Who Are Socially Conscious Consumers & How Do We Talk To Them?

It is widely accepted that today’s consumers want to know where their food comes from. More specifically, there currently is an emphasis on ethically produced food and what consumers are demanding is transparency on the part of food producers to demonstrate ethical production.

Smithfield Foods Shares Drop On Downgrade

"When hog producers ultimately cut production to cover grain costs, fresh pork and packaged meat segment margins will likely suffer as even higher retail prices will be necessary to cover higher live hog costs," analyst Vincent Andrews wrote in a research note.

Alexis Wholesale Recalls Approximately 6,210 Pounds Of Chorizo Sausage

August 7, 2012 USDA FSIS

Alexis Wholesale, Inc., a Gardena, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 6,210 pounds of chorizo sausage because it is misbranded in that it contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Mexico Accuses U.S. Of Price Dumping On Chicken

Mexico's economy ministry on Tuesday accused the United States of engaging in price dumping with its chicken exports, but said it would not be taking any action for now.

The Hillshire Brands Company Names Sean Reid Chief Customer Officer

August 7, 2012 Hillshire Brands Company

The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) today announced that Sean Reid, 45, will become chief customer officer, effective Aug. 20, 2012. Reid will lead the external selling organization and build sustainable strategic relationships and strategies across all consumer-facing channels including Wal-Mart, Kroger, Costco and development networks. He will report to Sean Connolly, chief executive officer.