Month: July 2010

Although the financial position for the poultry industry has improved considerably, challenges remain as the volatility surrounding the industry seems to increase at a faster and faster pace, according to Mike Donohue of Agri Stats. He was speaking to finance and accounting managers at the 2010 Financial Management Seminar, sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Poultry & Egg Institute. …

The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced two joint public meetings to hear stakeholder presentations on measuring progress on food safety. …

The family-owned poultry-products company this week launched a Facebook sweepstakes bashing the industry practice of “plumping” chickens with 15 percent saltwater. (Many of these products are later labeled “natural,” and the consumer “pays more” for saltwater, Foster Farms maintains.) …

July 1 marks the beginning of National Hot Dog Month and the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) is encouraging all Americans to join in celebrating this national icon by firing up the grill and enjoying one of America’s most beloved foods. …

Hog futures rose for the second straight day on speculation that U.S. pork exports will increase as the dollar drops. Cattle fell, erasing earlier gains. …