McDonalds announces strong 2008 results The economic troubles that have affected many foodservice operators don’t seem to have touched McDonalds, as the Oak Brook, Ill.-based company announced positive results for
Tyson reports $112 million quarterly lossTyson Foods reported a quarterly loss of $112 million, due to the rising costs of chicken feed and losses on grain-hedging activities, the company reported.
New administration puts hold on federal rule making WASHINGTON – White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday issued a memo to federal agencies placing a “hold” on aspects
Chicken recalled for foreign materials WASHINGTON – Barber Foods Co. of Portland, Maine has recalled about 6,050 pounds of chicken products because they may contain foreign materials, the Food Safety
Barbara YoungEditor-in-ChiefThe National Provisioner Today, Jan. 20, 2009, is inauguration day for the nation’s 44th president. This is a momentous occasion, to be sure, so why is my mind
NPPC sues over emissions rule WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Agency’s decision to require livestock farms
U.S. files WTO poultry case against EU WASHINGTON – U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab on Friday announced that the United States was requesting World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute consultation
Black Angus Steakhouse files Chapter 11 NEW YORK – ARG Enterprises Inc., owner of the Black Angus Steakhouse chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, according to media
Wendy's cuts back on breakfast CHICAGO – Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. said Tuesday that it is cutting the number of Wendy’s locations selling breakfast items and plans to relaunch the morning
USDA issues final rule on COOL WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued its final rule for mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) as required by two federal farm bills.