A lesser-known cut of pork challenged competing chefs during the 36th annual Taste event, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Taste kicked off the week of Iowa Pork Congress, which runs through Thursday, Jan. 26 in Des...
A Buchanan County pig farmer, Trish Cook, is the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). The change in leadership took place following the IPPA annual meeting on Jan. 24.
Cook is the first woman to be president...
Declining numbers of slaughtered animals and decreasing consumption of pork in Germany are now causing Danish Crown to adjust its approach to the German market with the clear aim of improving earnings. Therefore, a deboning facility is scheduled for...
Source: Reuters
Greece has detected African swine fever in a wild boar in the north of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.
The disease, harmless to humans but highly contagious among pigs, was found in...
Growing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) requirements of global food companies has led to innovative processes along the food supply chain to reduce waste and energy consumption while increasing value and maintaining animal welfare standards. Whether it’s at the...
Cleveland, Tennessee can anticipate new economic opportunities from leader in food manufacturing, SK Food Group
SK Food Group, one of North America’s leading custom food manufacturers, is pleased to announce that it will be building a new 525,000 square foot...
very year, Michigan Pork Producers Association works to bring pork producers together from across the state of Michigan for educational sessions, honoring award-winning producers, and to meet with industry representatives at the annual Michigan Pork Symposium. This year’s event...
Farmscape for January 23, 2023
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The General Manager of Sask Pork says the dedicated cull sow line incorporated into the design of the North 49 sow processing facility will allow the humane slaughter of hogs...
Source: Bay City News
A Virginia slaughterhouse executive denied the claims of activists that the company is violating federal laws regarding humane treatment of livestock.
Jim Monroe, vice president of corporate affairs at Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, Va., issued a five-sentence...
Farmscape for January 20, 2023
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With the support of the Saskatchewan Government and the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, North 49 Foods is taking steps to help the pork sector be prepared to address foreign animal...