of its 2024 Meat and Poultry Processing Industry Data Collection and Analysis. In 2023,…
WASHINGTON — On Aug. 9, a US appeals court upheld the dismissal of an animal rights group’s lawsuit filed against the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approving “misleading labels”…
BROOKINGS, SD. — South Dakota State University (SDSU) announced on Aug. 16 that the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council committed $1.2 million toward expanding the university’s Swine Education and Research…
DENVER — US pork exports are taking a backseat, as beef boasts its highest value in nearly two years, according to data released from the US Department of Agriculture and…
CAMDEN, NJ. – Campbell Soup Co. has launched its latest soup line of Campbell’s Chunky, a line of burger-based soups. The line comes in three varieties, including: Campbell’s Chunky Sirloin…
