Meat & Poultry

Over a number of decades, most sow housing in Canada has converted to more intensive, non-bedded, indoor systems.  While these stalls have allowed for easier management of sows through more consistent feeding and less injuries from aggression, the restriction in movement has led to concerns that this system inhibits natural behaviours. …

Pederson's Natural Farms, leaders in superior all natural and organic meat production, has added a new product to their offerings: Uncured No Sugar Hickory Smoked Bacon. …

“Rigorous food safety standards are applied to all chicken produced in the United States, and all chicken products must meet or exceed these safety standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in order to reach consumers,” said Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the National Chicken Council. …

Northern Beef Packers (NBP), a newly constructed beef processor, announced that it is in the process of securing investments for working capital and business expansion purposes. The company is working with a number of prospective investors. The negotiations are confidential at this time. The investors are additional foreign investors like those that have already funded a significant portion of the construction costs for its current plant, international trading companies, established food companies, and financial investors. …

Walk with women consumers as they shop for beef. Look over their shoulders as they prepare beef in their homes. This ethnographic study identifies the hassles of the beef experience that become barriers to beef consumption. …