Jamie Chadwick

Save A Lot is taking aim at industry audiences with a new national marketing initiative designed to reinforce its positioning in fresh protein. The independently owned discount grocer has launched its Fresh Cut Meat campaign, supported by a commercial running across digital, social and in‑store channels. The effort underscores a point of differentiation the retailer says is often overlooked in...

ANALYSIS: Whole Turkey Supply Restrictions Drive Prices to Historic $1.86/lb. Peak A new record high has been set for the 16 lbs. frozen whole tom assessment at $1.86/lb. The fact that this new high has been reached so early in the year speaks volumes about the current supply situation and what buyers are willing to do to secure production. Year-to-date (YTD) turkey headcount is up 3.0%...

Cow slaughter in Great Britain (GB) follows a clear seasonal pattern, typically rising through the summer, peaking in October, and declining into spring. This reflects producers culling less productive animals ahead of winter housing, as well as stronger demand for beef during Christmas. Data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) shows that dairy cows accounted for 56% of annual cow...

USDA Announces $60 million in Investments to Support Small Meat and Poultry Plants Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong food safety...

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today [June 3, 2026] on USDA’s announcement that the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) has been reported in the United States. “The re-emergence of New World screwworm in the United States after 60 years will have an immediate impact on farmers and ranchers in the affected areas. We are confident that the longstanding...

nd Rural Economy The Meat Institute today reaffirmed the meat and poultry industry’s strong support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), emphasizing its essential role in sustaining American agriculture, jobs, and economic growth. Testifying before the House Committee on Agriculture, Michael Schumpp, Senior Director of International Affairs, called on Congress to work with the...

Walmart is giving customers in Mexico more choices than ever before. With an expanded assortment now available through Walmart, customers can shop a broader selection of products, discover new brands, and access options that were previously unavailable through Walmart. This milestone advances Walmart's commitment to expanding marketplace assortment and delivering greater convenience,...

As of June 15, a newly proposed bill called "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act" (SAWA) would update the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program via changes related to worker eligibility, wage calculations, and administrative procedures, reported Fresh Plaza about a topic that would impact US vegetable growers, and other ag market participants as pressure builds to modernize...

Jersey Mike's has claimed the top spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2026, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year run as the highest-rated quick-service restaurant brand. The chain earned an industry-leading customer satisfaction score of 84 as overall restaurant satisfaction remained steady. Quick-service restaurants held an ACSI score of 79...

The Swine Health advisory committee is focused on turning strategy into action. To help advance the National Swine Health Strategy, the committee identified five focus areas that will drive action and measurable progress for U.S. pork producers. A Producer-Led Push for Swine Health Pork producers need a swine health strategy that actually works on the farm. The Swine Health advisory committee...