Meat & Poultry

Furloughs of U.S. meat inspectors that could disrupt meat delivery throughout the country will probably be concentrated in July through September, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told lawmakers on Tuesday. …

Promotions are a key component to increasing incremental sales in the supermarket and while rising food and energy costs will weigh on consumers’ purchasing behaviors, we’ve introduced the following promotions to offer purchase incentives and draw shoppers to your stores. …

Ball Park® brand, the maker of great-tasting guy food, announced today the launch of a new partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures supporting the upcoming movie release of 42, the powerful story of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier in the late 1940s. While paying tribute to the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the partnership builds upon Ball Park brand’s rich heritage in baseball as consumers gear up for grilling season. …

The New Product Exchange forum during the Cattle Industry's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Tampa Bay, Florida on February 6 showcased a new beef product from Schmaltz Retail Products, LLC. The product, Schmacon™, is a new patent pending product/process made from beef and offers flavor, convenience and nutrition advantages over conventional bacon. …

Tyson Foods has announced plans to close its small processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas. …