Erica Shaffer

Maple Leaf Foods announces two employees tested positive for COVID-19

04.07.2020

By Erica Shaffer and Eric Schroeder

The company notified coworkers who had close contact with the individuals.

Smithfield Foods details coronavirus response

03.23.2020

By Erica Shaffer

Ken Sullivan delivered a message to consumers with details of steps the company is taking to ensure the safety of workers and pork products.

Podcast: Fresh off the Verde Farms from Meat+Poultry

03.13.2020

By Erica Shaffer

The grass-fed beef purveyor swept into the 2020 Annual Meat Conference with a new plant, new funding and a new product line.

PRE includes Halal certification on new packaging

02.27.2020

By Erica Shaffer

New-look packaging highlights key product attributes.

Federal lawmakers recently introduced the . Livestock Risk Management and Education Act.

Ag groups support funding increases for inspections

01.30.2020

By Erica Shaffer

A letter to members of the House Committee on Homeland Security featured 80 signatures.

Meat industry hails USMCA

01.29.2020

By Erica Shaffer

Canada must ratify the agreement before it can take effect.

Tanka and Niman Ranch have formed a partnership.

Niman Ranch partners with Native American producers on bison meat snacks

01.28.2020

By Erica Shaffer

Native American producers are encouraged to participate.

Swine slaughter inspection rules challenged

01.14.2020

By Erica Shaffer

Food & Water Watch, Center for Food Safety, argue the new scheme runs contrary to the Federal Meat Inspection Act.

USDA rule would help keep meat, poultry markets competitive

01.13.2020

By Erica Shaffer

But any rule must protect marketing agreements within the industry, NAMI says.

Broiler industry on track for better year in 2020

12.18.2019

By Erica Shaffer

Rabobank reports the US broiler industry should see improved returns.

Erica Shaffer

ARTICLES

Maple Leaf Foods announces two employees tested positive for COVID-19

Smithfield Foods details coronavirus response

Podcast: Fresh off the Verde Farms from Meat+Poultry

PRE includes Halal certification on new packaging

Ag groups support funding increases for inspections

Meat industry hails USMCA

Niman Ranch partners with Native American producers on bison meat snacks

Swine slaughter inspection rules challenged

USDA rule would help keep meat, poultry markets competitive

Broiler industry on track for better year in 2020

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