Tight turkey supplies have CoBank economists warning consumers to expect higher costs to fill their Thanksgiving tables this year.

Harbor Foodservice, family-owned distributor in the Pacific Northwest, announced the acquisition of NW Foodservice Distribution Inc. as part of its strategy to expand its presence in that region.

Tyson Foods Inc. agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle a poultry price-fixing lawsuit filed by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson a year ago.

On Oct. 20, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) announced a new program that provides hands-on training for current meat industry workers in humane pre-slaughter handling, transport, stunning, humane handling program development, and stunning equipment maintenance.

Hoxton Farms raised $22 million in a Series A round for a new pilot facility to produce cultivated animal fat. The 13,000 square-foot startup facility will operate in London.

The Annual Meat Conference (AMC) has a new look, which was unveiled by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association on Oct. 21.

On Oct. 21, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in Rhode Island, the first case the state has seen.

Perdue Farms shared its 2022 Commitments to Animal Care Report during its recent annual Animal Care Summit.

Doug Ramsey, former Beyond Meat chief operating officer, is officially no longer with the company.

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) board of directors elected its slate of officers for 2023, with Steve Van Lannen, president and chief operating officer of American Foods Group LLC, chosen to serve as the incoming chairman.