Month: June 2012

Pork producers say U.S. consumers will pay more for the meat if the industry abandons the practice of confining sows to single stalls to appease food companies including McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) (MCD) demanding open pens. …

The U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to the smallest since three years before Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) (MCD) hamburger stand, reducing supply and raising prices even as domestic demand sinks to a two-decade low. …

Far West Meats, a family owned meat processor founded in 1922, plans to open its rebuilt production plant next month. In July 2010 a fire ravaged the plant, forcing the owners to move the business into smaller, temporary quarters in Colton. …

Beef was the star during the recent three-day inaugural Sun BBQ Fest at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. The beef checkoff, through the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), provided educational sessions throughout the festival to ensure that beef was given top billings over other proteins, which are typically featured at BBQ festivals; and, the venue provided the perfect opportunity to educate attendees about selecting and grilling their favorite cuts of beef. …