Cargill Installs Ground Beef Production Equipment; Adds Up To 20 New Jobs At PA Beef Plant

April 9, 2013 Cargill

To meet retail customer and consumer demand, Cargill is investing $2.3 million to install ground beef production and packaging equipment at its Wyalusing, Pa., beef processing facility.  The equipment will add significant ground beef production capacity at the plant, while also increasing employment by 15-20 fulltime jobs.

JBS Acquiring Two XL Foods Beef Packing Plants In US

JBS USA says it intends to complete its purchase of two XL Foods beef packing plants in the U.S., effective Monday.

AMI Says New Meat Study Should Not Impact Dietary Habits

April 9, 2013 American Meat Institute

"Cardiovascular disease or CVD is a complex condition that appears to have a variety of factors associated with it, from genetics to lifestyle. Attempts to link cardiovascular disease to a single compound that is found at safe levels in red meat oversimplifies this complex disease.

Ecke Scholarship Recipient: 'Success Breeds Motivation'

Garrett Owen, currently pursuing his M.S. in Horticulture Science from North Carolina State University, was awarded the 2013 Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship honoring the late floriculture pioneer. Ecke made indispensable contributions to the advancement of the global floriculture industry and recognized that creative scientists and educators are necessary for the industry’s future, which is why this scholarship is awarded to students who will become the next generation of exceptional researchers or educators.

Svensson Expands North American Sales Team

April 9, 2013 Svensson

Svensson has added to its North American sales group, welcoming three new members.