Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s Seafood has launched two new air-fried products: fish fillets and butterfly shrimp. “The most exciting part about these new products is that they’ve already been air fried before they get to the consumer,” said Jake Holbrook, VP of marketing. “You don’t need to own an air fryer to enjoy all of the benefits of light, […]
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Tyson Foods Shares New Employee Benefits
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has shared new changes and investments aimed at increasing U.S. team members relationships and enhancing workplace culture. Tyson Foods has invested more than $20 million this year to offer longer parental leave, additional mental health support and other wellness and health plan benefits to further enhance employee well-being as part of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Donated More Than 18M Pounds Of Protein In 2022
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has donated more than 18 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of about 72 million servings of protein – to food banks, pantries and hunger relief organizations in its plant communities and across the nation in fiscal 2022. “We strive to improve the quality of life for our team members, their […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Bristol Seafood Receives B Corp Certification
Portland, Maine-based Bristol Seafood has become a certified B Corp., meeting the standards of social and environmental impact. B Corp Certification means that a company is verified as meeting B Lab’s high standards for social and environmental impact, that it made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance and that it demonstrates accountability and transparency by […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Protein Company Invests $20M Into Facility In Newbern, TN
Tyson Foods is investing more than $20 million into a Newbern, Tennessee, facility by expanding its production capabilities, building an employee wellness center and constructing an independent roadway for production transportation. “This project has already proven to be instrumental to facility performance, as we continue to meet increased demand for our Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, National
Are You In Compliance With USDA Beef Grinding Requirements?
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Existing regulations from USDA-FSIS require that all facilities that grind beef, including retail establishments like supermarkets, maintain records regarding the source materials. Records must also indicate cleaning and sanitation practices. Although this rule has been around for more than seven years, FSIS still finds retailers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Appoints Morris As Group President Of Poultry
Wes Morris has been named president of Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ poultry business, effective Jan. 27. He takes the position from David Bray, who is departing as group president of poultry, a position he held since 2021. Morris has more than 35 years of experience working in poultry and consumer sales. Morris joined Tyson Foods […]
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Tyson Foods Opens Entries For K-12 Hunger Hero Contest
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is honoring K-12 foodservice operators nationwide with the return of its third-annual Tyson K-12 Hunger Hero program. Five recipients will be announced in April to win a $5,000 grant and prizes to be used for their district’s foodservice program. Winners are selected by the Tyson Foods K-12 team, recognizing individuals working in a school […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Karis Makes $150M Investment In Cattlemen’s Heritage Plant
Des Moines, Iowa-based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company has announced that Karis Capital is investing $150 million in the company’s planned facility in Mills County, Iowa. The investment will allow Cattlemen’s Heritage to move forward with groundbreaking for the plant later this year. “This $150 million strategic investment by Karis represents a critical milestone in the Cattlemen’s Heritage […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Brings Back Heart-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is bringing back its “Nuggets of Love” heart-shaped chicken nuggets in celebration of Valentine’s Day. A recent survey by Caravan found that 84 percent of Americans say heart-shaped foods are a fun way to show love on Valentine’s Day and more than half have happy memories of sharing chicken nuggets with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Survey Reports Record Year For Seafood, Highlighting Salmon
High inflation, continued supply chain challenges and fluctuating restaurant engagement resulted in another year of record food and beverage sales, reaching $753 billion in 2022. However, unit sales dropped for the second year in a row but remained ahead of 2019. Unlike volume, units are measured consistent across all categories. According to IRI, 210 Analytics […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Introduces Canadian Turkey Bacon At Sam’s Club
Telford, Pennsylvania-based Godshall’s is launching its all-natural uncured Canadian turkey bacon in Sam’s Club locations. Made with U.S. raised turkey, Godshall’s all-natural uncured Canadian turkey bacon is thick cut and has a wood smoked flavor. In addition, the products contains no msg, gluten or nitrates and packs 12-gram of protein with 90 calories per serving. “To date, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Midwest
Cargill Announces CFO Transition
Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced that Jamie Miller will step down as CFO to accept an opportunity outside the company. Joanne Knight will serve as Cargill’s acting CFO. “We are grateful for Jamie’s service to Cargill,” said Brian Sikes, president and CEO. “Over the last few years, we have further strengthened our business model, expanded our business portfolio, and are well-positioned for long-term success.” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Appoints Deckinger As General Counsel, Secretary
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has named Adam Deckinger as general counsel and secretary, effective immediately. Deckinger has been with the company since 2018, most recently serving as SVP, head of law and compliance. He will report to Donnie King, president and CEO. Deckinger will succeed Amy Tu, chief legal officer and secretary, who was named […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
FFP To Highlight Portfolio At IPPE Expo In Atlanta
Florida Food Products Inc., a formulator and producer of vegetable and fruit-based clean label ingredient solutions, will highlight its portfolio Jan. 24-26 during the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees are invited to visit FFP’s booth No. BC9419 to discover how to ditch synthetic ingredients in meat and poultry products with FFP’s […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Tyson Foods To Create 400 Jobs At Illinois Plant
Tyson Foods has expanded its workforce projections for its prepared foods facility in Caseyville, Illinois. This will create about 400 new employee positions to meet the growing demand for Hillshire Farm and Jimmy Dean grab-and-go snacking and breakfast items. This boost is a result of the $180 million expansion in development. Seven production lines and 270,000 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Students Explore Industry Through Seaboard Foods’ Winternship
Twenty-three students from 16 colleges participated last week in Guymon, Oklahoma-based Seaboard Foods’ annual Winternship program. The week-long Winternship provides an opportunity for students to explore the operations of a connected pork production company, network with experts, better define career paths and gain knowledge about how pork is produced. “Studies have shown there are misconceptions and a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Swaggerty’s Farm Receives AA Grade In BRC Standards
Kodak, Tennessee-based Swaggerty’s Farm scored the highest AA Certification in BRC Global Food Safety standards. Founded in 1930 by Lonas Swaggerty, Swaggerty’s Farm is a family-owned and -operated sausage company in East Tennessee that has consistently cultivated a culture of food safety. There are various national, third-party and food safety risk assessment standards to abide by, but […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Believer Meats Breaks Ground On Production Facility
Israel-based Believer Meats broke ground Dec. 7 on its first U.S. commercial facility in Wilson, North Carolina. Once operational, the 200,000-square-foot facility will be the one of the largest cultivated meat production centers with the capacity to produce at least 10,000 metric tons of product, without the need to slaughter a single animal. “Our facility propels Believer […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Industry Leader Establishes Grass Fed Foods Platform
Loveland, Colorado-based Grass Fed Foods has announced the formation of the nation’s largest grass fed beef platform by merging SunFed Ranch and Teton Waters Ranch. In the merger, Grass Fed Foods will becomes the foremost outlet for grass fed beef products, bringing together SunFed Ranch, a California-based leader in prime cuts and grinds, and industry […]