Research begins on controlling COVID-19 outbreaks at processing plants 09.15.2020 By Joel Crews Grants of $1.33 million are facilitating the research project.Read More
Canada dedicates millions to food worker safety projects 09.09.2020 By Erica Shaffer The Emergency Processing Fund emphasizes supporting meat processing facilities.Read More
Maple Leaf finalizes sale of Drummondville plant 07.30.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Giannone Poultry will purchase the company’s Drummondville, Quebec, facility.Read More
CDC highlights best COVID-19 practices at Perdue Farms facility 05.22.2020 By Bob Sims The agency shared a report highlighting best practices and suggestions for improvement.Read More
Bill introduced to Congress would protect meat processors from liability amid COVID-19 05.18.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s resolution was co-sponsored by 10 other members of Congress.Read More
14 US senators request additional aid for pork producers 05.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy NPPC put out a similar proposal to address livestock backing up at producers’ facilities.Read More
Ag Secretary clarifies implications of Trump's executive order on processing plants 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The letters reiterated the need to follow new CDC and OSHA guidance when reopening plants.Read More
Seaboard Triumph Foods employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Iowa plant 04.17.2020 By Erica Shaffer A Seaboard Foods employee in Guymon, Okla., has also tested positive for COVID-19.Read More
COVID-19 hits Perdue Farms employee 03.31.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said it is taking precautions recommended by the CDC.Read More
Wayne Farms expanding Mississippi poultry plant 01.10.2020 By Joel Crews The expansion project will accommodate additional production of the Ladybird product line.Read More