The Cancer Project, a pro-vegetarian group that claims that hot dogs and other processed meats can increase the risk of colorectal and other types of cancer, is suing several hot
The Postville, Iowa facility that was home to Agriprocessors Inc. before an immigration raid crippled the operation and led to charges against the owners was sold to a Canadian plastics
Jerky Snack Brands, based in Minong, Wis., has sued its former CEO, Jay Earl Link, of breaching his duty to run the business properly because he was trying to get
Hormel Foods Corp. won a Stevie Award for “Most Innovative Company” in The 2009 American Business Awards on June 22 because of its ongoing dedication to innovation. “This award recognizes
Tyson Foods has announced that it will sell five hog farms and send 20,000 sows to slaughter, reducing its hog herd by 28 percent. It will sell the farms, located
The Beef Checkoff Program returned about $5.55 in value to beef producers for every dollar they invested into it between 2003 and 2008. That’s the overall conclusion of a new
Legislation that would gradually phase out government support for corn-based ethanol over five years and encourage the commercial development of second generation biofuels.has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing new information on and re-proposing the definition and standard for “roaster” and “roasting chicken.” FSIS proposed this definition and standard in
Two Smithfield Foods plants and a Tyson Foods plant are being idled for the day today, effectively shutting down 10 percent of U.S. pork produciton. The two Smithfield plants are
Perdue has joined with the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to help restore the Chesapeake Bay. Perdue has committed a total of $35,000 to the Foundation’s Chesapeake Bay Stewardship
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