Hormel Foods acquires Sadlers Smokehouse business

Commercially available cell line rapidly detects African Swine Fever Virus July 28, 2020

Scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have identified a new way to detect the presence of live African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) that minimizes the need for samples from live animals and provides easier access to veterinary labs that need to diagnose the virus.

USDA provides an update on 2019 Tyson beef plant closure and COVID-19 investigation July 23, 2020

The report, prepared by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service in coordination with the Office of the Chief Economist, summarizes market conditions, fed cattle prices, boxed beef values, and the spread before and after the fire and plant closure at the Tyson Holcomb, Kan., plant, and before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S., Japan expand organic trade opportunities July 14, 2020

The United States and Japan announced the expansion of their organic equivalence arrangement to include livestock products.

Sonoma Brands acquires Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co. July 10, 2020

Sonoma Brands, a private equity investor and incubator focused on emerging consumer brands, has completed the acquisition of Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co. for an undisclosed amount.

Ingredion completes acquisition of PureCircle July 2, 2020

Ingredion Inc., a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has announced the completion of its acquisition of PureCircle Limited, a producer and innovator of plant-based stevia sweeteners and flavors for the food and beverage industry.