Dry-cured hams, popularly known as country hams, are a regional delicacy enjoyed in the southeastern United States.

At the end of 2012 it had successfully transitioned 38% of pregnant sows on its company-owned farms in the United States from individual gestation stalls to group housing systems.

After a recent study from Consumer Reports that reported harmful bacteria in a majority of pork products tested, industry associations have responded to refute the article’s claims.

Consumers will see a new look in grocery stores nationwide with the launch of Jimmy Dean Snack Size Ham & Cheese Biscuit and Jimmy Dean Snack Size Maple Sausage Biscuit sandwiches.

Producing animals that more efficiently direct dietary energy toward growth and performance is one answer to the problem of feed expense.

Maple Leaf Foods announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Puratone Corporation, a leading Manitoba hog production company, for approximately $42 million.

For the fresh meat industry, including the fresh pork category, 2012 has been a challenging year.

Farmland Foods announced the introduction of Oven Perfect™ Fresh Pork, a new line of fresh pork products that is marinated, dry-rub seasoned and ready to cook right in the bag.

The Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit in federal district court, charging that the National Pork Board struck an unlawful backroom deal with the National Pork Producers Council for the purchase of the iconic slogan.

"We are asking our pork suppliers to present actionable plans by 2017 that address both the elimination of gestation stalls and creation of traceability systems within the pork supply chain."