Bird flu found in Oregon backyard poultry flock; S. Korea suspends U.S. poultry imports Industry News December 23, 2014 No Comments The flock of approximately 100 birds has access to the outdoors.Read More
Canadian firm recalls pork products produced without benefit of inspection Industry News December 23, 2014 No Comments The product failed to present at the Canadian border for FSIS reinspection and was distributed into U.S. commerce.Read More
80,000 pounds of misbranded bacon recalled Industry News December 23, 2014 No Comments The product ingredient sodium nitrite is not declared on the product label. Read More
Cargill president leaving to become president of Midland University Industry News December 18, 2014 No Comments Midland is a private liberal arts college located in Fremont, Neb.Read More
Poultry groups question OSHA citations at Wayne Farms Alabama facility Industry News December 18, 2014 No Comments OSHA’s accusations of wrongdoing lack evidence and are simply unfounded, groups claim.Read More
Five education programs announced for 2015 IPPE Industry News December 18, 2014 No Comments American Meat Institute (AMI) announced that it will sponsor five education programs.Read More
Midamar execs plead not guilty, issue statement on indictment Industry News December 17, 2014 No Comments Company says indictment is based in large part on administrative infractions that occurred in 2010 involving facility numbers.Read More
Clemens Food Group bringing pork plant + 800 jobs to Michigan Industry News December 17, 2014 No Comments A new Clemens Food Group pork processing operation is coming to Coldwater Township.Read More
Chinese investor in Australian beef processor acquires Chicago area company Industry News December 17, 2014 No Comments New Hope Investment Fund, a private equity fund headquartered in Beijing, China, has acquired Ruprecht Co., the oldest beef processor in the Chicago area.Read More
Exclusive Report Market Snapshot: Smaller herds, PEDv tamp down slaughter numbers Jim Chappelow, ITR Economics December 16, 2014 No Comments Annual Animal Slaughtering and Processing has declined 1 percent over the past 12 months with additional decline likely through the end of 2014.Read More