Month: June 2013

Tyson Foods, Inc. continues to accelerate the strategic expansion of its value-added foods portfolio with the acquisition of the assets of Circle Foods, LLC, a producer of frozen and refrigerated handheld Mexican foods, uncooked tortillas and Indian flatbreads, from Claridge, officials of both companies announced. …

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announces that Dr. Keith Belk has been named an AMSA Fellow and is a recipient of the 2013 AMSA Signal Service Award. The AMSA Signal Service Award was established in 1956 and is given to members in recognition of devoted service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and to the association. The Signal Service Awards are sponsored by Keystone Foods, Johnsonville Sausage Company and Elanco Animal Health. Dr. Belk will be honored at an Awards banquet during the AMSA 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Auburn, AL. …

Grocery retailers are concerned as they face increased cost pressures, and seek solutions to help preserve revenue – particularly in the highly critical meat department. How can they reduce product loss/shrink that impacts their ability to keep shelves stocked with consumers’ favorite cuts of beef during the peak grilling and outdoor cooking season? Will challenges managing store shrink during a period of relative uncertainty contribute to price increases beyond consumer comfort levels? Are consumers’ misconceptions of color as a beef freshness indicator hindering adoption rates of next generation packaging formats that could address concerns such as these? …