China’s largest meat processor to acquire Smithfield 05.29.2013 By Staff Agreement with Shuanghui International Holdings values Smithfield at approximately $7.1 billion.Read More
April butter, poultry, red meat stocks up from 2012 05.24.2013 By Allison Gibeson Pork stocks also reached a new record high.Read More
New products: Peanut Butter Pop-Tarts, Oscar Mayer Bacon Dogs 05.16.2013 By Staff Recent launches include Cracker Jack'd snack mixes, Wendy's Frosty Cones, Prego Alfredo sauces and Baskin-Robbins freezer bars.Read More
Food and beverage C.P.I. rises 0.2% 05.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Four of six major grocery categories finish higher than a month ago.Read More
McDonald’s adds three new Quarter Pounder burgers 05.13.2013 By Staff Burgers include new bun with 8 whole grains.Read More
Packaging problems hinder Hillshire’s lunchmeat rollout 05.07.2013 By Keith Nunes The company is in the process of assessing how much it will cost to ensure packaging consistency.Read More
Tyson income drops on struggles in beef, pork segments 05.06.2013 By Staff Income declined 43% in the second quarter with results in all segments down from the previous year.Read More
Dietz & Watson launches chicken sausage line 05.02.2013 By Staff Varieties include Jamaican jerk, Santa Fe and asiago spinach.Read More
Hillshire making strides post Sara Lee split 05.02.2013 By Staff Company posted $93 million profit in the third quarter.Read More