Meat, fish and eggs can be an important part of a healthy and environmentally responsible diet, say consumers in new global research from Cargill. And they plan to keep eating them too—along with plant-based dietary protein. More than two-thirds of respondents say they intend to maintain or increase their consumption of animal protein in the next year. Four-fifths of participants express interest in plant-based or alternative sources of protein.

A group of 135 farm organizations and banks that supply seasonal loans to farms and ranches on April 19 called on President Trump and Congress to put aside political differences and supply urgently needed relief in the wake of weather-related disasters in 2018 and 2019.

The makers of Hormel Natural Choice deli meats announced on April 18 the launch of the Good Feeds Us All national advertising campaign, created to inspire people to choose good whether it's in the food they eat or the actions they take.

The North American Meat Institute’s (Meat Institute) Board of Directors adopted new vision, mission and values statements during the Meat Industry Summit in Carlsbad, California. The Meat Institute in 2018 convened a working group composed of association members, led by a facilitator, to develop the new, forward-looking vision and mission statements and core organizational values.

Twelve outstanding chicken growers and four honorees were recognized for their dedication to the poultry industry on April 17 as Delmarva's chicken community gathered in Salisbury, Maryland for the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI) Booster Banquet, the 1,800-member trade association's annual membership dinner.