Industry News

Simmons Foods Planning $100 Million Expansion of Arkansas Plant

The project will add 65,000 sq ft to the plant to allow for two new automated production and packaging lines, and increase annual production capacity by approximately 100 million lb.

January 14, 2022

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Industry News

Farbest Foods Expanding Indiana Plant

The $12.8 million, 22,000-sq-ft project will streamline deboning, while improving output and practices at the turkey processing facility.

January 13, 2022

Sustainability

Smithfield Makes USDA and EPA List of U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

The company earned the distinction after announcing a new goal to reduce by half the overall food loss and waste at all its U.S. company-owned operations by 2030.

January 7, 2022

Industry News

New Action Plan to Offer Funding for Small Meat Producers

Administered by the USDA, the plan will make funds available to smaller meat producers to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.

January 5, 2022

Industry News

JBS Buying King’s Group and Its Premium Italian Charcuterie Brands

JBS subsidiary Rigamonti will acquire the historic brands King’s and Principe, and the group’s entire operation in the U.S., as well as four production facilities in Italy.

December 15, 2021

Industry News

Cattlemen’s Heritage to Build Beef Processing Facility in Iowa

ESI Group has been selected to design and construct the 500,000-sq-ft greenfield facility, which is expected break ground in spring of next year and to be up and running in December 2023.

December 10, 2021

Processing Equipment

Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores… Meet Me Where You Are

Whether you’re coming from a traditional sector or something on the move in the alternative protein realm, it’s worth sharing insights to help get the most out of your operations.

December 10, 2021

Industry News

JBS Entering Cultivated Protein Market With Acquisition of BioTech Foods

As a part of the move, the company will be building a new production plant in Spain, which will scale up production, and a research & development center in biotechnology and cultivated protein in Brazil.

November 18, 2021

Sustainability

Meat Institute Announces New Climate Targets

The group has released new targets, alongside its sustainability framework launched through the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow.

November 11, 2021

Industry News

Swift Prepared Foods to Buy Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats

The JBS USA subsidiary is paying $90 million to acquire the California-based producer of quality smoked bacon, ham, and turkey products for sale to retail and wholesale customers.

October 20, 2021

Sustainability

Liffey Meats and Graphic Packaging International Support Lidl’s Sustainability Goals

Liffey Meats and Graphic Packaging International are given the Processor/Supplier Partnership Category award in ProFood World's SEMA.

October 19, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield Packaging Reduction Nets Savings in Ham Production

Company wins third place in the Project Category of ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

October 11, 2021

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods Creates Bacon Centre of Excellence at Winnipeg Plant

The expansion of the prepared meats plant and creation of the centre significantly increase its production capacity and position the company to meet growing customer and consumer demand in the pre-cooked bacon market.

October 6, 2021