Perdue Foods announces new leadership positions to support growth across portfolio of brands Industry News May 7, 2014 No Comments Randy Day has been named executive vice president of supply chain, and Mark McKay has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing.Read More
JBS slaughterhouse workers authorize strike Industry News May 7, 2014 One Comment Workers say they’re fighting to save their health care coverage.Read More
Mexico removes import restrictions on U.S. beef Industry News May 7, 2014 No Comments This development lifts the 30-month cattle age limit for U.S. beef and effectively removes the last of Mexico’s BSE-related restrictions.Read More
Butterball names Kerry Doughty President/CEO Industry News May 6, 2014 No Comments Doughty succeeds Rod Brenneman, who has fulfilled his three-year commitment to develop Butterball’s long-term vision for the organization. Read More
Hillshire Brands continues strong momentum in third quarter Industry News May 6, 2014 No Comments Raises sales guidance, expects EPS at high end of range.Read More
China lifts seven-year ban on Virginia poultry Industry News May 6, 2014 No Comments China imposed the ban in 2007 after turkeys at a farm in Virginia tested positive for avian flu.Read More
Tyson posts record second quarter Industry News May 5, 2014 No Comments Sales for the second quarter reached a record $9.03 billion, and operating income increased 53% to $361 million.Read More
Rancho Recall leaves rancher Bill Niman with 100,000 pounds of inspected beef to be thrown away May 5, 2014 One Comment The recall at Rancho Feeding also affected small producers like BN Ranch.Read More
Chicken curry salad recalled due to possible Listeria contamination May 5, 2014 No Comments Schnucks Kitchen is recalling approximately 130 pounds of Curry White Meat Chicken Salad product due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods reports Q1 loss, plans price increases May 2, 2014 No Comments Adjusted Operating Earnings for the first quarter was a loss of $29.9 million compared to a loss of $27.9 million last year.Read More