Risk of meat shortage accelerates rising meat prices 05.15.2020 By Ron Sterk Plant closures and the interruption of the supply chain are impacting the entire meat industry.Read More
Consumers are starting to reach for fresh over canned and frozen 05.14.2020 By Emily Park New data from Chicory indicates that shopping habits are starting to readjust after the hoarding behaviors caused by the coronavirus. Read More
200-plus Tyson employees test positive for COVID-19 at Nebraska plant 05.14.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The plant conducted mass testing with the local health department at the beginning of the month.Read More
Niman Ranch partners with Edible Communities to honor food heroes 05.13.2020 By Emily Park For every submission made, Niman Ranch will donate a serving of their certified-humane meat to COVID-19 relief organizations. Read More
GIANT supports food chain businesses with emergency grant programs 05.13.2020 By Emily Park The individual grants range from $2,500 to $15,000 and went to 110 recipients. Read More
Problem, solved: how Magnolia River and Schnucks worked fast to get protective shields up 05.13.2020 By Andy Nelson The story of how Magnolia River Manufacturing came to provide safety shields for Schnucks to keep the coronavirus at bay is one of imagination, trust and decisive action in the face of adversity.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
Above-average grocery sales continue, food prices rise 05.12.2020 By Emily Park Nielsen also released data for price changes among meat, dairy and alternative products, showing food prices for the week of May 2 above 2019 prices. Read More
Meijer donates KN95 face masks to frontline workers 05.12.2020 By Emily Park Meijer is distributing 750,000 KN95 face masks to hospital systems, government agencies, law enforcement agencies and other first responders. Read More
Hormel reopens two of its subsidiary facilities 05.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The facilities in Minnesota and Kansas resumed operations over the weekend.Read More