With the primary goal of preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the safety of the nation’s food supply, FSMA introduced a comprehensive set of regulations and standards.
As the plant manager of the Kinston facility, David Hoffman said driving quality and a food safety mindset among the team are top of mind, although his number one goal is to provide a safe work environment for plant employees.
Cargill’s North American Protein business released its annual Protein Profile, which provides insights into consumer preferences and meat and poultry purchasing habits.
For 2024, as the availability of bacon rose and pricing leveled off to what consumers are willing to pay, retailers have begun promoting it and consumers are responding by purchasing bacon at or above prior levels.