Joel Crews

Joel Crews is the editor of MEAT+POULTRY and MEATPOULTRY.com. He leads an award-winning editorial team at Sosland Publishing Company, where he began covering the meat and poultry processing industry in 2000. Crews has traveled the globe covering industry-related events and has toured some of the highest profile meat processing plants in the world. He is well connected with many industry icons and thought leaders and has unmatched longevity among industry magazine editors covering this segment.

Connect with Joel on LinkedIn or via email.

HPAI continues to spread throughout Michigan

01.02.2023

By Joel Crews

Animal health officials reported a case, impacting a backyard flock of 20 birds.

Handtmann named among ‘Best and Brightest’ employers

12.21.2021

By Joel Crews

The equipment supplier has been recognized for its industry-leading employee satisfaction, recruitment and retention.

Hans Kabat, group leader and president of Cargill's North American protein business.

Cargill appoints new North American protein business leader

04.19.2021

By Joel Crews

Hans Kabat joins Cargill as group leader and president of its North American protein business.

Alexander Cozzini succeeds father as president of PRIMEdge

Son succeeds father as new president of PRIMEdge

03.06.2021

By Joel Crews

USDA leads discussion on reducing Salmonella in meat, poultry and egg products

USDA to present science-backed strategies for reducing Salmonella

09.21.2020

By Joel Crews

US Department of Agriculture’s Office of Food Safety (OFS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will host a virtual meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, discussing its latest food safety outline, "Roadmap to Reducing Salmonella: Driving Change through Science-Based Policy."

Bühler joins program to give leg up to meat alternative startups

06.12.2020

By Joel Crews

The company announced a partnership with Big Idea Ventures' protein-focused fund to support innovations in plant-based and cultured-meat alternative products.

Veterinarians are emphasizing their essential role as protectors of animal health amid the global COVID-19 crisis

Veterinarians stress their key role in protecting animal health during crisis

03.20.2020

By Joel Crews

A joint statement from the World Organization for Animal Health and the World Veterinary Association highlight the necessity for veterinary offices around the world to stay open as COVID-19 develops.