Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, also known as PED, was thought to exist only in Europe and China, but Colorado and 14 other states began reporting the virus in April.
Wangerien brings with him over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the food industry including his most recent position as SVP of Marketing at Foster Farms.
In their complaint, the organizations explained that the final rule violates the United States Constitution by compelling speech in the form of costly and detailed labels on meat products.
The Kroger Co. and Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Harris Teeter for $49.38 per share in cash.
The groups involved in the lawsuit contend that the Agriculture Department did not perform reviews required by the National Environmental Protection Act prior to authorizing the plants to slaughter horses.
This addition features large cooler and freezer spaces, expanded fresh production area and a completely separate production area, gowning room and break room for Lorentz’s cooked packaging division.
Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed bills that would have cleared the way for foreign ownership of farmland and potentially complicating the planned acquisition of Smithfield Foods by Shuanghui International.