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At the upcoming International Production & Processing Expo, ProFab is unveiling a rebrand, showcasing its role as part o...
01/25/2025

At the upcoming International Production & Processing Expo, ProFab is unveiling a rebrand, showcasing its role as part of the Grote Co. Family of Brands. https://brnw.ch/21wQfkR

Millwright and mechanical services provider unveils new brand at IPPE 2025.

The Flexible Packaging Association is turning 75 this year! FPA is celebrating this milestone with a commemorative story...
01/24/2025

The Flexible Packaging Association is turning 75 this year! FPA is celebrating this milestone with a commemorative storybook that chronicles the progress of the flexible packaging industry over the years. https://brnw.ch/21wQeC6

Association kicks off its 75th anniversary in Miama, Fla.

A new study evaluates the eating quality of plant-based ground beef alternatives in comparison to ground beef under real...
01/24/2025

A new study evaluates the eating quality of plant-based ground beef alternatives in comparison to ground beef under real-world eating scenarios, as both a patty (hamburger) and ground/crumbled (taco) product. https://brnw.ch/21wQepW


Photo: Beyond Meat

Plant-based beef alternatives are an evolving segment of the protein sector, with the number of product offerings changing how consumers view protein foods.

Perdue Farms is working to optimize its hatching welfare practices.The company has decided to incorporate an on-farm hat...
01/23/2025

Perdue Farms is working to optimize its hatching welfare practices.

The company has decided to incorporate an on-farm hatching concept into their broiler production and supply chain, hatching day-old chicks in broiler barns — instead of hatcheries. https://brnw.ch/21wQcYZ

Perdue hatches day-old chicks in broiler barns instead of hatcheries.

Food safety technologies and new interventions have come a long way, and FSIS is doubling down on working to protect the...
01/23/2025

Food safety technologies and new interventions have come a long way, and FSIS is doubling down on working to protect the public. For food producers, this is the time to start preparing, refining safety plans and ensuring compliance with these tighter standards. https://brnw.ch/21wQcGP


Photo credit: CDC

Food safety technologies and new interventions have come a long way, and FSIS is doubling down on working to protect the public.

The latest animal protein report from RaboResearch has uncovered that affordability, sustainability trends, and demand i...
01/22/2025

The latest animal protein report from RaboResearch has uncovered that affordability, sustainability trends, and demand in emerging markets are driving growth for the global poultry industry. RaboResearch expects the market to expand by 2.5% to 3% this year, continuing growth momentum from 2024.

Affordability, sustainability trends and strong demand in emerging markets drive growth.

Despite peroxyacetic acid's popularity as an antimicrobial agent in US poultry processing, chlorine continues to play an...
01/22/2025

Despite peroxyacetic acid's popularity as an antimicrobial agent in US poultry processing, chlorine continues to play an important role for pathogen intervention in the process water. https://brnw.ch/21wQb8P


Photo credit: Westlake

Westlake sees growth in dry chlorine tablet systems.

Bovine congestive heart failure poses a huge threat to the cattle industry. In response to this threat, NEOGEN is launch...
01/21/2025

Bovine congestive heart failure poses a huge threat to the cattle industry. In response to this threat, NEOGEN is launching Igenity BCHF, a genomic test that assesses an animal's genetic predisposition for bovine congestive heart failure. https://brnw.ch/21wQ9Ml

Testing assesses an animal's genetic predisposition for bovine congestive heart failure.

Smithfield Foods commences the roadshow for an underwritten initial public offering of 34.8 million shares of its common...
01/21/2025

Smithfield Foods commences the roadshow for an underwritten initial public offering of 34.8 million shares of its common stock. https://brnw.ch/21wQ9AZ

Smithfield Foods commences roadshow for underwritten initial public offering of 34.8 million shares of its common stock.

Captain D's is expanding into Europe! The fast-casual seafood chain is embarking on its second international development...
01/20/2025

Captain D's is expanding into Europe! The fast-casual seafood chain is embarking on its second international development agreement, following the recent announcement of its Canadian expansion. https://brnw.ch/21wQ8ha

Fast-casual seafood restaurant signs 20-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom.

The 2025 International Production & Processing Expo will proceed as planned, following recent detections of highly patho...
01/20/2025

The 2025 International Production & Processing Expo will proceed as planned, following recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Georgia.

Show partners recommend attendees remain free from contact with poultry, pigs and other livestock for a minimum of three to five days before visiting IPPE. https://brnw.ch/21wQ87B

Georgia Department of Agriculture responds to recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state.

Kansas City-based rancher and US Army veteran Patrick Montgomery founded ValorProvisions.US, a meat marketplace that hel...
01/19/2025

Kansas City-based rancher and US Army veteran Patrick Montgomery founded ValorProvisions.US, a meat marketplace that helps consumers buy local protein directly from a curated group of small independent farms. https://brnw.ch/21wQ79s


Photo: Valor Provisions

Meat marketplace honors the dedication of America's farmers and veterans.

NEOGEN is introducing its Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Quantitative Salmonella, helping poultry producers to verify eff...
01/19/2025

NEOGEN is introducing its Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Quantitative Salmonella, helping poultry producers to verify effectiveness of their interventions. This quantitative method delivers consistency and sensitivity on poultry rinses and ground poultry meat. https://brnw.ch/21wQ72J

Quantitative method delivers consistency and sensitivity on poultry rinses and ground poultry meat.

By the end of February 2025, all Steak 'n Shake locations will fry their shoestring fries in beef tallow. 🍟  https://brn...
01/18/2025

By the end of February 2025, all Steak 'n Shake locations will fry their shoestring fries in beef tallow. 🍟 https://brnw.ch/21wQ6qC


Photo: Sato-Imo from Pixabay

By the end of February 2025, all locations will use 100% all-natural beef tallow.

Since poultry products take many forms – from whole turkeys to chicken nuggets and everything in between – there are a v...
01/18/2025

Since poultry products take many forms – from whole turkeys to chicken nuggets and everything in between – there are a variety of inspection options during the production process.

How do you decide where to install contaminant detection equipment to provide the greatest security with minimum wastage? https://brnw.ch/21wQ6h4


Photo: Sapphire Inspection Systems

Varying thickness and uneven presentation can make it difficult to detect bones, which are low density and hollow.

Cirkla introduces the world's first fiber MAP trays, made from renewable plant fibers like sugarcane bagasse. This susta...
01/17/2025

Cirkla introduces the world's first fiber MAP trays, made from renewable plant fibers like sugarcane bagasse. This sustainable alternative to traditional plastic MAP trays reduces plastic content by around 85%. https://brnw.ch/21wQ5xh


Photo: Cirkla

Sustainable alternative to traditional plastic MAP trays reduces plastic content by around 85%.

Nebraska Sen. Barry DeKay is introducing legislation to keep lab-grown meat from being manufactured, distributed or sold...
01/17/2025

Nebraska Sen. Barry DeKay is introducing legislation to keep lab-grown meat from being manufactured, distributed or sold in the state. The senator finds sales of cultivated meat unfairly benefit from industry investments in marketing and production. https://brnw.ch/21wQ5hA


Photo: Reinhard Thrainer from Pixabay

Senator finds lab-grown meat sales unfairly benefit from industry investments in marketing and production.

This flu season, Progresso is launching Soup Drops, which contain the flavor of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup in a hard-...
01/16/2025

This flu season, Progresso is launching Soup Drops, which contain the flavor of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup in a hard-candy drop format. https://brnw.ch/21wQ3OO


Photo: Business Wire

New drops feature Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup in hard-candy drop format.

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