Foreign matter contamination leads to 551K-pound chicken recall Industry News September 25, 2015 One Comment The contamination occurred due to a malfunction with an ice-making machine used during production. Read More
Canadian processor makes pledge to raise 300K crate-free pigs by 2018 Industry News September 25, 2015 No Comments $30 million investment will help meet growing consumer demand and help save family farms.Read More
Monogram Loves Kids foundation announces 2015 grant winners Industry News September 25, 2015 No Comments The total amount awarded is $145,000 with individual grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.Read More
British Medical Journal investigation questions expert advice underpinning new US dietary guidelines Industry News September 24, 2015 No Comments The guidelines will affect the diet of tens of millions of American citizens, as well as food labelling, education and research priorities.Read More
Cargill to invest $111 million to convert Columbus, Neb., plant; relocate ground beef production to Wisconsin, Texas Industry News September 24, 2015 No Comments Conversion provides new cooked meat capabilities.Read More
Bakalars Sausage Co. acquires Schweigert from Cargill Industry News September 24, 2015 No Comments Schweigert will expand the Bakalars portfolio of regional meat offerings. Read More
The Meat Man The U.S. meatpacking industry: Investment invasion Analyzing recent foreign investments made in the U.S. meatpacking industry. The Meat Man, Industry insider September 23, 2015 No Comments In recent years, livestock producers, family farms and Attorneys General offices in the dominant agricultural states have been alarmed with the aggressive pursuit of the U.S. meat packers by foreign investors.Read More
USDA commits $2.5 million to expand new farmer education Industry News September 22, 2015 No Comments Training will also help returning service members, underserved, and urban producers.Read More
North American Meat Institute signs cooperative agreement with China Society of Inspection and Quarantine (CSIQ) Industry News September 22, 2015 No Comments CSIQ and the Institute will strengthen technology exchanges and cooperation in inspection and quarantine. Read More
AAMP Partners with German Butcher Assn. to bring IFFA Quality Competition to the U.S. Industry News September 21, 2015 No Comments There will be an IFFA Quality Competition held here in the U.S. in early January.Read More
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