USDA Unlikely To Trace Salmonella Source Of Hannaford Beef

The U.S. Department of Agriculture does not believe that it will be able to determine the source of the salmonella that sickened at least 19 people and prompted Hannaford Supermarkets last month to issue a chain-wide recall of its store-brand ground beef.

First Class Of Master Meat Crafters Graduate In Wisconsin

Wisconsin has graduated its first class from the Master Meat Crafter Training Program last week in Madison. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 17 of the state’s meat processors have completed this unique, one-of-a-kind program and have the distinction of being a Master Meat Crafter.

International Paper Launches The Next Generation Of ClimaShield For The Poultry Industry

January 30, 2012 International Paper

International Paper today announced the next generation of its ClimaShield™ poultry product, which provides strong moisture barriers and is fully recyclable. With the increasing focus on greater recyclability and reduced packaging going to landfill, the ClimaSeries® product line matches customers’ environmental needs with International Paper’s proprietary technology. ClimaShield is the latest addition and improvement to the ClimaSeries family of products developed specifically for the poultry industry.

Robert Beckwith Is Named Chief Operating Officer Of Eddy Packing Co.

January 30, 2012 Eddy Packing Co., Inc.

Eddy Packing Co., Inc. (“Eddy”) announced today that it has named Robert Beckwith as its new Chief Operating Officer. Headquartered in Yoakum, Texas, Eddy is a broadly diversified premier processor of beef, pork and poultry products.

Trust Across America Names Smithfield Foods' President & CEO Top 100 Thought Leader

January 27, 2012 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

C. Larry Pope, Smithfield Foods' president and chief executive officer, was recently recognized as a Top 100 thought leader in trustworthy business behavior by Trust Across America, a New York-based think tank that seeks to measure and applaud responsible business conduct.