Meat & Poultry

Smithfield Commonwealth Clash Brings Rival Universities Together to Benefit On-Campus Food Pantries

February 20, 2025 Smithfield Foods

For the second year, Smithfield Commonwealth Clash rivals  ̶  University of Virginia and Virginia Tech  ̶  brought their competition off the court and into the campus community to fight food insecurity. At the Feb. 1 game at UVA and the Feb. 15 game at Virginia Tech, both institutions encouraged fans to donate nonperishable food items to support their respective campus food pantries. In recognition of their commitment to this cause, Smithfield contributed $5,000 to both the UVA Community Food Pantry and the Market of Virginia Tech. …

Egg Prices Are Skyrocketing — Why Isn’t the Cost of Chicken Rising, Too?

February 19, 2025 Addy Bink, THE HILL

You likely won’t, however, find a limit on how many packages of chicken breasts you can purchase at your local grocery store, or a surcharge on the Waffle House chicken dinner.
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Meat Snack Innovation: Vermont Smoke & Cure Unveils New Products at Expo West 2025

February 19, 2025 Vermont Smoke & Cure

Vermont Smoke & Cure, the acclaimed maker of artisanal smoked meat sticks, invites Expo West 2025 attendees to Booth N1807 to sample its newest products. As demand for high-protein, low-carb snacks surges—driven by 74% of Americans snacking daily and the rising trend of meal replacement—the meat snacks market is set to nearly double by 2033 (Source: 2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey, The Brainy Insights). …

Stryve Foods, Inc. Announces Distribution Wins with Kroger, Key Foods, and Other Leading Retailers

February 18, 2025 Stryve Foods

Stryve’s products will now be available in Kroger, Key Foods, Save Mart, Yesway and Allsup’s, HomeGoods, Energy North, and GreenChef, bringing its air-dried meat snacks to even more consumers nationwide. Additionally, the company has expanded its distribution in Hy-Vee, Cub Foods, New Seasons Market, Timewise, Family Express, and Hot Spot, strengthening its footprint in key markets. …

Natural Partnership: Franklin Farmer Jim McCall Supplies Area Schools with Beef through PA Beef to PA Schools Program

February 18, 2025 Pennsylvania Beef Council

Jim McCall of Franklin has been farming for more than thirty years. During that time, he’s seen a lot of changes to the industry. One thing that hasn’t changed for McCall is his passion for supplying his community with high quality, fresh beef. The Pennsylvania Beef Council’s PA Beef to PA Schools program enables McCall to provide close to 1,000 pounds of beef per month to local schools. …