With McDonald's having launched its new 1/3-pound Angus burgers, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have gone on the offensive to remind consumers that they were the first fast-food chains to offer

The National Pork Producers Council has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, asking for $250 million in assistance to buy up surplus pork products and also help

The 12 poultry companies fighting a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma District Attorney Drew Edmondson suffered a setback when U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell ruled that poultry litter may be considered

Monogram Food Solutions LLC, a Memphis-based manufacturer of value-added processed meats, announced it has entered into a contract with American Foods Group LLC, to purchase its meat snack business, including

Kraft Foods is introducing a new line of Oscar Mayer Lunchables Lunch Combinations, which includes spring water and a number of firsts for the brand, including sub sandwiches and applesauce.

Sara Lee Corp. reported net sales of $3.2 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, ending June 27, 2009, a decline of 9.8% compared to $3.5 billion in the

Hormel Foods Corp. has boosted its fiscal-year earnings outlook, thanks to strong performances from the improving Jennie-O turkey operations and other segments. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company

The governors of nine states impacted by the struggling pork industry have asked the U.S. government to purchase $50 million in excess pork supplies and press China to reopening its

The initial class has been elected to the newly formed Meat Industry Hall of Fame, according to Hall officials. The 21 new members were chosen in voting by the Hall’s

Pilgrim's Pride reported a third-quarter profit of $53.24 million on sales of $1.78 billion, compared to last year's loss of $52.78 billion on sales of $2.21 billion. The company still