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For years, meat processors and retailers have focused much of their attention on Millennials, chasing a generation known for its appetite for convenience, experimentation and premium food experiences. Yet another demographic shift is quietly reshaping the marketplace. America is getting older. By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than...

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A federal judge in Illinois granted preliminary approval to settlements between commercial turkey buyers and Perdue Farms and Foster Farms, resolving claims against the two companies in a long-running turkey price-fixing case after both won summary judgment last month. U.S. District Judge Sunil Harjani approved the agreements Tuesday in the...

Sponsored in part by CME Group There is no shortage of topics and issues to discuss in the cattle and beef sector this week. Beef demand remains in focus as we approach the Labor Day holiday and the unofficial end of the summer grilling season. The boxed beef cutout value... There is no shortage of topics and issues to discuss in the cattle and beef sector this week. Beef demand remains in focus as we approach the Labor Day holiday and the unofficial end of the summer grilling season.

USDA announced plans to purchase numerous foods for its assistance programs – including pork. According to a statement from AMS, the agency is accepting applications from pork processors, in addition to companies manufacturing canned peaches, walnuts and other foods. Full requirements for USDA vendors is available through AMS. “Commodities and... USDA announced plans to purchase numerous foods for its assistance programs – including pork.

Five employees at a Rhode Island meat manufacturer were taken to a hospital Thursday after a chemical reaction released noxious fumes inside the facility. Firefighters responded to Charcuterie Artisans in Burrillville, R.I., following reports of a chemical spill, according to local media reports. Pascoag Fire Chief Michael Dexter told WPRI... Five employees at a Rhode Island meat manufacturer were taken to a hospital Thursday after a chemical reaction released noxious fumes inside the facility.

Pork packer margins improved last week as the industry shakes off a summer of losses, according to Sterling Marketing. After languishing in the red for most of the last three months, packer results for the week of Aug. 22 were estimated at a profit of $3.77 per head, as published... Pork packer margins improved last week as the industry shakes off a summer of losses, according to Sterling Marketing. After languishing in the red for most of the last three months, packer results for the week of Aug.

Today’s cattle slaughter estimate was 105,000 head compared to 100,000 head last Thursday, for a week-to-date total of 415,000 head compared to 409,000 last week. With week-to-date slaughter now 6,000 head above last week, slaughter is on track to reach 529,000 head this week. The estimate for this week’s slaughter... Today’s cattle slaughter estimate was 105,000 head compared to 100,000 head last Thursday, for a week-to-date total of 415,000 head compared to 409,000 last week.

Hormel Foods reported a sharp decline in operating income in its fiscal third quarter, as charges tied to its Brazil divestiture, an investment impairment and litigation settlement weighed on results, while lower sales volumes and operational inefficiencies also pressured performance. Operating income fell to $111 million, with an operating margin...

With U.S. beef prices at record highs, pork — a highly versatile red meat adored the world over — should be in prime position to capitalize on its relative affordability and drive demand. American consumers, however, have yet to make that transition, and pork demand remains depressed. What’s the beef... With U.S. beef prices at record highs, pork — a highly versatile red meat adored the world over — should be in prime position to capitalize on its relative affordability and drive demand.