Bob Sims

Kansas City

Features Editor at Meat & Poultry (USA)

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Poultry processing tech: Opportunity afoot

6 days ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

Chicken processing often involves conversations about boneless breasts, wings, legs, etc. These cuts represent the bulk of the products chicken processing companies look to when trying to maximize profit margins and meet customer demand. And while chicken feet, or paws, aren’t a ‘glamorous’ product in the United States, they play an important role in the business strategies of American processors.
AVMA presents Temple Grandin the 2025 Humane Award

1 week ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) gives its Humane Award to non-veterinarians recognized for achieving animal welfare through leadership, public service, education, research, product development or advocacy. This year, Temple Grandin, PhD, professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University and a pioneering animal welfare advocate, will receive the prestigious honor.
Nathan’s Famous launches new spicy beef frank

1 week ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

SMITHFIELD, VA. — Nathan’s Famous, founded on Coney Island in 1916 and primarily manufactured by Smithfield Foods, has introduced its new Hot & Spicy Beef Franks. The new frank targets hot dog lovers who like a kick. The Hot & Spicy Beef Franks are crafted from premium beef and a unique blend of bold spices. “Rich flavors have always been at the heart of Nathan’s Famous,” said Annabelle Gladfelter, brand manager for Nathan’s Famous at Smithfield Foods.
Meat, poultry processors prioritize built in sustainability

2 weeks ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Bob Sims

Meat and poultry processors who want to build a new plant, or build an addition to or remodel an existing plant, face today’s challenge of not only meeting code regulations, but also doing their part to protect the environment we all live in. Construction of, and on existing, processing facilities provides ownership ample opportunities for designing, engineering and building plants that make the industry more sustainable as a whole.
Meat, poultry processors prioritize built in sustainability

2 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

Meat and poultry processors who want to build a new plant, or build an addition to or remodel an existing plant face today’s challenge of not only meeting code regulations, but also doing their part to protect the environment we all live in. Construction of, and on existing, processing facilities provides ownership ample opportunities for designing, engineering and building plants that make the industry more sustainable as a whole.
Butterball names new executive vice president of sales and marketing

3 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

GARNER, NC. — US turkey brand Butterball LLC announced Scott Vinson as the new executive vice president of sales and marketing effective June 9, 2025. Vinson brings more than 30 years of experience in the meat industry to the role, most recently serving as chief of customer experience, Cargill Protein, North America. At Cargill, Vinson held responsibilities for driving revenue across sales channels, leading the sales, trading and distribution organizations, and providing customer service.
Legacy Meat Co. updates name to Tier One Meat

3 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

FLORA, IND. — Veteran-owned and farmer-founded meat processor, Legacy Meat Co. has announced its name change to Tier One Meat Co., as part of a rebranding campaign. The purpose of the change marks a renewed commitment to the highest quality, operational excellence and customer service by its founders.
Senator Mike Rounds reintroduces anti-competitive legislation in meatpacking industry

4 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

WASHINGTON — US Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation in a continuing effort to address anticompetitive practices in the meat and poultry industries. The group of senators believe the anti-competitive practices threaten the nation’s food supply and national security. Rounds and Grassley first introduced this legislation in June 2021.
Archer partners with Los Angeles Dodgers

1 month ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Bob Sims

LOS ANGELES — Meat snack brand Archer and the Los Angeles Dodgers have joined in partnership and brought two Los Angeles brands together to offer Dodger fans 100% grass-fed beef snacks on game days at Dodger Stadium. The beef snacks are available at concession and hospitality locations throughout Dodger Stadium. Flavors available to the fans include Archer’s Original Beef Stick, Jalapeno Beef Stick, Original Beef Jerky, and Mango Habanero Beef Jerky.
True Story Foods expands distribution of Protein Toppers

1 month ago | meatpoultry.com | Bob Sims

FAIRFIELD, CALIF. — True Story Foods, San Francisco, has increased the range of its Protein Toppers Diced Chicken Breast to Whole Foods stores in five regions of the United States including Northern California, the Southern Pacific, the Midwest, the Rocky Mountain and the Southwest. The Whole Foods stores will carry two flavors of Protein Toppers, Oven Roasted and Roasted Garlic. Protein Toppers contain 15 grams of protein per serving and were launched in April 2024 in other retailers.