Former Agriprocessors plant manager sentenced to 41 months February 3, 2014 No Comments Hosam Amara will get credit for 11 months he has already spent in custody since his arrest.Read More
Tyson sales up almost 5% in Q1 results February 3, 2014 No Comments Operating income increased 36% to $412 million.Read More
Colorado firm recalls meat products due to soy lecithin February 3, 2014 One Comment House of Smoke Inc., a Fort Lupton, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 144,000 pounds of meat and poultry products.Read More
National Beef announces plan to close Brawley facility January 31, 2014 No Comments The last day of production is expected to be April 4, 2014.Read More
Hillshire Brands reports strong Q2 results January 31, 2014 No Comments Second quarter net sales increased 2.1% to $1.1 billion.Read More
Misbranded chicken salad products recalled January 31, 2014 No Comments Walker’s Food Products Co., a North Kansas City, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,446 pounds of chicken salad products.Read More
Uncle Charley's Sausage purchased By Pittsburgh investors January 29, 2014 No Comments F.N.B. Capital Partners and group of local investors acquire Uncle Charley's Sausage Co.Read More
NAMA announces staff changes January 29, 2014 No Comments Norm Robertson will assume the position of Associate Executive Director of Regulatory Issues for North American Meat Association.Read More
AMI announces awards at IPPE Show January 29, 2014 No Comments The American Meat Institute has announced a number of award winners at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Ga. Read More
Farm Bill compromise reached; meat industry groups vow to “actively oppose” it January 28, 2014 No Comments The bill did not resolve the issues of GIPSA funding and making country-of-origin labeling compliant to the World Trade Organization to the industry's favor.Read More