Simmons’ Barbecue, Inc. Recalls Barbecue Pork Products Due To Mislabeling & Undeclared Allergen

February 10, 2011 USDA FSIS

Simmons’ Barbecue, Inc. a Guntersville, Ala., establishment is recalling approximately 4,680 pounds of barbecue pork products because they contain an undeclared allergen, whey, which is not declared on the label. Whey is a known allergen.

Perdue Incorporated – Strategic Analysis Review, A New Market Research

February 10, 2011 GlobalData

GlobalDatas Perdue Incorporated – Strategic Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the companys history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the companys key employees, key competitors and major products and services.

Beef Industry Tweaks Long Range Plan

February 10, 2011 Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Last week at their annual convention, the Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force addressed market volatility by whittling their typical 5-year plan down to a 3-year plan, giving them the ability to make adjustments annually, if not more often.

Mexico Begins Anti-dumping Probe Of U.S. Chicken

February 10, 2011 Robert Campbell, Reuters

Mexico, the top foreign buyer of U.S. chicken last year, said on Tuesday it would investigate U.S. producers over dumping complaints lodged by Mexican chicken processors.

Virginia Operation Is One Of The World’s Largest Tulip Producers

Its hard to see one bunch amid something like 1 million tulips in hydroponic cultivation at the glazed quarters of a company called Fresh Tulips USA, in Stevensburg. Here, hiding in plain sight, is one of the largest tulip factories in the world, and, yes, I did feel a bit like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory as a Dutchman named Coen Haakman put on the hat of Willy Wonka. Figuratively.