Industry News - AM
Smithfield to shareholders: we still believe in Shuanghui deal
Smithfield Foods acknowledged on Monday afternoon it received the 16-page letter...
Crowdsourcing pioneer pulls plug on alleged Kobe beef jerky scam
Kickstarter, which helps innovative projects generate funding from the public through...
U.S. and EU launch trade talks; what’s in it for meat processors?
On Monday President Obama, European Commission President Barroso and European Council...
Dining trends: consumer cut backs include protein
Consumers interested in more healthful dining are reducing their servings of those...
Mexican state reports over $195 million in bird flu losses
The avian influenza H7N3 outbreak in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, detected in...
Industry News - PM
Hormel lowers full-year earnings outlook
Hormel Foods Corp. lowered today its fiscal 2013 earnings expectations pointing...
Two top Cabinet members stress support for immigration reform bill
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Dept. of Homeland Security Janet...
Fast casual Mexican food chain to shut 20 pct of company-owned stores
Jack in the Box Inc. will close 67 of its 340 company-operated Qdoba stores by the...
News briefs: Church's Chicken, Alabama poultry processors, National Pork Board
Steve Davis has been named chief concept officer of Church’s Chicken, the...
Monday, June 17, 2013
Brazilian halal meat export sales increase 447% in last decade
China grants more aid to its ailing poultry sector
House bill would ban horse slaughter inspection funds
Sonic Drive-In launches updated made-to-order sandwich
New Smithfield investor details alternative to Shuanghui sale
Supreme Court strikes Arizona proof-of-citizenship law
Educators mull proposed Neb. plant impact on local schools
Cargill promotes hot dog brand on Facebook
Friday, June 14, 2013
House committee urges USDA to finalize modernized poultry inspection
Atkins adds two new chicken-based frozen meals to lineup
Ruby Tuesday appoints new president, COO
News Briefs: Sliders on wheels; new Cosi CEO; NAMA webinar; chicken recall
Smithfield reports mixed year-end financials
Brazil's Marfrig can sell recently acquired assets to JBS: regulator
AMSA announces awards ahead of conference
T-Rex burger goes extinct at rogue Wendy’s outlet
Thursday, June 13, 2013
BPI's defamation lawsuit vs. ABC News ordered back to S.D. state court
GAO report has security recommendations for APHIS
Animal rights group unveils video; target says it beat them to the punch
USDA boosts beef, poultry production estimates
China initiates national safety ‘overhaul’
New pork import rules can't be enacted yet, New Zealand court says
JBS plant resumes production after ammonia leak
Beef jerky recalled on misbranding, declared allergen concerns
CAB hits the high seas
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Chicken plant overhaul concerns neighbors
N.M. attorney general tries to rein in horse slaughter
Colorado’s ag-centric counties mull secession
Pork checkoff introduces housing calculator, other new tools
Office manager accused of embezzling more than $600,000
Texas beef packer gets $3 million in tax breaks
Hot dog maker’s profit jumps 44 percent
Immediate reactions to JBS-Marfrig deal mixed for ratings agencies
USDA forecasts record corn, soybean harvests
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Chicken industry’s profit cycle has got legs: analyst
Canadians back to eating beef after 2012 E. coli scare
Researchers develop faster method to identify Salmonella strains
HumaneWatch gooses IRS exec, HSUS in ad
Post-acquisition, JBS becomes world's largest in poultry
Midwest state laws are no speed bump to deal: Smithfield
Schwan to consolidate distribution centers
News briefs: Patrick Cudahy, USPOULTRY, farm bill
Monday, June 10, 2013
Canada releases list of anti-COOL products
JBS to acquire Seara's poultry unit: report
Largest U.S. kosher processor pays nearly $100,000 in environmental fines
Investigators link poultry contamination on farm and at processing plant
Tyson launches new line of seasoned boneless chicken in Brazil
Sale of Seara Brasil to JBS nearly zeroes out Marfrig's debt: president
Canada cites antibiotic-resistant salmonella as ‘growing concern’
Proposed plant to provide kosher, halal meats to Milwaukee area
Thai pork producers protest against U.S. (UPDATED)
Friday, June 07, 2013
Dueling points of view on Smithfield sale
Trial delayed for Agriprocessors manager who fled to Israel
McDonald's mixes and matches to court new daypart
PQA Plus revisions unveiled at World Pork Expo
Fitch Ratings downgrades Brazilian processor, puts on 'Rating Watch Negative'
Agreement reached over animal ag in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
SEC charges Smithfield investor with insider trading
Cargill names new meat retail head
The latest on listeria from CDC, FSIS and FDA
Giving back: Smithfield, Wellshire, Agri Star
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Trade barriers, soft demand slow April red meat exports
Animal welfare group petitions FSIS to up humane handling standards
Russia ramps up meat, poultry production in April
Chipotle to open more ShopHouse restaurants
News Briefs: CKE vs McDonald's; Wendy's kids menu; Smashburger TV
Proposed rule would mandate labeling of mechanically tenderized beef
Poultry plant closes, a year after opening
CFIA funds more meat inspection after XL Foods recall review
FAO forecasts slowdown in global meat production, rising prices
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
JBS aims to raise $235 million through debentures in July
Bob Evans sees improvements in fiscal year financials
Waste not, want not; especially when it comes to meat
Hog producers waiting for corn crop certainty before expanding
Oscar Mayer serves up bacon in a velvet box
JBS faces nearly $84,000 in OSHA fines
Inspections of small plants are inconsistent: GAO
Calif.'s second-largest school district goes 'meatless' on Mondays
National Pork Board funds PEDV research
Land O’Frost likes “Despicable Me 2” promotion
