Meat & Poultry

Beef cattle from Virginia are headed to Canada under a new export deal. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the first direct shipments of cattle from the state to Canada on Thursday while traveling on a trade and marketing mission in Quebec. …

In a time when health-conscious individuals often stick to the monotony of chicken breasts and fish for their protein, Runner's World makes a pitch for chowing down on red meat. …

From a two-man operation in 1952 to the current staff of 375 people, Gerber's Poultry boasts more than 50 million customers per year as it enters its 60th year in business. …

Building on a company commitment to fighting hunger in our communities, Perdue Farms joins the Delmarva Shorebirds, the Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, in announcing the launch of the “2012 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva” campaign on behalf of the three Delmarva food banks. …

AMI Expo 2012 has announced the topic of its General Session. “Charting the Course: Industry and Economic Outlook” will look at key strategic economic trends in the meat industry. Top industry executives will not only help attendees understand the economic indicators toward self-sustaining growth but also how to make safe, affordable and abundant food a global reality. …