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Meat Matters January 24 to January 28, 2022
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
Meat Industry Seeks TalentMeat companies looking for capable and talented people to fill some important gaps.
ISU scientists uncover clues to why pigs don’t get sick from COVID-19Scientists examine pigs’ immunity to Covid-19.
Food price inflation is driven by more than supply chain problems“Food price inflation was higher in 2021 than in any year since 2008. The December consumer price index (CPI) for food was up 6.3 percent from the same month in the previous year. Meat prices led the way, with beef prices up a remarkable 18.6 percent.”
Luke Clayton: It’s a wrap; Deer season finishes up in the Lone Star StateDeer seasons closed in Texas over the weekend.
Post of the week!!!After a short hiatus, the Post of the Week returns!!! mrobisr won the processing Post of the Week carrying 8 total votes for his Kabanosy. kyle’s Polish Hot Dish placed first in the Recipe category with 10 votes. Congratulations to both winners!!!
Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
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Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 6 Winners Processing MCURRAN, Recipe mfrievalt
Week 7 Winners Processing lkrfletcher, Recipe GWG8541
Week 8 Winners Processing processhead, Recipe twilliams
Week 9 Winners Processing Surg, Recipe Garry Tarpley
Week 10 Winners Processing DennyO, Recipe PapaSop
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Meat Matters January 17 to January 21, 2022
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
ACS explains mystery of the roaming pigs in San AntonioMysterious pigs show up in San Antonio.
UK survey shows hesitancy with lab-grown meatLab grown meat and edible insects not popular in the United Kingdom.
State program to support training, recruiting more meat processing workers“After the COVID-19 pandemic made the shortage of meat processors in Wisconsin worse than ever, the state is spending $5 million to help train a new generation of workers who can prepare beef, pork and other meats for sale to the public”.
Nearly 90% of US meat processing plants affected with COVID-19 casesCovid-19 hit meat processing facilities at a high rate.
N.D. program places locally sourced beef in schoolsLocal North Dakota beef being donated to schools.
Post of the week!!!After a short hiatus the Post of the Week will return this week.
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Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 6 Winners Processing MCURRAN, Recipe mfrievalt
Week 7 Winners Processing lkrfletcher, Recipe GWG8541
Week 8 Winners Processing processhead, Recipe twilliams
Week 9 Winners Processing Surg, Recipe Garry Tarpley
Week 10 Winners Processing DennyO, Recipe PapaSopClasko2 first attempt at snack sticks
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twilliams Cheeseburger cheddarwurst snacksticks
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Meat Matters January 3 to January 7, 2022
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In latest effort to combat rising prices, White House to offer $1 billion in aid for smaller meat-industry producersIn an attempt to stifle inflation, increase production, and market share for smaller processors in the meat packing industry, while US President Joe Biden is allocating $1 billion in aid.
U.S. retailers now accusing pork producers of antitrust violations“Several major U.S. retailers filed a federal lawsuit last week accusing pork processors of conspiring to fix pork prices from at least 2009 in a suit that mirrors other litigation facing pork and poultry companies for the last few years.”
U.S. pork can now be exported to India“After many years of negotiations, India is now open to U.S. pork and pork products. This change is now reflected in the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Export Library for India.”
Nebraska Cattle Producers Create Convoy of Relief as Kansas Rancher Says Wildfire Recovery Will Take YearsDry winter, high winds lead to Western Kansas wildfires.
Post of the week!!!There is a new Champion in both the recipe and processing categories. PapaSop won the Processing post title in week 4 and is now the Week 10 recipe champion with a Ribeye. Tex_77 Bolognese was nipping at his heels though.
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The Post of the Week Processing winner goes to DennyO for his first-ever win!!! Cannot go wrong with bacon. Congratulations to both winners!!!
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New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.
Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 6 Winners Processing MCURRAN, Recipe mfrievalt
Week 7 Winners Processing lkrfletcher, Recipe GWG8541
Week 8 Winners Processing processhead, Recipe twilliams
Week 9 Winners Processing Surg, Recipe Garry Tarpley
Week 10 Winners Processing DennyO, Recipe PapaSopHerbcoFood Venison Meatball Sub
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twilliams Seafood Stew
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wdaly T-bone Steak, Lobster Tail, and Fresh Macaroni Salad.
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Meat Matters December 27 to December 30, 2021
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
Beef Prices Are Soaring, But Cattle Ranchers Aren’t Cashing InCattle ranchers not seeing benefits from high beef prices.
Advocates Make Case for Expanding Main Street Meat Lockers“Advocates for independent rural farmers are urging state lawmakers to beef up mom-and-pop meat processing and storage capacity using American Rescue Plan dollars.”
KLA partners with Cargill to help producers rebuild after Dec. 15 windstormCargill donates $100,000 to help ranchers with rebuilding efforts following the Dec. 15 storm.
USDA: Food inflation to cool in 2022Price inflation for food to lessen in 2022.
JBS blames complex supply chains as retailers drop beef over deforestationUK, Belgium, France and the Netherlands restrict Brazilian Beef Products tied to JBS Brazil.
Post of the week!!!There is a new Champion in both the recipe and processing categories. Surg won the Turkey the recipe title in week 5 but just won the Processing Post of the Week championship with a delicious-looking rib roast.
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The Post of the Week Meat Recipe winner goes to Garry Tarpley for his first-ever win!!! The H-110 Sausage and seafood gumbo looked incredible. Bet it tasted even better. Congratulations to both winners!!!
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New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.
Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 6 Winners Processing MCURRAN, Recipe mfrievalt
Week 7 Winners Processing lkrfletcher, Recipe GWG8541
Week 8 Winners Processing processhead, Recipe twilliams
Week 9 Winners Processing Surg, recipe Garry TarpleySurg steak reindeer bait
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calldoctoday Honey glazed parsnips & carrots with Poblano & Ancho bits & a citrusy, buttery, honey glaze, topped off with bacon bits
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Meat Matters December 20 to December 23, 2021
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
Iowa State expands swine medicine education through telehealthIowa State College Veterinary Medicine to use virtual telehealth technology to teach swine medicine skills.
Biden’s stimulus bill subsidized meat producers. Now, the White House blames ‘corporate greed’ for high meat prices.White House blaming corporate greed for high meat prices.
Tyson, ADM fund bid to bring cultivated meat to U.S.“Future Meat Technologies raised $347 million in a series B funding round led by ADM Ventures, part of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., and Tyson Foods Inc. The cultivated meat company plans to use the funding to build a U.S. production facility.”
Beef, dairy farmers win with new processing plantsIndustry seeing expansion with new plants being constructed.
What’s really driving inflationEditorial about the cause of inflation.
Post of the week!!!There is a new Champion in the recipe and processing category. processhead shared the recipe title in week 4 but is now a standalone Processing Post of the Week champion. His family style of making Willie’s and Jaeger snack sticks made the processing process look really fun!!!
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The Post of the Week Meat Recipe winner goes to twilliams for his first ever win!!! His Sous Vide steak looked perfectly cooked and ready to melt with the first bite. Congratulations to both winners!!!
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New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
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Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 6 Winners Processing MCURRAN, Recipe mfrievalt
Week 7 Winners Processing lkrfletcher, Recipe GWG8541
Week 8 Winners Processing processhead, Recipe twilliamsTex_77 steak for coworkers
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Meat Matters December 13 to December 17, 2021
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
Meat packers’ profit margins jumped 300% during pandemic - White House economics teamFour major meat processing companies tripled their profit margins since the beginning of the Pandemic in March 2020.
National MCOOL Coalition“Washington, D.C. – Today, over 400 cross-sectional U.S.-based trade organizations, both food and non-food small businesses, and individuals, from all across the United States, have joined a letter now being distributed to every U.S. Senator urging them to quickly endorse and enact the American Beef Labeling Act of 2021 (S.2716). The act is best known as the mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) bill for beef and requires beef sold at retail grocery stores to bear a conspicuous label informing consumers as to where the animal from which the beef was derived was born, raised, and harvested.”
Will new California law make bacon more expensive?A California Animal Welfare Law set to take affect New Year’s Day is being attempted to be blocked by a coalition of California restaurants and food retailers.
Taco Bell Sends Beyond Meat’s Carne Asada Back to Drawing Board“Taco Bell canceled a planned test of a product from Beyond Meat Inc. after the fast-food chain was dissatisfied with samples in October, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.”
California man refuses to get robbed, takes gun from muggers and shoots one deadMan holds off two robbers, steals a gun and shoots one dead.
Post of the week!!!After shamelessly entering myself in the running for Recipe of the Week, I got what I deserved and was defeated handily by GWG8541 four votes to three. GWG8541 captures his third of seven total Recipe of the Week titles. I think that constitutes as a Dynasty. It’s hard to beat a Porterhouse Steak with Walton’s Ultimate Steak and Roast Rub. cdavis received two votes for Argentinean Chuck Roast and YooperDog (Cordon Bleu Chicken) and Surg (Chinese Crispy Pork) each tallied a vote a piece.
GWG8541.jpgThe Post of the Week Meat Processing winner goes to lkrfletcher with his Jalapeno Bacon post that received five votes. marzig20’s Canned Corn Hash received three votes. Joemy96 received his first nomination for Processing Post of the Week contestant and was awarded two votes.
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Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 6 Winners Processing MCURRAN, Recipe mfrievalt
Week 7 Winners Processing lkrfletcher, Recipe GWG8541cdavis FIsh
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HerbcoFood Red Wine Short Rib Stew
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ND Mike Vacation breakfast and Steak.
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twilliams Sous Vide Steak
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YooperDog " Two tenderloin fillets, mushrooms, onions and roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and blackberry ginger balsamic vinegar. For later some Texas Twinkies and armadillo eggs."
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Meat Matters December 6th to December 10th, 2021
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
Think venison’s too gamey? This chef says you’re not cooking it rightChef provides tips for avoiding gamey flavor in deer meat.
A look inside a Mississippi school’s meat processing classA look inside a high school meat processing program like no other in the state of Mississippi.
Muscogee Nation opens $10 million meat processing facility in Okmulgee County to tackle food insecurityThe Muscogee Nation held a grand opening for a $10 million meat processing facility on Friday, Dec. 3 near Beggs, Okla.
Maine meat processors get help opening new marketsThe federal government is helping meat processors in Maine with more than $1.3 million.
Missouri welcomes large beef plant that will process 2,400 head of cattle a dayExpansion of meat processing happens in Missouri.
Cargill Plant That Supplies 40% of Canada’s Beef Averts Strike“Union workers at a Cargill Inc. plant that accounts for about 40% of Canada’s beef supply have accepted a new labor contract, averting a strike that threatened to disrupt the nation’s meat market.”
Goat meat turnoff hits highest level in 2.5 years“AUSTRALIAN goat meat production has reached its highest level in 2.5 years, exceeding 6 million kilograms in the September 2021 quarter.”
Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Silver Fern Farms Collaboration Increases Sales in U.S. MarketDemand for New Zealand beef and lamb rising in the United States.
Sustainable Superfoods: Sophie’s BioNutrients Aims to Replace Soy as a Commercially Viable Protein Alternative within 5 years“Sophie’s Bionutrients applies a high-moisture extraction process to microalgae, accelerating the commercial viability of microalgae-based foods.”
Post of the week!!!Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey Surg
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 1 Winner Idaho SmokeyThe Post of the Week Winners for Week 6 are MCURRAN for meat processing and mfrievalt for Recipe. MCURRAN won with seven votes for his Willie’s Venison Jerky strips. mfrievalt stood out with seven votes as well with his Venison tenderloin with Pa’s Black Bull. Congratulations to MCURRAN and mfrievalt for their Week 6 victories.
In the processing category twilliams was the runner up with four votes and marzig20 had two votes. For the recipe category, PapaSop received four votes, HerbcoFood had three and Surg received two.Processing
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New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.Grimpuppy
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USDA Labeling USDA Labeling Changes Born, Raised and, Harvested Dillons Display Plant Based Ingredients
Recent changes to USDA labeling for beef have alleviated some confusion about where beef is grown but some lawmakers want to take labeling a step further by reestablishing Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL).
In July, the USDA announced it will limit the labeling of “Product of the USA” to beef that is grown and processed in the United States. Prior to the change in the Product of the USA labeling beef only had to be processed in the United States and could be grown in other countries.
In 2015, the United States Congress repealed Country of Origin Labeling for beef, pork, and chicken in an amendment of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. KOTA, an ABC affiliate out of South Dakota, said MCOOL was abandoned because of “compliance cost issues and agreement concerns from the World Trade Organization (WTO).”
The American Beef Labeling Act was introduced to the United States Senate on Sept. 13, 2021. Some opponents to the bill are concerned MCOOL labeling could lead to tariffs by some countries the United States imports beef from, raising prices, and limiting the amount of imported beef.
How is labeling implemented at the retail level?
So, how are these products displayed in your local grocery store? Because the Wichita, KS. Dillons at 37th and Woodlawn only has US-grown beef, its beef products are labeled with the USDA “Product of USA sticker” that accompanies the Choice, Select, or Prime designation.
A Dillons employee said that the location is still using the old “Produced in the USA” stickers because they have not received the new labels yet. On the price label, the beef products at that Dillons location now read “Born, Raised, and Harvested in the USA.”
When it comes to differentiating between traditional meat and plant-based meat, there is no USDA labeling at this point but there is some display façade that separates alternative meat from traditional meat. Alt meat is in its own section in the meat cooler and designated with a dark green plant-based sign at the top.
The packaging for the alt meat brands also displays big bold letters that their product is from plants. The above-mentioned Dillon’s employee said the Wichita 37th and Woodlawn location is carrying significantly less inventory of plant-based meat than a year ago at this time.
USDA Open Comment period
The USDA is also in an open comment period until Nov. 2, 2021, concerning a proposed rule change to the labeling of “meat and poultry products comprised of or containing cultured cells derived from animals subject to the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA; 21 U.S.C. 601 et. seq.) or the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA; 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.).”
To comment visit https://www.regulations.gov/document/FSIS-2020-0036-0001.Sources
Where’s the beef coming from? The congressional push to revive country of origin labelingAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2021
USDA Opens Comment Period for Labeling Requirements for Cell-Cultured Meat and Poultry Products
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Meat Matters November 29th to December 3, 2021
Stay up to date with Jonathon, Austin, PatrickB and JohnG5 as they go through and bring you the latest and most important stories that effect the food industry. These articles can range from the impactful to the ridiculous, serious to scary!
Grants approved for 7 Michigan meat, poultry processorsMichigan meat and poultry companies to receive nearly $1.4 million in federal funding.
JBS to bring cultivated meat to market by 2024 with BioTech Foods dealJBS to enter cultivated meat market with majority stake in BioTech Foods.
USDA to help Maine meat processor rebuild after plant fire“The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving the money to Nest & Mullen LLC of Kennebunk, Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree said on Tuesday. The fire destroyed a processing plant in September 2020.”
Our food system caught in a vortex of societal change?There is opportunity in change.
CO2 stunning optimized: Maximizing quality in pig harvestingA look at carbon dioxide stunning for pig harvesting.
Protein gap in China spells possible opportunity“AHDB red meat analyst Rebecca Wright thinks China’s protein gap could provide opportunities for producers, particularly UK pork producers.”
Post of the week!!!Winners have been chosen for our Post of the week categories. The Posts of the Week for turkey goes to Surg with a total of 8 votes. Congratulations for being the Post of the Week turkey winner Surg!!! Others receiving votes: Idaho Smokey 5, samspade 2, and Tex_77 1.
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The Post of the Week Meat Processing winner goes to Deepwoodsbutcher for deer back strap with a total of 6 votes. Congratulations to Deepwoodsbutcher for being the Post of the Week Meat Processing winner!!! Others receiving votes: Randie N 3, @Ron Parrish and Tex_77 2, and ND Mike 1.
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New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.
Week 1 Winner Idaho Smokey
Week 2 Winner HerbcoFood
Week 3 Winner GWG8541
Week 4 Winners Processing PapaSop, Recipes GWG8541 and processhead
Week 5 Winners Processing Deepwoodsbutcher, Turkey SurgPapaSop Good looking breakfast with bacon
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Meat Matters November 22nd to November 26th, 2021
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What’s behind the slowdown in plant-based meat sales?“Consumers are transitioning from eating food at home back to restaurants, meaning there’s a change in how and where they are buying things.”
Strong opening weekend for hunters equals big business for meat processorsAccording to the Missouri Department of Conservation, about 90,000 deer were harvested on opening weekend of firearm season.
Meat Prices Are Seriously out of HandThe Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicates that meat prices were up 14.5 percent in October compared to 2020.
Alan Guebert: Lost Angeles and Long BeachedProblems with the supply chain continue.
Bucky’s Meat Market ‘fed everybody:’ Years after closure, Jacksonville residents still feel lossFlorida meat market owner’s death leaves void in community.
Butcher, 25, reveals how she ditched balanced diet of porridge and fruit for eating raw unseasoned meat and eggs and claims her PCOS and digestive issues have cleared upHungarian woman switches to exclusively raw, unseasoned meat.
Post of the week!!!We have our first ever tie for Post of the week. The Posts of the Week Recipes goes to GWG8541 (for his Gochujang with Japchae, Noodles, and Vegetables) and processhead (for his Grilled Tenderloin Kabobs) with a total of 3 votes a piece, edging out RafterW with two votes and calldoctoday and Tex_77 with one vote a piece. Congratulations for being the back-to-back Post of the Week winner GWG8541, even though it is a shared title!!! Congratulations processhead for your first Post of the Week Recipe title!!!
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The inaugural Post of the Week Meat Processing winner goes to Meatgistics legend PapaSop with his first attempt at bacon post that received four and a half votes. PapaSop held off johnsbrewhouse’s bacon with three and a half votes for the weekly title. Tex_77 had two votes. Congratulations to PapaSop for being the first ever Post of the Week Meat Processing winner!!!
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New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Friday so be creative with those holiday meals.wdaly Eggs Benedict
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According to Meatingplace.com, $32 million in grants have been distributed to 167 meat processing facilities from the United States Department of Agriculture as part of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant. This funding is for improvement or expansion of processing facilities and to help facilities become compliant for a Federal Grant of Inspection or a Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.
In June, the USDA announced a total of $55.2 million MPIRG funds to be distributed.
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Meat Matters November 15th to November 19th, 2021
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SMALL MEAT PROCESSING AT FORK IN THE ROADWorld events are opening up opportunities for smaller meat processors to grow and thrive.
Canada: Ontario government invests $7 Million to improve meat processing capacity“The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing up to $7 million to rapidly increase processing capacity in meat processing plants across the province. The initiative builds on an earlier $7.2-million investment.”
Tyson Foods sees upbeat sales as meat prices, restaurant demand jumpTyson Foods Inc out earned expectations for the quarter.
Meat keeps getting more expensive — and you should probably get used to itSome cuts of meat up 25 percent in cost from last year.
Is Surging Inflation the Shock That Will Slash Consumers’ Record Appetite for Meat?How will overall inflation affect what consumers choose to eat in the grocery store?
Meat consumption is associated with better mental health, meta-analysis findsMeta-analysis links meat consumptions with lower levels of anxiety and depression.
Post of the week!!!The post of the week goes to GWG8541 with a total of eight total votes. Congratulations on being the post of the week winner!!! Others receiving votes: Right on his heels was RafterW with six total votes. @Jamieson placed third with three votes. Tex_77 and Surg each received two votes. New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.
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Steak, Shrimp, French Fries and Corn
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HerbcoFood Venison Sausage Pigs in a Blanket
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GWG8541 Oven Baked Catfish
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Surg Steak and Loaded Baked Potatoes
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wdaly Spaghetti with Italian sausage mix with Marina made from fresh home-grown Tomatoes
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Meat Matters November 8th to November 12th, 2021
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UPDATE: Tyson Fresh Meats evacuated Saturday following bomb threatWaterloo, Iowa Tyson plant evacuated after bomb threat Saturday morning.
Beyond Meat, Tyson Foods: Plant-Based Meat Stocks Are Out Of Favor. Should You Buy?“Our theme of Plant-Based Meat Stocks, which includes companies that produce plant-based meat and related vegan ingredients, has returned just about 2% year-to-date, considerably underperforming the S&P 500, which has returned about 23% year-to-date.”
Local farmers struggle amid shortage of butchers and meat processorsWorker shortage could affect beef shoppers.
Red Meat Exports Remain on Record Pace Through Third Quarter“Both U.S. beef and U.S. pork exports are on a record pace through September, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).”
Ponzi cattle scheme operator gets 91 months in prisonSouth Dakota feedlot operator sentenced to prison for a cattle Ponzi scheme.
Mobile meat processing aids small ranchers“The former carpenter said he decided to start the business after seeing news stories last year about meat shortages and processing plants overwhelmed with ranchers needing to turn their livestock into meat they could sell.”
Post of the week!!!The post of the week goes to HerbcoFood with a total of nine votes. Congratulations for being the post of the week winner!!! Others receiving votes: johnsbrewhouse second place with four votes. Tex_77 placed third with three votes. jrrrr, ND Mike, and GWG8541 each received one vote. New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.
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Meat Matters October 25th to October 29th, 2021
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Ranchers rejoice Reaping the benefits of rising retail meat prices“According to May, buying local is helping local and while the price seems slightly higher, you’re paying for the convenience and the quality.”
Police kill 2 steers that fled Missouri processing plantAbsconded steers pay the ultimate price.
Cattle farmers push for regional beef processor in KentuckyKentucky ranchers desire a regional meat processor.
Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos legally recognised as people by US courtHippos in Colombia recognized as human in United States.
Hog markets collapsingHog markets in China and Spain are collapsing.
8 face charges for stealing deer meat, poachingA&E Deer Processing of stand trial for felony poaching and theft of deer meat.
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Cutting Into The Center Of Meat Processors’ Labor Pains, This State Is Rolling Out A Hot Dog Factory On WheelsMizzou taking hot dog making global.
Beef Packers Struggle to Find Labor Force“As beef cattle producers scale back herd sizes and feeders work through a surplus of cattle and meet 75% Plan negotiated cash trade silos, the processing facilities struggle to find a consistent tempo for product output.”
Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunters encouraged to participate in DNR’s Deer Donation ProgramWisconsin hunters encouraged to donate harvested deer.
U.S. bid to resurrect contentious beef labelling rules returns to Capitol HillU.S. Senators introduce the American Beef Labeling Act.
Tyson Foods Manager Sues Over COVID-19 Vaccine RequirementA lawsuit filed by Monett, Mo. Tyson Foods facility manager was removed to the Western District of Missouri.
Post of the week!!!The post of the week goes to Idaho Smokey with a total of seven votes. His wide variety of Tri-tip, brisket, baby back ribs, smoked meatloaf, and s’mores pie make stomachs growl and mouths water. Congratulations for being the first post of the week winner!!! Others receiving votes: Tex_77 placed second with three votes. SethHampton, The Feedlot, and HerbcoFood each received one vote. New choices to vote for will be released in a post on Thursday.
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We all know about inflation, but what about Shrinkflation? According to Investopedia, Shrinkflation is “the practice of reducing the size of a product while maintaining its sticker price. Raising the price per given amount is a strategy employed by companies, mainly in the food and beverage industries, to stealthily boost profit margins or maintain them in the face of rising input costs.”
In other words, you get less for the same price. To boost profit margins, many companies in the food and beverage industries hope consumers don’t notice the smaller amount offered at the same price. Consumers notice price increases more than quantity decreases.
This is a common strategy for offsetting higher production costs and maintaining market share. Production costs can be raises in raw materials or labor, among other factors. To keep customers from switching to other brands because of price increases, many companies employ Shrinkflation.
If consumers notice that a brand is employing Shrinkflation it can have a detrimental effect on consumer sentiment. Since the Covid 19 Pandemic this has been a familiar tactic as companies are trying to offset higher production and shipping costs. Since before March 2020, consumers are paying up to 10 percent more at the grocery store, CBSNews.com reported in June 2021.
“This is partly due to an imbalance in supply and demand, with Oxford Economics pointing to the reopening of the U.S. economy as putting new pressure on retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. For instance, restaurants — which shut off purchases of meat and other supplies last year when the pandemic shuttered the economy — are now ramping up purchase orders to meet the resurgent demand from consumers.”
With rising labor, production, and shipping costs projected to continue, Shrinkflation is surely here to stay. Be sure to check quantity amounts and not just price and brand when shopping to see if your favorite brands are employing this strategy.
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Plant-Based Meat Deceleration Signals Niche FuturePlant-Based Meat sales have plateaued while traditional meat engagement remains strong.
China presses U.S. to cancel tariffs in test of bilateral engagementChina putting pressure on the United States to get rid of tariffs on Chinese exports.
Brazil’s Meatpackers Curb Output as China Beef Ban Lingers“Brazilian meatpackers are idling more capacity amid a protracted trade suspension with China and dwindling domestic demand for steak and other cuts of beef.”
Should lab-grown beef be labeled ‘meat’? USDA denies cattle lobby petition to limit definition to animal sources“The FSIS Office of Policy and Program Development has denied the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association’s petition asking the agency to ‘limit the definition’ of ‘meat’ and ‘beef’ to products derived from animals ‘born, raised, and harvested in the traditional manner.’”
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The price of meat is going up. Ranchers and corporations are split on why.“Fed up with the meatpacking industry, some farmers are opening their own small meat processing plants while the Biden White House works on new regulations.”
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack talks farmers’ struggles, meatpacker consolidationU.S. Ag. Sec. announces $3 billion farm income and price stabilization plan.
A kosher stamp for plant-based pork? Impossible“According to (US Orthodox Union head Rabbi Menachem) Genack, observant Jewish customers would find it ‘difficult’ to accept even a meatless ‘pork’ product being labeled kosher.
The Controversial Quest to Make Cow Burps Less NoxiousUniversity of California Davis monitoring diet of cattle to control “incessive burping.”
Spam still on the menu for many area residentsOklahoma residents share their love/hate for Spam.
Does Amazon Need to ‘Harmonize’ Its Grocery Offerings?Whole Foods to start charging Amazon Prime members $9.95 delivery fee for grocery items starting Oct. 25.
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Non-animal meat maker Beyond Meat saw its market price drop three points Thursday (Sept. 16, 2021) morning. At close Wednesday, Beyond Meat was trending up, but dropped to 107.39 overnight.
The price drop is being caused by a downgrade from Piper Sandler from neutral to overweight, according to Investing.com. The downgrade was based on concerns over retail demand that put 2021 earnings estimates at risk. Beyond Meat projected a 38 percent increase in sales for 2021.
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Meat Matters September 13th to September 17th, 2021
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Beyond Meat, Cisco, Las Vegas Sands and moreBeyond Meat drops 3 points over night.
Grocery prices headed higher: KrogerPrepare to pay even more for groceries.
USDA lowers total red meat, poultry production forecastProjections for red meat and poultry production has lowered from last month.
Australian shoppers see the health benefits of red meat, says new researchAustralian citizens all-in on red meat.
Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets Will Now Be Served in Select US School CafeteriasSchool lunch chicken nuggets to become more of a “mystery meat” as some districts will replace animal meat with plant-based meat in school cafeterias.
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