Industry News - AM
Smithfield posts $4.2 million loss in first report since Shuanghui merger
Smithfield Foods Inc. said Friday it lost $4.2 million in the company’s second...
Prosciutto recalled on listeria concerns
Santa Maria Foods of Brampton, Ontario, is recalling approximately 2,600 pounds...
U.S. beef, pork exports excel in October
U.S. beef exports continued a record-setting pace in October while pork exports...
Meat price index flat in November
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged nearly 187.1 points in November, unchanged from...
Mislabeling, undeclared allergen spur soup recall
StockPot, Inc. of Everett, Wash., is recalling 1,864 cases (approximately 22,368...
Industry News - PM
New company buys Pilgrim’s plant
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that Shenandoah Processing, LLC, a newly-formed...
Sysco Corp. buys Illinois-based rival in $3.5-billion deal
Sysco Corp. is getting an even bigger profile in the food distribution industry...
Slim domestic same-store sales gain for fast food giant in October
McDonald’s Corp. reported a slight gain in monthly comparable U.S. store sales...
Wisconsin health agency issues warning about popular holiday sandwich
If you’ve never eaten a “cannibal sandwich” or “tiger meat...
Friday, December 06, 2013
Poultry to be profitable in 2014, but 2015 hazy
Mexican restaurant chain names EVPs of operations, other executives
News briefs: Hillshire CSR report, burger chain expansion, new Hooters COO, and your last chance to register for webinar on FSIS investigations
What are you cooking for Christmas?
Wayne Farms, Salm partner on chicken sausage
Whistleblowers can now file OSHA complaints online
Video dispels myths about ‘superbugs’
Locally sourced protein tops 2014 trend forecast
Thursday, December 05, 2013
JBS, new partner help Amazon ranchers with sustainability
ConAgra rolls out Bertolli, Chang’s additions
Humans are eating more meat, on par with the anchovy
Controversial GMO study retracted by scientific journal
White Oak winner of Northern Beef Packers auction (UPDATED)
New poultry slaughter rules on White House schedule for April
Broiler egg sets, chick placements down slightly
Jerky brand gets athletic with new campaign
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
New beef plant opens its doors
CDC releases new findings, tools to improve restaurant food safety
Olive Garden adds burgers
Giving back: HoneyBaked, Eckrich, Smithfield Foods
FSIS launches salmonella reduction plan
Tyson to invest $8 million in Iowa plant upgrade
Wisconsin company places first bid on Aberdeen plant
Bob Evans profit tumbles on sow prices, expansion costs
Hagen to join Deloitte practice
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
U.S. poultry exports continue record pace for 2013
Restaurant operators hopeful about economy
Brazil beef exports top $6 billion in sales
National Pork Board focuses on Hispanics in new social marketing effort
China confirms first human H7N9 bird flu case
Pork specialist refutes allegations
Citizens’ group appeals permit allowing new poultry plant
Tech briefs: Thermal processing how-to; new uses for HPP; AMSA exclusive; conveyor belt checklist
Monday, December 02, 2013
Idaho cattle company fights $1 million payment to Tyson
Hogs provide nearly $7 per bushel corn value
Researchers discover possible cause of some vaccine failures in broilers
Outback Steakhouse grows in most profitable market worldwide
State officials cite pork specialist for violating licensing rules
No injuries in fire at Tyson plant
China sets five-year policy to stem bird flu outbreaks
Fast food workers plan nationwide strike
Friday, November 29, 2013
Beyond Meat founder believes meat and meatless go hand in hand
Herd expansion may lower beef production
Protein-rich breakfast helps to curb appetite throughout the morning, scientists find
Researchers discover where campylobacter’s genes are turned on
New study links meat, egg and dairy nutrient to brain development
New pork task force to examine customer needs for sustainable nutrition
Fewer turkeys, heavier weights, lower prices: USDA
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Broiler production continues higher in fourth quarter
More than 3,500 pounds of ham recalled
Consumers lean further on foodservice for Thanksgiving
Documentary “Farmland” set for release next spring
Soup looks good — on menus
USDA sees tighter pork supplies through year’s end
Groups push for humane holidays
Sandwich chain hires its first COO
The art of food, and food in art
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
EPA to scale back enforcement in some areas
Tyson names new exec
Ruby Tuesday reorganizes, cuts staff
Turkey facts from the National Turkey Federation
Hallmark/Westland pays $3.1 million in final settlement with HSUS, DOJ
Auditor’s report critical of Canada’s food recall system
Shuanghui Int’l., Bank of China strike agreement
Turkey prices give shoppers reason to be thankful
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Processor pushes back opening date for new plant
TGI Fridays owner considers options, including possible sale
USDA to consumers: Expect protein prices to rise next year
Poultry slaughterhouse proposal falls apart
Poultry slaughter up in October
Hormel posts huge fiscal fourth quarter
Compassion Over Killing mole charged with animal cruelty
QSR company reorganizes
It’s time to buy Hillshire Brands, analyst says
