Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods Spins Off Pork Operations

Shareholders have approved the proposed spinoff of the company's pork operations to form Canada Packers Inc.

June 12, 2025

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Industry News

Conagra Brands Enters Into a Definitive Agreement with High Liner Foods

Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands has agreed to sell its Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's frozen seafood brands to High Liner Foods for $55 million, a move aimed at reshaping Conagra's portfolio and reducing debt.

June 6, 2025

Industry News

Trump Administration Pulls Funding for Bird Flu Vaccine

The administration cites safety concerns regarding mRNA technology as the rationale for halting Moderna’s vaccine despite rising fears about bird flu’s spread among livestock and humans.

June 5, 2025

Robotics

Meat Processor Automates on a Budget

Formic

Land O’Frost is reaping the rewards of five palletizers without the typical upfront challenges thanks to the RaaS offering from Formic.

June 2, 2025

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

JBS USA to Invest $135 Million in Sausage Plant in Perry, Iowa

JBS USA

The investment is projected to create 500 direct jobs and 250 local construction jobs, with operations expected to begin in late 2026.

May 29, 2025

Workforce

PartsXpress Announces J.W. Ashmore as National Sales Manager

PartsXpress

Record-setting growth ignites new leadership and paves the way for the future of PartsXpress.

May 1, 2025

Workforce

Wayne-Sanderson Farms Names Kevin McDaniel as President and CEO

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Kevin McDaniel has been promoted to President and CEO of Wayne-Sanderson Farms, replacing Clint Rivers who will remain as Executive Chairman.

April 7, 2025

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Unlocking Extended Shelf Life with High Pressure Processing

This nonthermal pasteurization method has revolutionized approaches to food safety and quality, offering a compelling alternative to traditional heat treatments.

April 4, 2025

Workforce

John Pittard Retires as CEO of AlaTrade, Passing the Torch to Josh Whitley

AlaTrade Foods, Inc.

Pittard transitions to AlaTrade's Board of Directors, while Whitley assumes the role of CEO and President of the employee-owned poultry processing company in Alabama.

March 6, 2025

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AlaTrade Foods, Inc.

March 6, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

Ross Industries Inc. Partners with Modernpack Hoppe GmbH to Distribute SEPAmatic Soft Belt Separators in the United States

Ross Industries

Ross Industries secures exclusive U.S. distribution of SEPAmatic Soft Belt Separators, which gently separate food components of different textures, maximizing efficiency and yield.

February 27, 2025

Processing Equipment

Rebellyous Foods Shares Plant-Based Production System Impact

Rebellyous Foods' Mock 2 Production System has a multi-faceted impact on the company’s alternative protein processing endeavors.

February 27, 2025

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

D&F Equipment Sales Launches New Website

D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.

The equipment manufacturer and engineering supplier for the food processing industries' new website showcases its history, services, and commitment to a cohesive brand presence.

February 14, 2025