In times where everyone is practicing social distancing, neighbors are looking for ways to safely reconnect with each other and enjoy some summertime activities that bring everyone together, like cookouts and barbecues. There’s a way to do both. On Saturday, May 2, Oscar Mayer is inviting everyone to bring the backyard cookout to the front yard in its […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
Executive Order Issued To Protect Against Meat Shortages
The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) issued a statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order April 28 to ensure the ongoing production of meat and poultry to feed Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. A portion of the order reads as follows: “It is important that processors of beef, pork, and poultry (“meat […]
JBS USA Reopens Beef Facility In Greeley, CO, April 27
The JBS Greeley, Colorado, beef production facility reopened April 24 after quarantining the workforce for a period of time exceeding recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To enhance the company’s existing daily temperature screening efforts, symptomatic team members now will be provided free, on-site testing, conducted in coordination with the […]
JBS USA Announces Indefinite Closure Of Worthington Pork Facility
Greeley, Colorado-based JBS USA on April 20 announced the indefinite closure of its Worthington, Minnesota, pork production facility. The facility employs more than 2,000 Nobles County team members and processes 20,000 hogs per day. “We don’t make this decision lightly,” said Bob Krebs, president of JBS USA Pork. “We recognize JBS Worthington is critical to […]
Foster Farms Donates Additional 400K Poultry Servings To Hunger Relief
Livingston, California-based Foster Farms is donating an additional 400,000 servings of poultry to community hunger relief organizations throughout California to help families impacted economically by Covid-19. Recently, the family-owned company announced a donation of two million servings of protein to food banks and community organizations on the West Coast, and in Louisiana and Alabama. “The […]
Foster Farms Donates 2M+ Servings Of Poultry To Hunger Relief
Livingston, California-based Foster Farms is partnering with food banks to help provide more than 2 million meals to families impacted by the economic consequences of Covid-19. In the coming days, the family-owned company will actively contribute to hunger relief efforts, delivering much needed protein to food banks and community organizations on the West Coast as […]
Grecian Delight Foods, Kronos Foods Reach Merger Agreement
Grecian Delight, a Parthenis family business, and Kronos Foods, one of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners’ (e2p) portfolio companies, have reached a merger agreement. The merger between the two leading providers of authentic Mediterranean and globally-inspired cuisine will allow them to better serve their customers by offering more overall value through enhanced services, expansive product lines and […]
Louisiana Fish Fry Introduces Hot Cajun Fire Boil Mix
Louisiana Fish Fry, a manufacturer of Louisiana-inspired seasonings, sauces and fry mixes, introduced Cajun Fire, a hotter version of its iconic Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil. The new boil preserves the blend of seasonings of the original and increases the heat for boil masters who like a little more kick to their crawfish. “Crawfish season is already […]
