Industry News

Meati Pushes Growth of Mushroom Meat Alternative

The mycelium-based Eat Meati line is expanding into Super Target stores, the latest in a slew of retail coups as production ramps up at the Mega Ranch facility.

January 12, 2024

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Regulatory

Co-Manufacturer Recalls 66.5 Tons of Turkey Kielbasa for Possible Bone Fragments

The Parkview brand retail product—which is sold at Aldi—was recalled after consumer complaints about bone pieces found in the sausages, with one minor oral injury reported.

January 9, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Salmonella Contamination Leads to Recall of 5.5 Tons of Retail Charcuterie Trays

The Busseto Foods ready-to-eat meat samplers were distributed to Sam’s Club stores throughout the U.S.

January 9, 2024

Industry News

Cal-Maine Foods to Acquire Shuttered Tyson Poultry Plant in Missouri

Cal-Maine intends to repurpose the dormant facility and its surrounding assets for egg grading and egg production.

January 3, 2024

Regulatory

Illinois Meat Processor Recalls 3.3 Tons of Ground Beef for Possible E. coli Contamination

The recalled beef was shipped to distributors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan for further distribution to foodservice customers.

January 2, 2024

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 6: Tyson Foods Closing 4 More Plants

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. Tyson was in the news a lot this year, including this No. 6 article.

December 27, 2023

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 8: JBS Building One of World’s Largest Cultivated Meat Plants

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. No. 8 reflects the growing interest this year in cultivated meat.

December 24, 2023

Industry News

Canned Tuna Market Projected to Reach $13.8 Billion by 2031

A new market research study shows increasing consumer awareness of sustainable fishing methods combined with the need for convenience foods will generate higher demand for canned tuna.

December 21, 2023

Processing Equipment

Prestage Foods’ New Turkey Processing Plant Uses Automation to Boost Efficiency and Benefit Workers

Prestage Foods’ new turkey processing plant automates the most difficult tasks for workers and uses state-of-the-art tech for added efficiency, food safety, and sustainability.

December 18, 2023

Regulatory

TGI Fridays Chicken Bites Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling 26,550 lb of the frozen, boneless retail product after the company received customer complaints about clear, hard plastic found under the breading of the bites.

December 15, 2023

Regulatory

Wayne Farms Recalls Potentially Undercooked Chicken Breast

The company is recalling about 1,377 lb of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products after receiving a customer complaint that the product appeared to be undercooked.

December 11, 2023

Home

Global Food Prices Hold Steady in November

Higher prices in vegetable oils were offset by lower prices in cereals. Meanwhile, record grain harvests are expected in the coming year.

December 8, 2023

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Chicken Fried Rice from Garland Ventures

The problem was discovered by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) during a review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes.

December 7, 2023