A collection of activist groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) challenging the poultry plant line speed waiver system created in 2018.

A tragic fire was averted at the Gerber’s Poultry plant in Kidron, Ohio, thanks to the sprinkler system at the plant.

Cargill announced on February 24 that it would now offer plant-based patties and ground products for the retail food and foodservice businesses to sell under its private label.

Paul Kiecker has been appointed to serve as administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced.

Pilgrim’s Pride has been actively packing chicken products to fill orders to China, and at the present time, CEO Jayson Penn said the company has not seen any impact on chicken imports due to the current coronavirus outbreak China is experiencing.