Custom Butcher Paper Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

August 13, 2013 Oren International

Oren International is thinking pink. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Pensacola, Florida based paper converter will print the iconic breast cancer awareness pink ribbon symbol, by request, on all butcher paper orders at no additional charge.

Northern Beef Packers Plant Looking For Buyer, Not Reorganization

A state-of-the-art South Dakota beef packing plant that has lacked the money to ramp up to full production is set on finding a buyer rather than reorganizing.

NY Firm Recalls Boneless Veal Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

August 12, 2013 USDA FSIS

United Processing LLC, a New York Mills, NY firm, is recalling approximately 12,600 pounds of boneless veal products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, E. coli O145 and E. coli O45 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

California Avocado Commission Beefs Up Promotions

As California avocado season continues into late summer and early fall, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) is promoting one regional and one national beef-themed program designed to encourage consumption of California avocados on a variety of burgers and fresh dishes with lean beef.

Cargill Names Dr. Brooke Humphrey Global Technology Director For Pork

August 12, 2013 Cargill

Cargill’s animal nutrition business today announced that Dr. Brooke Humphrey has been named global technology director for pork at the innovation campus in Elk River, Minn. Currently, Humphrey is the monogastric research and development (R&D) director in Elk River.