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To date in 2012, Cargill has donated more than 13,500 turkeys to food banks and other charities across the U.S. that focus on feeding those in need.

Demand for meat products covered by the mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) law that took effect in 2009 has not been impacted by the presence of the labels, according to a new analysis by the Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics.

The World Trade Organization has ruled that the United States must bring its country-of-origin labeling rules into compliance with an earlier WTO ruling by May 23, 2013.

Johnsonville Sausage LLC announced it has broken ground on an expansion of one of the company’s Sheboygan Falls, Wis., manufacturing facilities.

Cantina Foods, a Buffalo, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,375 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and cheese pie products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

This acquisition brings Don Lee Farms additional production capacity, expanded manufacturing capabilities and serves as a strategic location to major suppliers and customers.

The FDA announced two final rules increasing the maximum allowable dosage of irradiation in meat and poultry products.

Luby's will operate 23 Cheeseburger in Paradise locations in 14 states.

Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index fell sharply in October.

FSIS is alerting the public of a recall being conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Aliya's Foods Limited for approximately 4,865 pounds of frozen butter chicken and rice products imported from Canada that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.