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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]