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	Costco Wholesale Inc.
	More than 20 years after the launch of its meat and deli department, Costco Wholesale continues to meet the needs of its customers above all else.
	The Right Recipe
	Corporate chefs bring the creativity to develop new products for processors and restaurants alike.
	Food Safety: Checking Yourself
	Modern technology gives processors the ability to implement on-site testing.
	Employee Matters: Guest Commentary
	Are you getting the most from the benefits you offer employees?

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	Hawaiian beef recalled on E. coli
	WASHINGTON – Palama Holdings LLC of Kapolei, Hawaii has voluntarily recalled approximately 68,670 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Full Story
	Ark. court allows cancer claim against poultry firms
	LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a lawsuit against poultry companies for using arsenic-based feed could go forward. Full Story
	McD's same-store sales flower in April
	OAK BROOK, Ill. – McDonald’s Corp. said Thursday that its global same-store sales rose five percent in April. Full Story
	Overhill Farms has record revenue in 2Q
	LOS ANGELES – Overhill Farms Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter net revenues of more than $66 million, an increase of 44 percent from the same period last year. Full Story
	Okla. meat plant to employ 400
	SEMINOLE, Okla. – Mexico-based Sigma Alimentos has opened its first U.S. meat processing plant in Seminole, Okla. on Wednesday. It will eventually employ 400 people and produce hot dogs and ham. Full Story
	Brandt Beef tops at California Date Chef Competition
	BRAWLEY, Calif. – Brandt Beef said Wednesday that Las Palmas Resort and Spa Executive Chef Leanne Kamekona won the 2008 California Date Chef Competition for her dish featuring Brandt Beef filet mignon. Full Story
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	2008 Sausage Report (996 KB)

	Animal Health: Part 4 - Healthy Animals Using Antibiotics (379 KB)

	Equipment Leasing

	Animal Health: Part 1 - Helping Meet Customer's Needs (976 KB)
	Animal Health: Part 2 - Providing Food Safety Confidence To Consumers (193 KB)
	Animal Health: Part 3 - Modern Production Technology (216 KB)
	Deli meats at the service counter
	The deli counter is a hotbed of activity, as retailers explore ways to attract consumers with new offerings and original takes on traditional products.
	Steaks on the move
	Traditional favorites and new cuts are flying off the supermarket shelves and restaurant plates.
	High-volume cookers
	Niche pork
	The state of the poultry industry
	Case-ready meat
	Hot dogs in the retail and foodservice arenas
	Breakfast and dinner sausage
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»More that 640 companies
»More than 480 product categories
»More than 520 resources in North America

	Beef
	Latest data on meat production and consumption, purchasing drivers and more from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Meat Institute, International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association and others.
	Pork
	Top-selling brands, sales by product segment, meat-case leaders and more from the National Pork Board, Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Information Resources Inc. and others.
	Poultry
	Up-to-date statistics on production and sales, buying behavior and more from the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association and others.
	Retail
	Top-selling brands, leading supermarket chains by sales, changes in the meat case and more from the Food Marketing Institute, Mintel International, Information Resources and others.
	Foodservice
	Economic outlook for the restaurant industry, sales by foodservice segment, menu trends and more from the National Restaurant Association, R&I Menu Census 2005 and others.
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