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Smithfield Foods moved up eight positions from its 10th-place ranking in 2012, reflecting its continued progress as a sustainability leader in the global packaged meats space.

The AMSA 66th RMC is designed as an interactive program which is tailored to bring attendees the very best and inspiring educational experience from the industry’s leading experts.

Emily Sanders has joined the Institute as senior director of legislative affairs.

Family-owned Foster Farms today announced that its fresh chicken products have earned humane certification from American Humane Association.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository announced an initiative to help Defeat HungerSM in the greater Cook County, IL area. The initiative will run in conjunction with PROCESS EXPO 2013, November 3-6 in Chicago.

“USDA expects that these changes will improve the overall operation of the program and also bring the current mandatory COOL requirements into compliance with U.S. international trade obligations,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The Canadian government issued a statement declaring that the plan falls short and vowed to continue fighting it.

Smithfield Foods Inc. reported strong fiscal 2013 third quarter results, driven by growth in packaged meats and solid contributions from international operations.

Golden Island Jerky announces the debut of its revamped website featuring new online ordering capabilities.

In the U.S., February comparable sales decreased 3.3%, reflecting the negative calendar shift due to leap year.