A few in-person Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certification sessions are scheduled for 2025. The sessions include the following dates and locations:
March 4: Mankato, MN - Minnesota Pork Office, 151 Saint Andrews Court,...
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, has announced plans to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. This move marks a significant milestone for the company, which has been under the ownership of WH...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center.
“Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to...
lorian Possberg, a partner at Polar Pork Farms, is calling on the federal government to take swift action to avoid a 25 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian and Mexican pork imports. The proposed tariff, driven by U.S. President-elect Donald...
The recently released EU Agricultural Outlook for 2024-2035 highlights critical trends and challenges for the swine industry as it adapts to shifting consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and regulatory changes.
Declining Pigmeat Consumption
Consumer perceptions of sustainability and shifting dietary preferences are...
A fire at the Smithfield Foods Patrick Cudahy plant in Wisconsin on Saturday morning sent one person to the hospital and caused minor damage, according to the Cudahy Fire Department.
Firefighters were dispatched shortly before 7:30 a.m. following reports of...
German-based meat processing giant, Tönnies Group, has reached an amicable settlement with state and local governments in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), bringing closure to a prolonged legal dispute stemming from a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. The case revolved around the...
Perry Mayor Dirk Cavanaugh remains optimistic about the future of the shuttered Tyson Foods pork plant, despite a slowdown in negotiations with a potential buyer. The facility, closed in June 2024, resulted in the layoff of approximately 1,300 employees,...
The "Pork to Plate" program, initiated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension, is providing 4-H members with a comprehensive understanding of the pork industry, from animal husbandry to meat processing. This educational initiative aims to bridge the knowledge gap between...
The ASEAN American Epicurean Table program delivers customized training and promotional programs for targeted importers and their customers.
A new promotional program is expanding in Indonesia that helps importer partners grow their businesses by training their customers how to be...