The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Responds to Dietary Guidelines Report and Reiterates Role of Beef in a Healthy Diet

Despite a wealth of high quality scientific evidence that beef has an important role to play in a healthy diet, the committee is advising the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that federal nutrition guidelines include a reduction in red meat consumption.

Meatable Welcomes Strategic Investment from Betagro, Marking Significant Milestone in Cultivated Meat

December 2, 2024 Meatable

Betagro’s investment signals strong confidence in Meatable’s groundbreaking cell-based technology, which is capable of producing high-quality pork and beef that mirror the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of conventionally produced meat. This collaboration will accelerate Meatable’s growth and market entry into Asia, a region where demand for sustainable, scalable food options is rapidly increasing. 

Wolverine Packing Co. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli

November 21, 2024 Wolverine Packing Co.

Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

McDonald’s USA, Syngenta and Lopez Foods Collaborate to Help Produce Beef More Sustainably in the US

November 19, 2024 Syngenta

McDonald’s, Lopez Foods, and Syngenta North America announced a collaboration that aims to increase feed efficiency and help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced, as part of efforts to improve the sustainability of beef production.

McDonald’s Sues Top Meat Packers for Allegedly Colluding to Inflate the Price of Beef

The fast food giant is suing the U.S. meat industry’s “Big Four” — Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company — and their subsidiaries, alleging a price fixing scheme for beef specifically.