Judge Orders Destruction Of Biotech Beets

December 1, 2010 The Associated Press

A federal judge has ordered the destruction of all genetically engineered sugar beets that seed companies planted in September.

Converted Organics Announces New TerraSphere Licensee

December 1, 2010 Converted Organics Inc.

Converted Organics has announced new TerraSphere Systems licensee.

Acclaimed Chefs Gear Up To Prepare Grand Truffle Dinner

Five chefs will prepare the sixth annual Grand Truffle Dinner.

Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Proposed Offering Of $350 Million Of Senior Unsecured Notes

December 1, 2010 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation today announced that it intends to offer $350 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2018 (“the Notes”) in a private placement to be conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), subject to market and other conditions. The Notes will be issued by Pilgrim’s Pride and will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation of West Virginia, Inc. and any other existing or future domestic restricted subsidiary of Pilgrim’s Pride that incurs or guarantees any other indebtedness (with limited exceptions).

No Scientific Consensus Linking Red Or Processed Meat Intake And Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Review

December 1, 2010 American Meat Institute

Red meat and processed meat intake do not appear to be independently associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a new review and meta-analysis of large studies on red and processed meats and breast cancer published in Nutrition Research Reviews.