Multivac Brings Leading Technology Back To Poultry Expo

January 24, 2011 Multivac, Inc.

Multivac is pleased to announce its return to the International Poultry Expo (IPE), January 26-28 in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees will find Multivac packaging technology on display at booths 6155/6159 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The company will present and demonstrate “saddlepack” packaging as its key highlight for the benefit of IPE attendees.

Boom In Prices, ‘Locavores’ Mean Choices For Ranchers

The telltale slurp of rubber boots in thick, sloppy mud signals the arrival of Jim Sly marching toward a giant red barn, a thundering herd of nervous cows in the foreground.

Green Fields: Tyson Joins Worker Verification Program

Tyson Foods said it has become a full member of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program to verify the legal status of workers.

Paula Deen A Boon For Smithfield Foods

Hey, y’all. Paula Deen has brought big bucks to Smithfield Foods, along with her bubbly personality and TV ads, company officials said last week.

Meat Prices Rising

January 24, 2011 Kyle Arnold, Tulsa World

Rib eye or ground sausage, nary a cut of beef or pork has escaped rising prices. Strong demand for cattle and hogs amid weak supply is driving up prices for popular types of meat, although other food prices have been nearly flat.