Erica Shaffer

United States

Digital Media Editor at Meat & Poultry (USA)

Contributing Editor at Dairy Processing

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Articles

JBS shareholders greenlight dual listing

1 month ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Minority shareholders of JBS S.A. voted to approve the company’s dual listing of shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the São Paulo Stock Exchange during a general shareholders’ meeting held May 23. The two largest shareholders of JBS S.A. — J&F Investimentos and BNDESPar — reached an agreement to abstain from voting at the meeting. Shares could be listed on the NYSE as early as June.
Wayne-Sanderson Farms partners with Vestwell for farmer retirement program

1 month ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Erica Shaffer

OAKWOOD, GA. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms and Vestwell, a financial technology company, are teaming up to deliver a savings program for the poultry processor’s 2,000-plus farm partners. Farmers working with Wayne-Sanderson Farms can participate in a Group of Plans (GoP) retirement program powered by Vestwell and tailored to fit their individual needs.
Wayne-Sanderson to launch retirement savings program for farmers

1 month ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

OAKWOOD, GA. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms and Vestwell, a financial technology company, are teaming up to deliver a savings program for the poultry processors’ 2,000-plus farm partners. Farmers working with Wayne-Sanderson Farms can participate in a Group of Plans (GoP) retirement program powered by Vestwell and tailored to fit their individual needs.
Coleman All Natural Meats launches new steak cut bacon

1 month ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Erica Shaffer

WESTMINSTER, COLO. – Coleman All Natural Meats is launching what the company calls “… a thick indulgent twist on the traditional bacon strip.” Coleman’s Steak Cut Bacon slices are 3/8-inch thick and are sold in 20 oz packs with six slices for approximately $11.99. The product comes in two flavors, Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon and Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon. The company’s bacon products are sourced from Heritage Duroc pork, which is known for its superior marbling and rich flavor.
Coleman elevates bacon with ‘Steak Cut’

1 month ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

WESTMINSTER, COLO. – Coleman All Natural Meats is launching what the company calls “… a thick indulgent twist on the traditional bacon strip.” Coleman’s Steak Cut Bacon slices are 3/8-inch thick and are sold in 20 oz packs with six slices for approximately $11.99. The product comes in two flavors, Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon and Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon. The company’s bacon products are sourced from Heritage Duroc pork, which is known for its superior marbling and rich flavor.
Taking the jab: The GLP-1 effect on food choices

1 month ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

Prescription GLP-1 drugs are relatively new; the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first GLP-1 in 2005. But in 2024, a Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll found that 12%, or about one in eight adults, said they had taken one of a class of prescription drugs called GLP-1 agonists. This translates to roughly 30 million people taking the most popular GLP-1s for weight loss and to treat Type 2 diabetes, or to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.
USDA withdraws 'Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products'

2 months ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Erica Shaffer

WASHINGTON – The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) withdrew the proposed “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products,” which targeted reductions in illnesses associated with poultry products contaminated by the pathogen.
USDA withdraws proposed Salmonella framework

2 months ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

WASHINGTON – The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) withdrew the proposed “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products,” which targeted reductions in illnesses associated with poultry products contaminated by the pathogen.
Country Natural Beef expands leadership team

2 months ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

SISTERS, ORE. – Country Natural Beef (CNB), a rancher-owned cooperative, announced Travis Young, Valerie Rasmussen and Arvid Carlson have joined the company’s leadership team. The strategic hires are meant to signal to CNB members the leadership’s commitment to providing exceptional member benefits and services while growing the market for CNB’s premium beef products. Travis Young will serve as chief financial officer.
Maple Leaf Farms’ new series offers foodservice solutions

2 months ago | meatpoultry.com | Erica Shaffer

LEESBURG, IND. – Maple Leaf Farms announced a new social media content series designed to help foodservice operators with labor-saving solutions for preparing duck dishes. “Foodservice Cooking with Liv” will be a weekly series featuring one-minute posts on Instagram highlighting foodservice batch recipes and preparation tips.