Nebraska beef plant looking to reopen soon August 13, 2013 No Comments A beef packing plant in Gordon, Neb., that has been closed since 2008 is in the process of reopening under new ownership. Read More
Beef shortage leads Chipotle to consider changing stance on antibiotic usage August 13, 2013 No Comments Chipotle may start using meat from cattle that were treated with antibiotics due to illness.Read More
Boneless veal recalled due to possible E. coli contamination August 12, 2013 No Comments United Processing LLC, a New York Mills, N.Y. firm, is recalling approximately 12,600 pounds of boneless veal products.Read More
Nuisance reports filed against Murphy-Brown, Smithfield North Carolina farms August 12, 2013 No Comments Nearly 600 residents of eastern North Carolina filed farm nuisance disputes last month in Wake County.Read More
Northern Beef Packers looking for sale, not reorganization August 9, 2013 No Comments The company asked the court to allow it to hire investment banking firm Lincoln International, which is now recommending a sale.Read More
Tyson bans feed additive from production August 9, 2013 No Comments Tyson Foods announced it will stop buying cattle fed with the growth additive Zilmax in order to protect the animal's welfare.Read More
Tyson reintroduces A+ Program August 9, 2013 No Comments The program is aimed at helping to improve educational experiences through national fundraising efforts.Read More
Net sales steady, operating income up in Hillshire Brands’ Q4, year-end results August 8, 2013 No Comments For fiscal year 2013, adjusted and reported net sales of $3,920 million were up 0.4% and down 1.0%, respectively, versus the prior year.Read More
Montana meat processor charged with assaulting inspectors August 8, 2013 No Comments The owner of a Montana meat processing plant that was recently suspended due to “putrid” conditions has been arrested on charges of assaulting two Department of Livestock employees.Read More
Meat processing plant proposed in New York, would add 65 jobs August 8, 2013 No Comments A new business venture called Full Circle Packing is proposing an $18 million project to construct a new facility in a Frankfurt, N.Y., business park. Read More