In 2011, there were 6.4 cases of occupational injuries and illnesses per 100 workers in the meat and poultry sector, compared to 6.9 in 2010 – a reduction of 7.2%.
Jennie-O has teamed up with the first app-enabled wireless meat thermometer, iGrill, to help home cooks and grill masters prepare tender, delicious turkey while ensuring food safety from anywhere in the home.
The death total after a shooting at Fresno, Calif.-based Valley protein has risen to three, after the gunman and one of his shooting victims died at the hospitals where they were being treated.
Golden State Foods announced that it acquired KanPak China, a manufacturer to the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry, located in Xiantao City (Hubei Province).
The Hillshire Farm brand is paying tribute to its farmhouse roots with a new advertisement showcasing the care and craftsmanship that goes into creating Hillshire Farm smoked sausage.
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.
Jack Maas, a co-founder and co-owner of the company and currently vice president, sales, will be stepping down from his day-to-day role effective January 1, 2013.