American Lamb Love Is In The Air This February

February 6, 2013 The American Lamb Board

February is National Lamb Lovers Month, and in celebration, the American Lamb Board is calling all fans of lamb to show some love – and shoot some photos.

North American Meat Association Announces New Government Relations Representative In Mexico

North American Meat Association has retained the services of a government relations representative in Mexico. Susana Arellano will join the NAMA team as part of its strategic plan to become the premier North American meat industry association.

Tyson Foods Invests $40 Million In Plant Locations In Florida, Tennessee, Texas & Virginia

February 6, 2013 Tyson Foods, Inc.

Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc. announced the company has made capital investments of more than $40 million in four of its plants that could create as many as 490 jobs. Expansion projects are under way at plants in Sherman, Texas, and Goodlettsville, Tenn.; an expansion in Glen Allen, Va., was recently completed; and The Bruss Company, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, recently opened for business in Jacksonville, Fla.

Newark's Best Provision Celebrates 75 Years Of Franks & More

Best Provision, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is the food icon most Jerseyans have never heard of. The company doesn’t produce chicken, pork or any other meat; it’s hot dogs, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef and brisket — all beef, all the time.

Tyson Profit Beats Street On Higher Beef, Chicken Prices

February 5, 2013 Lisa Baertlein, Reuters

Tyson Foods Inc, the largest U.S. meat company, raised its full-year revenue forecast above analysts' average estimate as strong beef and chicken prices help offset grain costs pushed higher by last summer's historic U.S. drought.