Weak Prices Hit Food Makers, Sellers
Profits at agricultural processors, supermarkets stay squeezed as deflation undercuts sales. …
Month: February 2010
USDA To Buy Surplus Potatoes
USDA announced a decision to purchase up to $9 million of surplus fresh potatoes and up to $21.9 million of surplus fresh fruits for federal food nutrition assistance programs. …
USDA Names 6 New NMB Members
Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack appointed six members to serve on the National Mango Board for three-year terms beginning immediately. …
Aurora Awarded SFQ 2000 Certification Level 2
Aurora Products Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded SQF 2000 Certification Level 2. …
Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Profit
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation today reported net income of $33.6 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, on net sales of $1.6 billion for the quarter ended December 27, 2009. …