Vital Farms is Building Its Next World Class Egg Washing and Packing Facility in Seymour, Indiana
Vital Farms is Building Its Next World Class Egg Washing and Packing Facility in Seymour, Indiana
Second facility opening in 2027 will support family farmers, create new jobs and is a critical part of brand's journey to achieve at least $1 billion in annual net revenue by 2027
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation that offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide, today has announced plans to expand its resilient supply chain with a second world-class egg washing and packing facility...
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The Retail Rundown: Retail Segment and Temperatures Heat Up Ahead of Holiday
The retail segment is heating up for the July 4thholiday, as are the temperatures across the country.
Scorching heat along with the holiday falling on a Thursday could dampen this year’s cookouts. Residents in the south-central and West Coast are in the midst of a dangerous and record-breaking heat wave, withblistering temperatures forecast to extend into next week.
Meanwhile, severe weather including flash flooding and strong wind gusts is possible over the next few days across the Plains and Midwest, according to the National...
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Jul 3 7:01 AM, UB Newswires
Colorado Reports Human Case of Bird Flu
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Public health officials in Colorado on Wednesday announced an adult man had tested positive for avian flu after reporting mild symptoms, including conjunctivitis, or pink eye.
The man is an employee at a dairy farm who had exposure to infected cattle and recovered after antiviral treatment, officials said.
The case is the fourth human case of bird flu reported in the U.S. since avian flu began spreading among dairy herds in early March. The other three people to test positive were also dairy farm workers who recovered after experiencing...
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Jul 3 2:20 PM, General News
Cargill Plans to Resume Slaughtering Cattle on Friday at Kansas Beef Plant
Cargill plans to resume slaughtering cattle on Friday at its Dodge City, Kansas, beef plant, after weekend rains caused a partial roof collapse, the company said on Tuesday.
One of four major U.S. beef processors, Cargill is using its broad supply chain to minimize disruptions to customers and livestock producers, according to an emailed statement. It said the Kansas plant resumed operations on Tuesday on its fabrication floor, where meat is cut into pieces.
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Jul 3 11:43 AM, General News
Tyson Reduces Antibiotic-Free Beef Options As Costs Rise
Tyson Foods Inc is reportedly scaling back its antibiotic-free beef products following a similar move with chicken last year.
The company informed a major customer in late 2023 that it would no longer supply antibiotic-free beef and would limit its Open Prairie Natural Meats brand starting in January, according to a report from Bloomberg. Tyson's decision reflects a broader shift in its product offerings.
Two decades ago, Tyson began producing some antibiotic-free beef in response to consumer demand...
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Jul 3 9:28 AM, General News
UPS Plans to Close Baltimore Facility, Lay Off 540 Workers
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A Baltimore UPS customer center is planning to close in August, according to a Maryland state filing. The move will affect hundreds of workers.
A UPS (NYSE: UPS) on Vero Road will shutter Aug. 23, resulting in the layoffs of 540 employees, according to a Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed June 20 with the Maryland Department of Labor. The same UPS location laid off 118 employees in March.
A representative from UPS sent this statement to FreightWaves, “As a part of our Network of the Future initiative...
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Jul 3 8:37 AM, General News
La Nina Threatens Latin America with Hurricanes and Droughts, Experts say
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Latin America and the Caribbean should brace for the arrival of La Nina, the climate pattern seen fueling a highly active hurricane season in the Atlantic and greater climate variability across the region, experts said on Tuesday.
The World Meteorological Organization organized a webinar on La Nina's threat as Hurricane Beryl, the 2024 Atlantic season's first hurricane and the earliest storm on record to reach the Saffir-Simpson Scale's maximum Category 5 level, was tearing across the eastern Caribbean...
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Jul 3 8:31 AM, General News
Jollibee Foods to Take Control of S.Korea's Compose Coffee in $340 Mln Deal
The Philippines' biggest fast-food chain Jollibee Foods will acquire a majority stake in South Korea's Compose Coffee, as part of a deal valuing the target at $340 million, the company said on Tuesday.
Jollibee's largest acquisition by number of stores continues the company's expansion overseas, which will account for majority of its branches in the future.
Jollibee's unit Jollibee Worldwide Pte will acquire 70% of privately held Compose Coffee for $238 million, and its majority-owned Titan Fund will take 5%...
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Jul 3 8:00 AM, General News
Eric Martino Joins Hard Rock International as President of Hard Rock Cafe & Retail Division
Hard Rock International announced the appointment of long-time restaurant and hospitality leader Eric Martino as President of the Hard Rock Cafe Division, overseeing operations of the company's nearly 200 popular eateries around the world. Additionally, Martino will oversee Hard Rock's Retail Division on a global scale. He reports to Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
"We're excited to welcome Eric, whose extensive background in culinary arts, marketing and operations will further elevate the already outstanding Hard Rock dining...
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Jul 3 8:00 AM, Urner Barry
Bird Flu Hits McDonald's Breakfasts in Australia
Good luck getting a late-morning McMuffin in Australia.
McDonald's has cut breakfast service timings by 1-1/2 hours, the company said, after a shortage of eggs caused by bird flu outbreaks that have led to the slaughter of about 1.5 million chickens.
"Like many retailers, we are carefully managing supply of eggs due to current industry challenges," McDonald's said on Facebook, adding that from Tuesday it would stop serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m. instead of the usual time of midday...
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Jul 3 8:00 AM, General News
US FDA to Ban Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Soda
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it would revoke the regulation that authorized the use of brominated vegetable oil in food items, effective Aug. 2, as it was no longer safe.
BVO is a chemical ingredient containing bromine, which is found in fire retardants. Small quantities of BVO are used legally in some citrus-flavored drinks in the United States to keep the flavor evenly distributed.
The FDA said it had concluded that BVO was not safe for use after the results of studies...
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Jul 3 2:26 PM, General News
