AMI announces awards at IPPE Show January 29, 2014 No Comments The American Meat Institute has announced a number of award winners at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Ga. Read More
Farm Bill compromise reached; meat industry groups vow to “actively oppose” it January 28, 2014 No Comments The bill did not resolve the issues of GIPSA funding and making country-of-origin labeling compliant to the World Trade Organization to the industry's favor.Read More
Arkansas firm recalls frozen chicken products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens January 28, 2014 No Comments George’s Inc., a Springdale, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 1.25 million pounds of frozen par-fried chicken tender products.Read More
NMPAN plans webinar on Cooperative Interstate Shipping January 28, 2014 No Comments "Cooperative Interstate Shipment: How's It Working Out?" is scheduled for February 4 at 1:00 EST.Read More
Report: Smithfield parent company applying for IPO January 27, 2014 No Comments The company plans to seek as much as $6 billion from the offering in the first half.Read More
Research: Certified Angus Beef brand resonates with consumers January 24, 2014 No Comments 75% of those interviewed anked the Certified Angus Beef brand logo as representing the highest quality Angus beef available. Read More
Foster Farms plant reopens after 10-day stoppage January 24, 2014 No Comments All plant employees have been called back to work.Read More
Jack Bobo to address attendees at the AMSA 67th RMC January 24, 2014 No Comments Bobo is the Senior Advisor for Biotechnology in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) at the U.S. State Department.Read More
Cargill to pay more than $2.2M to settle charges of hiring discrimination January 23, 2014 No Comments Company will pay back wages and interest to nearly 3,000 applicants rejected for jobs.Read More
McDonald’s reports Q4, year-end results January 23, 2014 No Comments Year-end global comparable sales increased 0.2%, reflecting higher average check and negative comparable guest counts.Read More