WHO clarifies position on meat consumption 10.30.2015 By Erica Shaffer The World Health Organization plans to reexamine the role of red and processed meats in a healthy diet.Read More
Pork industry speaks out on Subway antibiotics policy 10.30.2015 By Erica Shaffer A full-page in the Wall Street Journal calls for “a more balanced approach.”Read More
Maple Leaf Foods swings to Q3 profit 10.29.2015 By Erica Shaffer Higher volumes of fresh pork and favorable sales mix with poultry lift Meat Products segment.Read More
Bird flu lingering issue for Pilgrim’s 10.29.2015 By Erica Shaffer Export market restrictions and other factors negatively impact the company’s earnings.Read More
Smithfield profit trips on price pressures 10.28.2015 By Erica Shaffer A sharp increase in hog supplies drags on prices for pork.Read More
Tyson responds to undercover video 10.28.2015 By Erica Shaffer Two workers are fired; animal welfare group files criminal complaint.Read More
McDonald’s protests NLRB subpoena 10.28.2015 By Erica Shaffer The quick-service chain has asked a judge to reject NLRB’s requests for emails, other documents.Read More
Will they, or won’t they? 10.26.2015 By Erica Shaffer NPPC says Canada likely to move ahead with COOL retaliation; others say new leadership might be persuaded otherwise.Read More
IARC unveils evaluation of meat products 10.26.2015 By Erica Shaffer As expected, the agency rules red meat consumption is “probably carcinogenic” to humans.Read More
McDonald’s Canada announces antibiotics policy 10.26.2015 By Erica Shaffer The transition will take place over three years.Read More