Industry News - AM
Trade truce means less to pork than some think: Rabobank
Pork was the second-largest U.S. agricultural export product to China before trade...
Quebec's Lesters Foods puts hard work into 'fun' food
Lesters Foods means “fun.” A marketing campaign launched earlier this...
USDA ERS projects steady 2019 production, exports
Despite the whip-sawing news regarding trade and retaliatory tariffs that have affected...
Giving back: Iowa Select, Eckrich, Land O’Frost, Smithfield Foundation, Hormel
Iowa Select expands Power Snack program Iowa Select Farms is expanding its Power...
Industry News - PM
Coalition sets new standards for antibiotic stewardship for animals
A group of food companies, livestock producers, trade associations and retailers...
Groups push for ag to be included in any U.S./EU trade deal
An ad hoc coalition of more than 50 food and agriculture organizations is insisting...
USMEF study quantifies red meat export value for corn producers
U.S. meat exports in 2018 accounted for the feed use of 29 percent more corn than...
White House launches second phase of tariff-relief aid for pork producers
The Trump administration on Monday announced the second phase of its program to...
Monday, December 17, 2018
JBS pays $50,000 for faulty recordkeeping, cattle payments (UPDATE)
EU agency says lactic acid cuts pathogens on pork
Smashburger executives shift roles
Applebee’s snaps up dozens of franchise locations
Butterball CEO steps down
Avian flu concerns prompt culling of 40,000 birds in Maryland
USDA confirms Newcastle disease in commercial California flock
Jack in the Box mulls sale
Friday, December 14, 2018
Costco’s chicken plant project progresses
Food tech startup says it has made first cell-cultured steak
No punitive damages in fourth Smithfield nuisance case
News Briefs: Smithfield, NCC, USDA advisory panel, Dave & Buster’s, Arby’s
HSUS targets Pilgrim’s Pride label claims
Canadian companies face charges for chicken abuse
Beef quarters recalled for possible SRMs
A Kentucky Fried Yule log
Thursday, December 13, 2018
U.S. farm bill heads to President Trump’s desk
Missouri water commission rejects Valley Oaks expansion
Okla. ag officials ask state lawmakers to set poultry location rules
USDA lifts 2018 beef, poultry production forecasts
Number of people ill in JBS beef recall grows to 333: CDC
Smithfield loses fourth N.C. hog nuisance trial
Brazil boosting pork and poultry production; sees need in China
Research clarifies spread, control of poultry blackhead disease
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Texas city discusses incentives for possible Tyson plant
Food tech firm to eventually offer cell-cultured Wagyu beef
More consumers eating restaurant meals at home: NPD study
Chicken strips pick up steam as nuggets slip: NPD
Wendy’s to verify cattle care, sustainability in beef supply
McDonald’s teases Cheesy Bacon Fries expansion
WOTUS rule change cheered by livestock industry
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Pork and poultry products recalled
Meat reps explain urgent need for U.S.-Japan trade deal
Neighbors in Oregon oppose proposed meat processing plant
Study notes possible link between vegetarianism, depression
McDonald’s updates global policy on beef supply chain antibiotics use
Police launches new probe related to info revealed by JBS's stakeholders
Red meat producers, exporters laud farm bill movement
USDA sued over exemptions for medium-sized CAFOs
Monday, December 10, 2018
Kane Beef seeks buyers
Undeclared allergens prompt two recalls
Upscale steakhouse chains in expansion mode
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Lighthizer says March 1 is hard deadline on China trade talks
Third time, no charm: Court again rules against Sanderson
Vet groups issue statement on antimicrobial resistance
Former Agriculture Secretary dies at 90
Friday, December 07, 2018
Smithfield to invest $45 mln in bacon, ground pork operations
Stampede Meat marks opening of New Mexico facility
U.S. beef gains access to Morocco market
News Briefs: Applegate, Sprouts, beef snacks, Cooper Farms, Portillo’s
Marfrig acquires BRF's Argentine unit, Brazilian factory
Grass-fed beef brand continues capital raising campaign
Costco updates policy on antibiotics use
Buckeyes get a bacon break during finals week
Thursday, December 06, 2018
Construction on Harrison Poultry expansion under way
Okla. mulls emergency rules to address poultry farm growth
Brashears nomination advances in Senate
Canadian consumer dining habits changing
Smithfield fined for water quality violations (UPDATE)
DOJ recommends Supreme Court leave Calif. animal welfare laws alone
USDA sets final rule easing school meal requirements
Global food prices hit 2-year low, but meat plateaus
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
JBS names Gilberto Tomazoni as global CEO
Rabobank’s Close on China, ASF, pork and beef trade in 2019
Frozen foods processor expands with acquisition
Fatburger parent adds Mediterranean cuisine chain to portfolio
New JBS CEO lays out agenda, says IPO a top priority
U.S. lawmaker seeks plant test data in JBS recall expansion
Activist groups go after Kansas law protecting livestock owner rights
Giving back: Foster Farms, Tyson Foods, Hormel, Perdue Farms
