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Colorado Premium opens new sous vide processing plant

Colorado Premium, one of the country’s premier protein processors serving retailers, restaurant chains, and meal delivery services, announced this week the opening of its third processing facility and its first to specialize in fully-cooked sous vide proteins. Located in Greeley, Colorado, the 175,000-square-foot facility includes space for future expansion and will employ up to 275 […]

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Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the start of 2024. The January barometer fell to a reading of 106, 8 points lower than in December. Producers expressed a more pessimistic perspective about their farms’ current situation and future prospects. The Current Conditions […]

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Financial sentiment still weighing heavy on protein purchases

U.S. consumers were willing to pay more at food service for ribeye steak, ground beef, pork chops, bacon and chicken breast in January compared to December. However, they were not willing to pay more for those same protein products at retail. According to the January Meat Demand Monitor, the combined beef and pork projected market […]

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