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The U.S. is responding to positive detection of New World screwworm in Mexico, temporarily suspending cattle and bison imports from the country. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wP23s #imports #livestock #regulations #cattle #bison Image by Nicky from Pixabay

Young consumers are more likely than other demographics to hold skeptical/negative views on the meat and poultry industry. Research suggests improving on low levels of consumer trust in key areas of concern can improve sales. https://brnw.ch/21wP1NS #MeatIndustry #consumers #poultry #AnimalWelfare #ConsumerTrends Photo courtesy of GettyImages / wildpixel / iStock / Getty Images Plus

President Biden has officially pardoned two Minnesota turkeys, Peach and Blossom. National Turkey Federation Chairman John Zimmerman raised Peach and Blossom on his family farm for this year's pardoning. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wP0fB #turkey #Thanksgiving #pardon #holiday #WhiteHouse Photo courtesy of the National Turkey Federation

Oregon family-owned and -operated pork processor Hill Meat Co., most known for bacon production, has broken ground on an $18 million expansion effort, set to double the plant's cooking and smoking capacity. With an additional 30,000 square feet added to the Pendleton facility, Hill Meat Co. will be able to enhance operational efficiency while implementing new, advanced processing equipment. Discover more: https://brnw.ch/21wOZXE #processing #MeatProcessing #IndependentProcessor #expansion #investment Image credit: Hill Meat Co.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named former White House aide Brooke Rollins to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. If she is confirmed, Brooke Rollins would be the second woman to lead the USDA. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wOXTH #USDA #Trump #agriculture Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

The first shipment of U.S.-grown turkey products from Virginia to India marks a milestone in international trade, opening new doors for U.S. turkey producers. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wOXSi #turkey #exports #trade #TurkeyIndustry #poultry

The Jennie-O turkey brand is collaborating with NBCUniversal's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to donate 15,000 whole frozen turkeys. In all, the Jennie-O Turkey Store brand team is donating more than 30,000 turkeys this holiday season. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wOW45 #turkey #Thanksgiving #holiday #partnership #donations Photo courtesy of Hormel Foods Corp.

INDUSTRY RECAP! Recently in the #MeatIndustry... ??Wayne-Sanderson Farms renovates North Carolina feed mill ??Yu Shang Food expands meat, poultry recall due to Listeria concerns ??Shipment to India marks new era for U.S. turkey exports Get the latest in #MeatNews at provisioneronline.com!

Perdue Farms is introducing a new Thanksgiving recipe: the Chiclucken. The new Chiclucken puts five of Perdue's most popular chicken varieties into a single holiday dish. Learn more ?? https://brnw.ch/21wOUGT #chicken #Thanksgiving #Perdue #holiday #poultry Photo courtesy of Perdue

Meat department sales were on a roll in October, with fresh meat sales driving 8% gains to lead the department to an overall 5.4% increase over October 2023. The five October weeks generated $10 billion, with $7.1 billion for fresh meat. While inflation played a role, pound sales increased by 3.4%, also driven by strong gains in fresh meat. Explore more meat department insights: https://brnw.ch/21wOUtx #MeatDepartment #retail #MeatIndustry #sales #ConsumerTrends Photo credit: Fred Wilkinson