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Monday, November 29, 2010
Russia Reinstates Tyson Pork PlantUS - Russian authorities have reinstated a Tyson Foods pork plant as an eligible exporter to that country, according to an update by USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service on its website.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Danish Crown Posts Best Results EverDENMARK - The results for the year presented by Danish Crown clearly demonstrate the strong position of the group. The net profit for the year is DKK 1.648 billion against DKK 1.164 billion last year,...
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tulip Food Company Notes Marked ProgressDENMARK - Consumers all over the world increasingly prefer products from Tulip Food Company, who just delivered a record-breaking result of more than €35 million.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Record Sales, Earnings for Tyson Foods, Says CEOUS - Tyson Foods has reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010. Its president and CEO commented that the company produced record sales and earnings despite some market head-wind...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
USMEF Initiative Targets Underappreciated Pork ButtUS - The pork butt is the Rodney Dangerfield of pork cuts. It’s more tender, juicy, flavorful and affordable than many cuts in the pork carcass, but it doesn’t get any respect. A new international...
Friday, November 12, 2010
CPF Boosts 2011 International Investment BudgetTHAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) has set aside more investment budget for overseas operations next year as part of its plans to reap the benefits from the strong baht. Sales for the first nine...
NFUS Slams Meat Inspection Cost Recovery PlansSCOTLAND, UK - Farmers would bear the brunt of FSA proposals for recovering the costs of meat plant inspections, says the National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS).
No Link Between Red/Processed Meats and CancerUS - There is no independent positive association between consumption of red or processed meats and the development of prostate cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of large scale prospective studies...
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Maple Leaf Completes Sale to Fearmans Pork Inc.CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods announced yesterday that it has closed the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to Fearmans Pork, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
AgFeed Results Hit by Loss in Chinese Pig DivisionCHINA - AgFeed Industries has announced its quarterly results, which included a 59 per cent increase in revenue in its feed division but revenue declines and an operating loss for its Chinese pig fa...
Maple Leaf to Close Sale of Burlington Pork PlantCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced yesterday that it is proceeding with the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Higher Revenues, Net Income for ZhongpinCHINA - Zhongpin has reported higher revenues and net income for the third quarter of 2010.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Cherkizovo Completes Acquisition of Pork PlantsRUSSIA - OJSC Cherkizovo Group today announces the completion of the acquisition of two greenfield pork farms.
Thai Food Firm Eyes Investment in Philippines PHILIPPINES - On a recent visit, top officials of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) indicated their company's interest in investing in feed, poultry and pig production in the Philippines.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Carsten Jakobsen Leaves Tulip Ltd and DC GroupDENMARK - Chairman of Tulip Ltd, Carsten Jakobsen, who is also Vice CEO/President International of the Danish Crown Group, has decided that it is now time for him to leave Tulip Ltd and Danish Crown after...
Forces Joined to Bring Home the BaconAUSTRALIA - The Brisbane Smallgoods Company (BSC) will have its brand, 'Aussie Farmer’s Choice' rindless middle bacon rashers, sporting the Australian PorkMark logo, in almost one thousand additional...
Producers Back Pekin Pork Processing PlantILLINOIS, US - A pork processing plant in Pekin would provide much-needed support to hog farmers across the Midwest, says Illinois Pork Producers.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cherkizovo Constructs New Pig Farm in LipetskRUSSIA - As part of Cherkizovo Group’s dynamic development strategy of its Pork segment, the Company has now started the construction of a new greenfield pork farm in the Lipetsk region of Central...
Maple Leaf Results Hit by Rising Raw Material CostsCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2010. Sales were flat overall but results from the Meat Group were improved.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
265 Rødding Employees are Looking AheadDENMARK - As previously announced, Danish Crown’s Rødding department is closing down on Friday. The last batches of middle cuts and backs will flow through the factory on Thursday, but most of the employees...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
IFA Calls on Pig Processors to Reverse Price CutsIRELAND - Following a crisis meeting of pig producers from all over the country that took place in Abbeyleix, the processing sector was left in no doubt that they must move immediately to reverse the recent...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Strong Performance by Cherkizovo in 2010 RUSSIA - Cherkizovo has issued a trading update for the first nine months of 2010, which the company's CEO described as showing strong performance across all segments.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Sales, Margin Improve for Bachoco in Third QuarterMEXICO - Industrias Bachoco has announced its 2010 third-quarter results. Sales were up more than 12 per cent and margin improved more than 15 per cent, buoyed up by increased sales in the pig and broiler...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Waitrose Pork Ad Banned Over 'Outdoor Bred' PigsUK - A campaign for Waitrose pork has been banned for misleading consumers about the pigs' living conditions, the advertising watchdog said yesterday.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Re-Opening of Moose Jaw Gets Positive ResponseCANADA - Officials with Donald's Fine Foods report the response among Saskatchewan swine industry stakeholders to its planned re-opening of an idled Moose Jaw pork processing plant has been extremely positive,...
Friday, October 15, 2010
A Massive Yes to Danish Crown A/SDENMARK - Danish Crown’s Board of Representatives voted massively in favour of the formation of a limited company on Wednesday, 13 October.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Moose Jaw Pork Facility Renovations on TrackCANADA - The owners of Thunder Creek Pork report renovations to the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan based pork processing plant remain on track for a late December 2010 opening, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Marfrig Completes Keystone AcquisitionBRAZIL - Marfrig has completed the take over of Keystone Foods.
Improved Profit Margins Expected in Maple LeafCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods is confident a Comprehensive Value Creation Plan approved by the company's board of directors last week will boost profit margins by 75 per cent over the next five years, writes...
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Marfrig in Brazil's Top 50BRAZIL - Meat processor, Marfrig, has been listed among the country's top 50 companies on the Brazil stock exchange.
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