Groups file petition for safer meat processing line speeds; meat industry responds September 4, 2013 No Comments The groups petitioned OSHA to issue new work speed standards to protect meat processing line workers.Read More
Restaurant Performance Index stays above 100 in July September 4, 2013 No Comments Despite a decline, the RPI remained above 100 for the fifth consecutive month.Read More
Bill Kurtis to keynote Meat Industry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony September 4, 2013 No Comments This will be Kurtis’ third keynote address, which is becoming a Hall of Fame tradition when the Induction Ceremony is scheduled in Chicago.Read More
The Hillshire Brands Company to acquire Golden Island Jerky brand September 3, 2013 No Comments Golden Island will become part of Hillshire Brands' Gourmet Food Group.Read More
Fire destroys Dietz & Watson warehouse September 3, 2013 No Comments The 6-year-old, 300,000-square-foot warehouse stored meats and cheeses from company factories in three states. Read More
Shuanghui International secures financing for merger with Smithfield Foods September 3, 2013 No Comments The transaction is expected to close in the second half of calendar 2013.Read More
FSIS Administrator joins NAMA's Beef Safety Conference August 30, 2013 No Comments Conference to be held September 18-19, 2013, at the Four Points By Sheraton near Chicago.Read More
Michigan processing facility vandalized August 30, 2013 No Comments The people who claimed responsibility for the attack claimed allegiance to the Animal Liberation Front.Read More
Pork product recall expands August 30, 2013 No Comments Recall 046-2013 is being expanded to include liverwurst spread.Read More
Pilgrim's announces $25 million investment in Alabama facilities August 29, 2013 No Comments The investment includes the construction of a new feed mill in Pinckard, Ala., and a $10 million renovation of the processing facility in Enterprise, Ala.Read More