Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Novel Farms Promotes First Cultivated Pork Loin

Berkeley, California-based Novel Farms has unveiled the first marbled cultivated pork loin, which will provide a supply of animal protein while offering human health, environmental and animal welfare benefits. While the majority of cultivated meat companies focus on making sausages or burgers, only a handful of companies in the world have been able to showcase pork or beef […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest

Hobart Enhances Meat Saw To Increase Operator Convenience

Troy, Ohio-based Hobart, a commercial food equipment manufacturer, has announced an enhancement to its 6614 meat saw, adding an integrated meat pusher attachment for increased operator convenience. The attachment, which is connected to the meat saw, flips out of the way and locks in place when not in use. The pusher plate eliminates the need to handle items […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Star Ranch Angus Brand Honors Disabled Veterans At Reception

Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods’ fresh meats brand, has donated brisket to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 150 in Corpus Christi, Texas, for its annual Purple Heart Day barbecue dinner. Support for the event, which took place Aug. 6, was part of the Star Ranch Angus brand’s Good Neighbor Initiative, an annual effort that identifies opportunities […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Eliminate Hunger In Local Communities

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 nonprofit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance programs. These donations are part of a nationwide philanthropy effort to support most Feeding America member food banks. The grants from Tyson Foods’ Social Investment Committee will fund a variety of programs to address […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Support Hunger Relief

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 nonprofit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance programs. These donations are part of a nationwide philanthropy program that the company supports and includes most Feeding America member food banks. The grants from Tyson Foods’ Social Investment Committee will fund a variety […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast

Tyson Foods Invests $90M To Expand Facility In Forest, MS

Tyson Foods has completed a $90 million expansion to its processing plant in Forest, Mississippi. This investment is part of the company’s commitment to meet the increasing demand for protein and deliver on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth. This expansion will create 320 jobs and represent its single largest capital investment in Scott County. […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Northeast

McAdams Appointed President, Perdue Foods And COO, Perdue Farms

Salisbury, Maryland-based Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held company, has appointed Kevin McAdams as president of Perdue Foods and COO of Perdue Farms, effective immediately. He will report to Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms. “We’re thrilled to have Kevin join Perdue Farms. He brings more than 25 years of experience as a successful and trusted leader […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West

Tyson Foods, Albertsons Launch Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork

Tyson Foods and Albertsons are introducing Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to shoppers in Portland, Oregon. The Tyson Foods fresh meats’ brand is available at 140 Albertsons stores within the Portland division. The product line is designed to meet consumers’ needs for e-commerce-friendly options.  “We are thrilled to introduce Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to Albertsons shoppers,” […]