The important issue discussed throughout the conference was the impact tariffs would or could have on markets when they go into effect on April 2.

Smithfield Foods exited the US public equity market roughly a decade ago but has emerged as a completely different company, according to Shane Smith, president and CEO.

The all-natural, minimally processed duck features no antibiotics ever and is halal certified.

Pilgrim’s Europe operates the largest lamb processing operation in the United Kingdom.

A new record of retail meat sales was reached in 2024, with an all-time high of $104.6 billion, according to the 20^th annual Power of Meat report released on March 24 at the Annual Meat Conference.

From Jan.1, 2024, to Feb. 12, 2025, FSIS issued 59 recalls and public health alerts related to meat and poultry products.

Force of Nature Meats, a US meat brand founded on regenerative agriculture principles, is launching a chicken program it hopes will establish a new standard for poultry sourcing.

In its Constituent Update March 20, the FDA confirmed that the intention to extend the deadline by 30 months does not include intention to amend any requirements of FSMA 204’s final Food Traceability Rule.

Bord Bia will be highlighting the EU’s food safety, quality assurance, traceability, animal welfare, and sustainability standards at the 2025 Annual Meat Conference.

This new detection comes at a time when the country is transitioning its approach of mitigating HPAI.