In The Protein Wars, Profit Expectations Build For Smithfield Foods
This divide is perhaps seen most clearly in Wall Streets expectations for pork producer Smithfield Foods and U.S. chicken processors Sanderson Farms and Pilgrims Pride. …
Meat & Poultry
Creekstone Farms Recalls Ground Beef Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, an Arkansas City, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 14,158 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …
Hogs Drop Most Since October As Demand Wanes; Cattle Decline
Hog futures fell the most since October on signs that the demand for U.S. pork is weakening as supplies increase. Cattle also declined. …
Canadian Pork Industry Implore Prime Minister To Expedite Korean Trade Agreement
Canada’s hog producers, pork processors and exporters have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Harper asking him to expedite completion and implementation of the Free Trade Agreement with Korea. …
The Costco Report: Organic Beef
I still strongly prefer the local guys on the basis of sustainability and especially quality, but I have no objection to the Costco product, particularly at the price, and I wouldnt hesitate to buy it again. …