The import and export industry had a tough 2009 with total shipments being down more than 12 percent from 2008 and far below that when compared to 2007. The carrier industry struggled mightily as the economic downturn was compounded by a slew of new vessels coming on line as shipping volumes tanked around the world.
The recent run-up in the U.S. stock market is real and should continue at least through 2010, according to economist Dr. Donald Ratajczak. He was speaking to feed ingredient-purchasing managers at the 2009 Grain Forecast – Economic Outlook Conference.
The year 2009 is behind us, probably to the great relief of many in the industry. Economic struggles, food safety concerns and supply-and- demand imbalances caused many companies to restructure their operations or lower their expectations.
Given its decades-long tradition of quality and industry leadership in a variety of areas, it should come as no surprise that a company as established as Perdue Farms could adjust to trends that are only a few years old.
For many protein processors, the framework for capital expenditures has shifted. In 2010, spending will focus more heavily on maintaining current operations and will hone in on processing equipment specifically.
An ever-present thorn in poultry producers’ sides, the animal-rights industry is ramping up its attacks. This fall, a group calling itself “The Cancer Project” filed a lawsuit in Connecticut against
Photo courtesy of flickr.com/makelessnoiseNearly six out of 10 children in the United States have cavities. Tooth decay has become the single most common chronic disease that kids face today, leading
Walk into just about any retail store freezer section today, and it’s virtually unavoidable — fully cooked, frozen products are everywhere. Most sectors of the food industry have grasped the
By Stuart M. Smith, Ph.D., Targeted Performance Solutions LLC What are “healthy organizations?” Think of your own body. When you eat well, get sufficient rest and exercise regularly, your health
In The National Provisioner’s “State of the Industry” October 2009 issue last month, Kathryn Kingsbury, education information specialist for the International Dairy•Deli•Bakery Association (IDDBA), noted that the economy has caused
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