Meat, Fish & Dairy Processing Industry News: United States
12 February 2015
US Hog Slaughter Capacity to get Another BumpUS - US hog slaughter capacity will get another bump when a former cattle plant in North Carolina is converted to handle...
11 February 2015
Records for US Poultry, Egg ExportsUS - US poultry exports in 2014 set a new record for the second consecutive year and the value of those exports was the second-highest...
December Repeats Broken Record for Pork ExpendituresUS - It has become a broken record (does anyone know what that means anymore?), but December was yet another great month...
10 February 2015
Court Throws Out Bid to Block New Poultry Inspection RulesUS - A bid to block new poultry inspection regulations and practices in the US has been thrown out by a US district court....
Farmers Union Welcomes COOL Lawsuit DismissalUS - A US District Court has dismissed a lawsuit on Country-of-Origin Labelling (COOL), filed by the multinational meatpacking...
New Infographic Details Nutrition, Safety, Value of Processed MeatsUS - A new guide detailing the nutrition, safety and value of processed meat and poultry products has been released by the...
Positive Message for US Meat ExportsUS - The final data for US meat and poultry exports are in for 2014 and the message is still positive with export values...
09 February 2015
Pork 101: Hands-on Learning Experience Explores Quality and ValueUS - Pork quality is affected by what happens to the animals on the farm, during transport and in the plant and that affects...
US 2014 Meat Exports Break RecordsUS - The export value for both US beef and pork reached new heights in 2014, posting double-digit gains over the previous...
New Legislation to Protect Farm Animals at Research FacilitiesUS - A bill has been introduced in the US to protect farm animals used for agricultural research at government facilities....
Can Trade Agreements Offer Immediate Economic Benefits?US - Bi-lateral and multi lateral trade agreements could offer immediate economic benefits. ...
US Pork Exports Down in DecemberUS - US pork exports were down 13 per cent in December and down 2.7 per cent for all of 2014, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown,...
06 February 2015
Port Disputes Hurting US Chilled BeefUS – Ongoing West Coast port union disputes are hampering a US beef exports segment as shippers resort to freezing beef...
IPPE Seminar Explored How to Handle Environmental RegulationsUS - The 'Environmental Bootcamp' education programme at the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) included...
05 February 2015
Cows Are Valuable Not Just For GrindingUS – Beef cows are not solely used for grinding but represent a lot of value to ranchers, with some cuts worth as much...
Challenge to California's Foie Gras RulingCALIFORNIA, US - Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has said she will appeal last month’s decision by a federal judge to...
Tyson Operating Income SoarsUS - In its first-quarter report, Tyson Foods has recorded sales of $10.8 billion, an increase of 23 per cent over the same...
When Relative Meat Prices Return to Normal?US - Real GDP growth showed significantly on a quarter-to-quarter basis in Q4 2014. The quarter’s 2.6 per cent change from...
04 February 2015
Could Genetically Engineered Animals Ease World Hunger? US - Genetically engineered food animals could provide a sustainable means to feed a fast-growing world population, yet regulatory...
Fresh Call to End Port Dispute Hitting Meat ExportsUS - A coalition of 92 food, agricultural and allied groups has called on both sides of the west coast port dispute to end...
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