Beef exports to Japan reach 2-year high February 25, 2013 No Comments USDA weekly export sales data showed that Japan bought 10,900 tons in the week ending Feb. 17, the most since 2010.Read More
Pork sausage product that may contain foreign materials recalled February 22, 2013 No Comments Smithfield Packing Company is recalling approximately 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves.Read More
House Agriculture subcommittee chair criticizes planned FSIS inspector furloughs February 22, 2013 No Comments Vilsack said in a February 12 letter that, although furloughs are "the least desirable option," there was no other way to satisfy the impending cuts.Read More
Smithfield says it’s well-positioned to supply ractopamine-free pork February 22, 2013 No Comments Smithfield leads the industry in the production of ractopamine-free pork.Read More
Sanderson Farms reports improved Q1 results, announces new Texas processing facility February 21, 2013 No Comments Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 were $595.8 million compared with $517.8 million for the same period a year ago.Read More
Hillshire Brands CEO discusses growth plans February 21, 2013 No Comments The Hillshire Brands Co. presented at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York's (CAGNY) annual conference.Read More
China seeks additional testing on U.S. pork exports February 20, 2013 No Comments China wants a third party to verify that U.S. pork shipped to the country is free of the ractopamine feed additive.Read More
Bob Evans Q3 results shows growth in most sectors February 20, 2013 No Comments Consolidated net sales were $434.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, a 1.4 percent increase, compared to $428.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.Read More
JTM Food Group introduces vegetarian soups for school foodservice sector February 20, 2013 No Comments Based on popular recipes and familiar flavor-profiles, these soups provide school food service directors with convenience and versatility.Read More
Eco food labels thrive in 2013 Proliferation could have adverse consequences February 20, 2013 No Comments More than 200 seals and logos currently represent ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industryRead More