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Canadians prefer Canadian beef: survey     July 2, 2009 Foodservice sector reports decline in activity     July 1, 2009 NPD tracking deli data     June 30, 2009 Canadian restaurants cut stores, increase sales     June 29, 2009 'One-sixth of humanity' will go hungry in 2009: F.A.O.     June 25, 2009 A.M.I., N.C.C. officials refute 'Food Inc.' claims     June 22, 2009 Nutritious meals struggle for traction on menus     June 22, 2009 Experimental expectations Are you green enough for your own employees?     June 19, 2009 Ag industry shows resilience in economic downturn     June 17, 2009 Nitrites, nitrates offer health benefits: study     June 17, 2009 Podcast addresses today's frugal consumers     June 16, 2009 Consumers often confused by what appear to be cooked foods     June 15, 2009 Meat industry contributes $832 billion to U.S. economy     June 12, 2009 Technomic, GuestMetrics partnering on foodservice analysis     June 10, 2009 Foodservice sector slows down across the globe     June 8, 2009 Study focuses on food buying challenges of moms     June 3, 2009 Foodservice operator economic optimism grows     June 1, 2009 Lamb at historically-low prices for grilling season     May 28, 2009 Kids taking a different approach to restaurant meals     May 27, 2009 April red meat production down from year ago     May 26, 2009 April egg, cheese, turkey stocks up from 2008     May 26, 2009 Australia's new foodservice trend features novelty steak     May 22, 2009 2008 supermarket net profits dip, sales up: F.M.I.     May 19, 2009 Consumers focused on price, value at supermarket     May 19, 2009 U.S. pork, beef exports for March remain solid     May 14, 2009 Good news for New Zealand lamb and beef exports     May 11, 2009 Consumers recognize food-safety efforts     May 8, 2009 NPD study shows slower restaurant traffic     May 6, 2009 Consumer pork preferences provided in study     May 6, 2009 Demand for fried foods still strong     May 1, 2009 Economy hinders new product development     May 1, 2009 Survey shows perception vs. reality with sustainability     April 29, 2009 Commodity markets retreat on swine flu fears     April 28, 2009 'Downturn Generation' is newest consumer niche: IRI     April 27, 2009 Healthy Choice gets high marks from weight-loss study     April 21, 2009 Bone-in beef exports to Taiwan would benefit U.S.     April 21, 2009 Bison-meat demand more than supply     April 20, 2009 Organic growth slowing: new report     April 14, 2009 Many consumers ignore food-product recalls: study     April 14, 2009 February U.S. pork and beef exports strong     April 13, 2009 Supermarket chains rated by Consumer Reports     April 7, 2009 Cutting back, trading down Processors respond to consumer purchases based on absolute price     April 1, 2009 Value-added solutions Processors search for ingredients to enhance marinades and meat systems     April 1, 2009 Cooking up profits The need for added convenience and value plus a diminishing knowledge in consumer cooking skills fuels pre-cooked protein demand     April 1, 2009 NPD: Foodservice hindered by fewer young diners     March 31, 2009 Consumer confidence in supermarket food-safety slips     March 30, 2009 Hatfield's Clemens tells NAMP attendees to embrace change     March 30, 2009 Study finds colorectal cancer higher in vegetarians     March 27, 2009 Loss of power The recession has given retailers even more buying clout.     March 27, 2009 Meat link to global warming is 'misinformation': C.C.F.     March 25, 2009 A.M.I. questions reliability of research on meat consumption     March 24, 2009 Better water management needed in global agriculture: F.A.O.     March 23, 2009 Private label growth depends on quality     March 20, 2009 L.M.I.C. data indicates increased dairy cow slaughter     March 20, 2009 U.K.'s pork supply task force meets for first time     March 19, 2009 Australian butchers sell more beef, lamb in '08     March 18, 2009 Consumers' easing concern about job security offers hope     March 17, 2009 Strong January U.S. beef, pork exports maintained     March 16, 2009 Wither ranching? Young people aren't getting into the business.     March 13, 2009 U.S. exports to China, Russia will be challenging in '09     March 13, 2009 Higher commodity prices projected over the next decade     March 12, 2009 Food industry must do more to improve food safety: survey     March 11, 2009 Wisconsin Web site lures local meats and more     March 9, 2009 E.R.S. predicts drop in world ag output in FY '09     March 9, 2009 Economic downturn offers beef merchandising opportunity     March 9, 2009 Economy changes meat shopping habits     March 9, 2009 Consumers confident in beef safety, but not food safety     March 6, 2009 Eat meat, lose weight But not too much meat, a new study finds     March 6, 2009 U.S. cattle weights are up     March 5, 2009 U.S. cattle/beef trade net value positive in '08     March 3, 2009 New Cargill program designed to stretch food dollars     March 3, 2009 U.S. hog, pork exports break record in '08     March 3, 2009 SPECIAL REPORT: New products revitalize 'mature' categories, markets     March 3, 2009 Market headwinds will challenge food service sector     March 2, 2009 Behind the scenes Demand for co-packed and private-label meat products spikes when the economy sours     March 1, 2009 Shifting gears Ingredients reflect evolving consumer demand     March 1, 2009 U.S. lamb exports set sales record in 2008     February 26, 2009 Study indicates calorie reduction determines success     February 26, 2009 Health and wellness trend triggers some retailers to shift gears     February 25, 2009 Target heightens food focus     February 25, 2009 C.P.I. rises, ends three months of declines     February 20, 2009 2008 a record-breaker for U.S. poultry, egg exports     February 20, 2009 Tyson 'pleased' with Q1 Fresh Meats performance     February 18, 2009 More beef, dairy cows slaughtered in '08     February 18, 2009 Economic slowdown increases demand for lower-grade beef     February 17, 2009 Is ethanol really in trouble? And if it is, is that good news for the meat industry?     February 13, 2009 Red-meat exports up double-digits in '08     February 12, 2009 Private-label sales spike as economy worsens: study     February 11, 2009 Energy Outlook 2009: Over a barrel With oil consumption expected to be flat, industry braces for the impact on other energy costs     February 10, 2009 Mission: Possible Poultry processors and FSIS are heading off Salmonella     February 10, 2009 Opportunities exist with lower-income shoppers: I.R.I.     February 10, 2009 Workshop scheduled to examine benefits of forage finishing cattle     February 10, 2009 Study: Multivitamins have no impact on reducing disease     February 10, 2009 Significant drop in U.S. sheep, lamb flock     February 9, 2009 Foodservice calorie disclosures impacting orders, visits     February 9, 2009 Smaller U.S. cattle inventory than a year ago     February 6, 2009 Organic: down but not out Some organic processors feeling more pain than others in the current economic hurt     February 6, 2009 Foodservice industry hit hard in fourth quarter     February 3, 2009 Faster Salmonella detection has meat applications     February 2, 2009 Economic links Sausage processors are riding out the recession with optimism     February 1, 2009 A taste for sausage Ingredients reflect consumer demand for global flavors and culinary influence     February 1, 2009 The tough get going Since 1916, Dewig Bros. Packing has survived and thrived     February 1, 2009 Beef Checkoff approval rating slightly lower     January 30, 2009 Beef instrument-grading research evolves     January 30, 2009 'Healthier foods' champ wants sodium lowered     January 30, 2009 Restaurant Performance Index hits record low in Dec.     January 30, 2009 High on the hog High hog prices will impact processors in this year's second half     January 30, 2009 New products with 'natural' claims climbing: Mintel     January 29, 2009 E.U. food-safety team takes P.R.T. tour in U.S.     January 29, 2009 Jackson approved as president and c.e.o. of Pilgrim's Pride     January 28, 2009 Frozen meat, poultry stocks up from 2007     January 26, 2009 A price breather - for now What goes up must come down. But then it will probably go up again.     January 23, 2009 Researchers document M.R.S.A. in U.S. swine     January 23, 2009 Poultry Outlook: Processors strive to survive The U.S. poultry industry was pummeled in 2008; companies look for a turnaround in 2009     January 22, 2009 Technomic: Gloomy food service forecast for 2009     January 22, 2009 Economy affecting consumer meat menu selections     January 21, 2009 U.S. red meat exports continue upward climb     January 16, 2009 Let them eat meat As economic pressures force consumers to change buying habits, processors much change as well     January 16, 2009 Sneaking by R-CALF is up in arms over what it claims were covert changes to the USDA's animal I.D. and livestock disease prevention programs     January 16, 2009 Natural claims increasing in popularity, Mintel     January 14, 2009 Limited-service sandwich chains grow: Technomic     January 12, 2009 Not quite the same NMA and AMI are both involved in a legal effort to stop a new California law, but the aims of each organization are a bit different.     January 8, 2009 You can't fool kids New research investigates why some children prefer grass-fed beef and others prefer grain-fed.     January 8, 2009 Healthy Ideas on the shelf at Stop & Shop     January 8, 2009 Lighting up Salmonella     January 8, 2009 Keeping track Cargill Pork is using a new ID tag to trace cull sows and boars     January 8, 2009 Doubling U.S. pork quota could boost Russian exports     January 7, 2009 Organic food still not 'mainstream': study     January 6, 2009 U.S. goat meat demand will increase     January 6, 2009 CBW EXCLUSIVE: Mexico, U.S. discuss use of combos     January 6, 2009 SPECIAL REPORT: Cargill Meat Solutions' Bill Rupp discusses retirement, beef industry     January 5, 2009 Restaurant Performance Index falls to record low     January 5, 2009 Red Meat Outlook: Fingers crossed Red-meat processors hope for a prosperous new year as the U.S. economy sputters     January 1, 2009 Filling the kosher void The Agriprocessors debacle did more than close a company - it strangled the growing market for kosher meat     January 1, 2009 Bologna-based growth Seltzer's signature item withstands the test of time     January 1, 2009 Red meat production up for year, off in November     December 30, 2008 November poultry, pork, cheese stocks up from 2007     December 26, 2008 Moody's pessimistic on restaurant sector     December 26, 2008 SPECIAL REPORT: 2009 Outlook A.M.I. Chairman, Rod Brenneman, looks ahead and discusses priorities     December 22, 2008 Beef promotion pushes beef at holiday dinner table     December 22, 2008 Consumers to look for nutrition at a value in 2009     December 22, 2008 Still a mystery A meeting at CDC this week asked: What's C. difficile doing in meat?     December 19, 2008 Enough organic for everyone A new report claims organic production methods can supply all the food, including meat, the world will need     December 19, 2008 U.S. poultry industry 'in a contraction phase': L.M.I.C.     December 16, 2008 October U.S. pork, beef exports beat expectations     December 15, 2008 Study: Anaphylactic reactions higher than thought     December 15, 2008 Retail food service ready-to-eat foods on the rise     December 15, 2008 Up, down, up Falling food prices will rise again soon, predicts an economic analyst     December 12, 2008 Cattle producers take a beating in 2008     December 12, 2008 Killing them softly     December 12, 2008 Red meat and poultry consumption dropping in 2008     December 11, 2008 Nutrition, philosophy-driven choices top menu trends     December 10, 2008 Comfort food, fresh ingredients to boost menus     December 10, 2008 Skyrocketing food prices fuel world's hunger crisis     December 9, 2008 Food, including meat, is a popular Christmas gift: NPD     December 8, 2008 Consumers turning to cheaper beef cuts: analyst     December 5, 2008 Chicken soars in center-of-the-plate growth     December 4, 2008 October breaks record on L.T.O. chain menu offerings     December 2, 2008 'Value' to play heavily in 2009 dining decisions     December 2, 2008 Riding the storm out Tyson expects its chicken segment losses to linger, but 2009 shows promise     December 1, 2008 A costly proposition California voters take aim at animal confinement     December 1, 2008 Radura rehash Low-dose irradiation for beef carcasses garners the attention of lawmakers and food-safety experts     December 1, 2008 On the block A growing number of fledgling processing plants are up for bid     December 1, 2008 Building a better product The marinating process continues evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of customers     December 1, 2008 Keeping up with downtime Quantifying and accurate reporting of maintenance activity is critical     December 1, 2008 First steps To implement Lean, start with start-up     December 1, 2008 Putting on the brakes Lock-out/tag-out is an important skill for sanitation crews to learn in meat and poultry plants     December 1, 2008 Sausage showcase Marketing savvy fuels success at Swiss Meat & Sausage Co.     December 1, 2008 Consumers not ready to shop: NPD     November 26, 2008 October red meat production down 2% from year ago     November 24, 2008 Leaner Santa Economists say it'll be an average holiday season for the meat and poultry market     November 21, 2008 Economy will continue to stress restaurants, Fitch     November 19, 2008 SPECIAL REPORT: Positive outlook for private label     November 18, 2008 Women have stronger interest in green products     November 18, 2008 Consumers view private label as a good alternative     November 17, 2008 Restaurants focus on innovation to drive sales     November 13, 2008 Consumers to cut spending the most on dining out     November 12, 2008 Tough economy draws casual diners to QSR outlets     November 11, 2008 Mintel: Organic market will slow with economy     November 7, 2008 Restaurants struggle in sputtering economy     November 3, 2008 'Extraordinary' meat, poultry 'a must' for value menus     October 31, 2008 Restaurants lowering prices to entice more consumers     October 30, 2008 New voluntary nutrition labeling system launched     October 28, 2008 Consumers are responding to restaurant deals     October 28, 2008 Consumers not forsaking old media for new: study     October 27, 2008 Commercial red meat production to record high in Sept.     October 27, 2008 C.D.C.: Incidence of food allergies in children rising     October 24, 2008 Slumping economy changing consumer buying habits     October 23, 2008 Increased filet mignon orders in sagging economy     October 23, 2008 'Buy local' movement fits in with niche pork     October 22, 2008 Restaurants may get socked by financial crisis     October 21, 2008 Armour-Eckrich using celebrities to reach consumers     October 17, 2008 Menu-ordering enters fast-forward phase     October 17, 2008 C.P.I. for food and beverages again rises 0.6%     October 16, 2008 Diners willing to pay more for quality ingredients     October 15, 2008 Restaurants forecasting menu changes, price hikes     October 14, 2008 I.R.I. says targeted consumer merchandising best     October 13, 2008 Surprising food trends during these tough times     October 13, 2008 U.S.D.A. raises corn, soybean forecasts     October 10, 2008 Rising food costs a top consumer concern: survey     October 9, 2008 Food marketers must prepare for 'YouTube' Generation     October 7, 2008 Consumers switch from fast-food to retail meals: survey     October 7, 2008 Private label growing in convenience stores     October 2, 2008 Restaurant industry remains 'soft' in August     September 30, 2008 C.P.I. for food and beverages rises 0.6%     September 16, 2008 Consumer confidence rebounds despite economic uncertainties     September 11, 2008 Consumers turning to supercenters     September 5, 2008 Higher protein breakfast may help maintain diets: study     September 3, 2008 Building momentum M&P's annual list reflects processors' focus on leaner, cleaner and greener plants     September 1, 2008 An emphasis on improvements Processors invest in making facilities leaner and cleaner     September 1, 2008 Sustainable growth Processors take a green approach to plant construction and renovation projects     September 1, 2008 Simplistic solutions will not curb the incidence of obesity Obesity is a complex problem brought on not by the food service sector or food manufacturers but by societal changes that have evolved during the past half century.     August 26, 2008 Obesity rates climb in 37 states     August 21, 2008 Nutrition label use in U.S. has declined: U.S.D.A.     August 20, 2008 Unilever study reveals shifts in purchasing patterns     August 14, 2008 C.P.I. for food, beverages boosted by various gains     August 14, 2008 More can be done to keep current, attract customers     August 13, 2008 Moody's gives negative outlook for food industry     August 11, 2008 Distribution of ground turkey increasing     August 7, 2008 Consumers 'OK' with grass-fed beef: study     August 5, 2008 As R.P.I. declines, foodservice pessimism climbs     August 1, 2008 Links to prime time Sausage processors appeal to channel surfers     August 1, 2008 Good, bad news for retail lunch meat processors     July 28, 2008 C.D.C.: More Americans report being obese     July 21, 2008 U.S. seafood consumption down slightly     July 18, 2008 C.P.I. for food and beverages climbs 0.7% in June     July 16, 2008 Consumers want more information on the label     July 15, 2008 Consumer behavior may change with rising food costs     July 9, 2008