The economy may be changing consumers’ eating habits, from where they get their food to what they buy, but beef remains a staple of the American consumers’ diet. From special-occasion
Peanuts. Of all the things that might lead to a massive shift in the way food products are inspected in the United States, I wouldn’t have bet that peanuts would
Hormel turns in mixed first-quarter results Hormel Foods announced that its first quarter volume was down 1 percent from last year and earnings of $81.4 million, an 8 percent decrease.
USDA may propose new COOL laws The Obama Administration wants new labels for fresh meat and other foods that more clearly show where the animal or food item came from,
Smithfield to close 6 plants, cut 1,800 jobs Smithfield Foods announced it will close six plants this year as part of a plan to consolidate and streamline its pork business.
Scientists say there is no welfare advantage to controlled-atmosphere stunningThe American Association of Avian Pathologists and American College of Poultry Veterinarians have stated that there is no advantage to using
Red meat exports saw double-digit growth in 2008 Pork achieved its 17th consecutive year of increased export numbers in 2008, and beef and lamb products also grew, according to the
Buffalo Wild Wings revenue jumps 32% Buffalo Wild Wings announced its revenue for the fourth quarter jumped 32.6 percent, or $121.2 million, over the same period last year. Net earnings
Criminal charges to be filed in Iowa turkey workers case Iowa’s Department of Inspections and Appeals said it plans to file criminal charges against the party responsible for keeping 21
Mentally disabled meat workers lived in 'deplorable conditions' Iowa state officials are investigating the case of 21 mentally disabled men who lived in a 106-year-old house boarding house in Atalissa