Legislators ask USDA to end contracts with JBS 04.24.2023 By Rachael Oatman Two lawmakers urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to suspend government contracts with meatpacking giant JBS SA, including its subsidiaries. Read More
Cargill terminates all contracts with PSSI 04.20.2023 By Rachael Oatman Cargill said it is looking to alternate solutions that do not compromise its commitment to people and food safety. Read More
Perdue Farms joins study for reducing Salmonella cases 04.19.2023 By Rachael Oatman The company has announced a partnership with Cornell University and the University of Illinois.Read More
Tyson workers launch strike leading up to Van Buren plant closure 04.11.2023 By Rachael Oatman Since the closure was announced in March, several workers have left the company before layoffs are administered. The closure affects nearly 1,000 workers.Read More
Swift Prepared Foods opens new Principe Foods facility 04.07.2023 By Rachael Oatman The operation produces high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie. Read More
Arkansas community to host job fair in support of former Tyson employees 04.06.2023 By Rachael Oatman Residents of the city of Van Buren, Ark., are rallying around Tyson Foods’ workers impacted by a recent poultry plant closure. Read More
Perdue Farms ranked 16th in list of America's 45 most trusted companies 04.05.2023 By Rachael Oatman Fourth-generation, family owned protein processor Perdue Farms was named one of the most trustworthy companies in America by Newsweek.Read More
Hormel Foods ranked 15th in list of America’s 45 most trustworthy companies 04.05.2023 By Rachael Oatman Hormel Foods Corp. announced that it was named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for the second year in a row.Read More
Meat processing capacity bill is reintroduced 04.04.2023 By Rachael Oatman bipartisan bill that would support local meat processing capacity was reintroduced in March.Read More
Cargill, Nestlé commit to $15 million investment in conservation practices 03.31.2023 By Rachael Oatman The two food giants are teaming up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in a conservation effort. Read More