Regulatory Costs Endanger Small Meat Processors
US – Small and independent meat processors are at significant economic risk due to increased regulatory costs included in...

Smithfield Bids for Full Control of Butterball
US - Smithfield Foods has made an offer to buy its joint venture partner's 51 per cent ownership interest in the turkey operation,Butterball,...

Cargill, Meyer Natural Foods Enter Market Agreement
US - Cargill's US beef business and Meyer Natural Foods have entered into a multi-year agreement which creates a joint "go-to-market"...

Health Concerns over Processed Meats
US - In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that eating processed meat, such...

Hormel to Close Canned Meat Plant
US - US meat and food processor Hormel Foods Corporation plans to close its Turlock, California plant by 29 October.

Catfish Processing Up 4 Per Cent From Last Year
US - Total catfish processed in March 2010 was up compared to the same time last year, according to figures puclished by...

Kraft to Reduce Salt in North American Products
US - US based global meat and food processor, Kraft Foods, plans to reduce sodium by an average of 10 per cent across its...

Tyson Set on Integrating Acquisitions
US - US meat processing giant Tyson Foods is focusing on integrating its recent acquisitions in China and Brazil, further...

BUBBA Burger Acquires New Plant
US - Burger manufacturer Bubba Foods is to buy the Armour- Eckrich production plant in Hastings, Nebraska.

NCBA REPORT - Adding Value to the Beef Carcase
US - The US beef industry has been able to increase the value of the beef carcase by between $50 and $70 a head thanks to...

Controlling Bacteria In Beef Products
US - The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) has released a detailed supplemental request for proposals on controlling...

Nolan Ryan’s Beef Names VP of Operations
US – Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef announced Gregory E. Smith has been named Vice President of Operations. The company has...

John Morrell to Close Sioux City, Iowa Plant
US - John Morrell & Co. is to permanently close its hog processing and fresh meat manufacturing plant in Sioux City, Iowa,...

Improving Flavour and Texture In Low Fat Cheese
US - Producers of low-fat cheese need to improve the flavour and sensory aspect of their products if they are to achieve...

Poultry Company Launches Innovation Centre
US - Townsend Specialty Foods announced the opening of its Innovation Center north of Atlanta, Georgia.

Smithfield Completes Sale of RMH and Maverick
US - Smithfield Foods has completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of RMH Foods to a group of investors led...

Organic Soy Extract Improves Meat Yields
US - Nu-Tek Products has developed a natural, organic soy extract for holding water and fat in meat products to improve yields....

FSIS Amends List of Safe Ingredients for Meat Products
US - USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has amended its Directive regarding safe and suitable ingredients for...

ConAgra Foods Reports Strong Second-Quarter
US - ConAgra Foods, one of North America’s leading packaged food companies, has reported an increase in consumer foods profits...

Sara Lee Reducing Salt in Products
US – US meat and food processor Sara Lee is to reduce salt in its products by an average of 20 per cent over the next five...