13 Biggest Meat Processing Companies in USA

December 21, 2022 RUCHI GUPTA, Insider Monkey

The meat industry is going through major upheavals. For example, a dramatic rise in the number of consumers preferring vegetarian food has forced companies to develop plant-based meat products. Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are revolutionizing how we consume meat. The Good Food Institute reported a 27% rise in these products’ sales in the US.

Alachua County, FL Will Spend $2.5M in Federal Aid on a Publicly-Owned Meat Processing Facility

December 14, 2022 Silas Morgan, WUFT

The Alachua County Commission unanimously voted at a special meeting Tuesday to spend $2.5 million for a new United States Department of Agriculture-certified meat processing facility in Newberry.

Smithfield Foods to Close Bulk of Operation in Beaver County, Utah Impacting Estimated 250+ Workers

June 21, 2022 Ashley Imlay, KSL.com

Smithfield Foods announced Friday it is closing the majority of its operation in Beaver County, prompting an outcry from the rural community.

Smithfield to Close Vernon Plant Due to Rising California Costs

June 16, 2022 Smithfield

Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the world, will close its Vernon, California, plant and reduce its hog herd in the West, the company announced.

Recent Activities Surrounding the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Initiatives

April 13, 2022 USDA AMS

This notice is intended to brief you on the recent activities around the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing initiatives for creating a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chains.