HorizonScan, Fairfield, Iowa, released findings for Q4 2018, noting an increase in food integrity issues in key categories such as meat and meat products, poultry, seafood, milk and dairy.

The University of Idaho (U of I), Boise, Idaho, announced plans to build a new meat science and innovation center that will house Vandal Brand Meats, which are produced by students, faculty and staff from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, on the Moscow campus.

Garrett Valley, Swedesboro, N.J., announced a corporate name change to Garrett Valley Farms as part of a larger rebranding effort that includes a refreshed packaging design.

To ensure premium quality and safety of the company’s inventory, iQ Foods leveraged CAS Dataloggers' data logger technology to automate the storage/temperature management process.

The global fresh meat packaging market is expected to grow at 2.30% CAGR during 2016-2026 to reach $2.47 billion by 2026, according to a study released by Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y.

Nearly one in four consumers surveyed believe vegetarian products should not be allowed to have meat-related names, like sausage or burger, according to a study presented by Ingredient Communications, UK, and commissioned by Surveygoo, UK.

Cooper Farms, Oakwood, Ohio, announced plans to acquire Hemmelgarn & Sons, Coldwater, Ohio.

D’Artagnan, Union, N.J., announced plans to expand thanks to a new financial relationship with Chase Bank, N.Y.

FoodMaven, Colorado Springs, Colo., acquired Anderson Boneless Beef, Peyton, Colo., as part of an ambitious expansion plan for 2019.

Toriyama, a Japan-based producer of Japanese Wagyu beef, signed an agreement with Awano Food Group, a Singapore-based supplier of meat and seafood, and JUST, San Francisco, to create, distribute and sell what is said to be some of the world's most revered meat in a groundbreaking new way.