David Theno, Sr. Vice President, Quality and Logistics with Jack in the Box Inc., discusses food safety and his upcoming retirement with NP editor Barbara Young in Part 1 of

WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has condemned an undercover video shot at an Iowa hog farm by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The

TOKYO – Japan said Friday that it has lifted import bans on beef from two U.S. meat packing plants after the companies’ plans to improve safety were reviewed. Japanese

DENISON, Iowa – Workers at the Farmland pork plant in Denison, Iowa have voted to reject a contract offer from the company. About 1,400 workers reportedly voted by more

DENVER – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) last week created the Young Producers’ Council (YPC) to provide an opportunity to get young people involved in the beef industry.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Pork Checkoff announced Friday that four production operations have been selected to represent the industry as 2008 Pork Industry Environmental Steward Awards.  The Checkoff

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday released draft guidance on the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals. The agency is seeking public comment and is

SAO PAULO – Tyson Foods Inc. announced Thursday it is continuing its international expansion with investments in the Brazilian poultry industry. The Springdale, Ark.-based company has signed signed purchase

OMAHA, Neb. – ConAgra Foods Inc. announced Thursday that it reported an increase in sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The consumer foods segment posted sales of

WICHITA, Kan. – Cargill Meat Solutions on Wednesday announced changes to the company’s senior leadership team. Bill Rupp, business unit leader of Cargill Beef and president of Cargill Meat