AMI Statement On Hot Dogs And Choking

February 23, 2010 American Meat Institute

Janet M. Riley, president, National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Senior Vice President, of Public Affairs at the American Meat Institute states that for more than a decade, they have echoed the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations that hot
dogs should be cut into small pieces before serving to young children.

National Pork Board: Eat Lean For Less With Pork

February 23, 2010 National Pork Board

The Pork Checkoff is serving up a new eat lean for less message for consumers
who have ditched their New Year’s resolutions and are finding it difficult to
stick with a new, healthy regime.

Lilydale Sold To Sofina, New Meat Company 2nd Only To Maple Leaf

Lilydale Inc. is being acquired by Sofina Foods for about $130
million in a deal that ends its 70 years as a producer-owned poultry processor.

Return Of Agri Star Beef Line Adds Optimism To Industry

The recent announcement by Agri Star Meat and Poultry of Postville to restart
its beef line soon is one of the biggest reasons farmers and industry officials
are optimistic these days. In fact, experts believe an extra cattle buyer will
make other processors bid more for animals to insure supply.

Succession Planning On Target At Lopez Foods

February 22, 2010 Lopez Foods, Inc

Meat manufacturer Lopez Foods, Inc, (LFI) today announced the reorganization
of its corporate board and management team that will direct the Oklahoma
City-based company, and meat provider to Costco, Kroger’s, Sam’s Club, Target,
and Wal-Mart Stores, into the new decade.