Posted: Jun 17, 2026

JBS USA to close Pennsylvania beef plant

GREELEY, COLO. — JBS USA announced on June 12 it will close its beef production facility in Souderton, Penn., and its Empire Packing plant, a value-added operation in Memphis, Tenn. “These decisions are never easy because they directly affect our team members and the communities where we operate,” said Wesley Batista Filho, chief executive officer […]

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Posted: Jun 3, 2026

Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices

Beef has long been an iconic and beloved staple of the American diet, from barbecue to hamburgers and steaks. Even as retail prices have soared recently, U.S. demand for beef has remained strong. Yet the U.S. cattle herd, including both beef and dairy cattle, is the smallest it has been in three-quarters of a century. Domestic producers had […]

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Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Annual CMMA Meeting

The Annual CMMA Meeting, hosted by the Chicago Midwest Meat Association, is a key industry event that brings together members and professionals from across the Midwest meat processing sector. The meeting features a guest speaker presentation, providing valuable insights into current trends, challenges, and developments within the industry. Designed as both a professional and social gathering, […]

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Posted: Apr 9, 2026

SUPERZOO – Largest North America Pet Retail Event

SUPERZOO is where business gets done. It’s where you can connect with a diverse network of 10,000+ buyers actively seeking the newest products and services, inventory must-haves and game-changing partnerships with companies like yours. The Industry’s Largest Pet Product Marketplace Find the pet products you need to take your retail offerings to the next level […]

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Posted: Apr 9, 2026

MICA’s 65th AGM & Conference

Join us November 2–4, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona for MICA’s 65th Annual AGM & Conference. Set against the stunning desert landscape of the American Southwest, this year’s event will bring together exporters, importers, and industry leaders from around the world for four days of networking, educational sessions, panel discussions, industry presentations, golf, and memorable social […]

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Posted: Apr 9, 2026

Why Attend the National Restaurant Association Show

Who attends the National Restaurant Association Show? The National Restaurant Association Show is the must-attend event for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry­. As the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration, it’s where every trend, solution and category are represented — connecting you with the people and products you need […]

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Posted: Mar 19, 2026

Makowski’s Real Sausage Co. Expands Production with New Illinois Facility

Fourth-generation owner Nicole Makowski doubles production space to meet rising demand for the company’s sausage products. Makowski’s Real Sausage Co., a longstanding Chicago-area sausage producer, has opened a new 26,800-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lansing, Illinois. The expansion allows the company, led by fourth-generation owner Nicole Makowski, to double its production capacity and modernize operations to […]

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Posted: Mar 19, 2026

Makowski’s Real Sausage Co. preserves its Polish roots in a new location

Just a week after moving into her company’s new location in mid-December, Nicole Makowski was feeling like she was at the top of Santa’s list of business owners and got to unwrap an early Christmas gift representing a culmination of generations of her family’s hard work and dedication. Moving Makowski’s Real Sausage Co.’s headquarters and […]

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