NEW YORK – A measure of U.S. manufacturing dropped to the lowest level since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks as new orders dropped. The reading of

ATLANTA – The U.S. government on Tuesday approved a new genetic test for the flu that could allow labs to identify strains in four hours instead of four days.

WASHINGTON – Food Evolution Inc. of Schiller Park, Ill. is recalling about 16 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey products because of concerns the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Yum! Brands announced Wednesday that its U.S. divisions will begin to voluntarily put calorie information on their menu boards in company-owned restaurants. Yum! is the parent

WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) and the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) are partnering to offer “Center of the Plate Training” at Pennsylvania State University.

WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute (AMI) on Monday said that the meat industry is working to change course in implementing mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (mCOOL). The AMI said the

NEW YORK – Triarc Cos. Inc. completed its takeover of Wendy’s International Inc. on Monday. The deal combines Wendy’s, the number 3 hamburger chain, with Arby’s. "I think thrilled

TULSA, Okla. – A federal judge has denied Oklahoma’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop Arkansas poultry companies from disposing of bird waste in the Illinois River watershed.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods Inc. announced Monday that an executive from 3M Company has been appointed to Tyson’s board of directors. Brad T. Sauer, executive vice president of

PITTSBURG – Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced Monday that it has completed a written agreement with its lenders to temporarily waive the fixed-charge ration covenant under its credit facilities through