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Holiday schedule for MEATPOULTRY.com     July 2, 2009 Foster Farms reducing contract growers in Louisiana     July 2, 2009 Cargill, Kraft announce cross-promotional campaign     July 1, 2009 Meat exports benefit from S.D. corn, U.S.M.E.F. alliance     July 1, 2009 PM Beef launches 'Retail Ready No Trim' program     July 1, 2009 A.H.C. developing improvements for livestock transport     June 30, 2009 Herschel Walker makes run at meat processing     June 30, 2009 Modest calorie, sodium reductions benefit health     June 30, 2009 Moody's downgrades Smithfield Sees H1N1 outbreak undermining efforts to restore hog production profitability     June 29, 2009 Cargill introduces new line of Rumba pork variety meats     June 29, 2009 Smithfield, union reach tentative contract agreement     June 26, 2009 C.D.C. web site helps employers combat obesity     June 26, 2009 Smithfield prices senior secured notes     June 26, 2009 Show us Meat industry should allow greater access to plant operations     June 26, 2009 ConAgra income rises 5% in fiscal year     June 25, 2009 Hormel develops new shoppers guide     June 25, 2009 N.R.A. to join 2010 I.P.E.     June 25, 2009 Smithfield initiates $500 million senior secured notes     June 25, 2009 Tyson Foods beefing up its Cherokee plant     June 25, 2009 JBS, Wal-Mart Brazil sign environmental agreement     June 25, 2009 Details on pending sale of Agriprocessors emerge     June 25, 2009 Pork education program gains momentum     June 24, 2009 Canadian company to purchase Agriprocessors plant     June 24, 2009 Tanana Valley Meats to start processing June 23     June 23, 2009 Stocks of meat and poultry exceeding 2008 levels     June 23, 2009 Ammonia leak at Mountaire Farms plant is fatal     June 22, 2009 KFC promotion results in lawsuit     June 22, 2009 A.M.I., N.C.C. officials refute 'Food Inc.' claims     June 22, 2009 ConAgra updates status of Slim Jim operations     June 22, 2009 E.U. commits to improved animal welfare regulations     June 22, 2009 Hormel, Herdez Del Fuerte to enter into j.v.     June 19, 2009 Equipment safety checklist developed by coalition     June 19, 2009 Insurance to cover plant explosion costs: ConAgra     June 19, 2009 F.P.S.A.'s Melnykovich retiring     June 18, 2009 Schwan's 'Marinate on Demand' pork fillet a hit     June 18, 2009 Ag industry shows resilience in economic downturn     June 17, 2009 Owners want to reopen biofuel plant     June 17, 2009 Retailers urged to capitalize on middle meats     June 17, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride returning to profitability     June 17, 2009 High hog production costs lead to loss at Smithfield     June 16, 2009 Demand for pork in Mexico rebounding after H1N1     June 16, 2009 Murano resigns as president of Texas A&M     June 16, 2009 Wendy's, Arby's expanding in Middle East, N. Africa     June 16, 2009 Aramark announces management changes     June 16, 2009 Podcast addresses today's frugal consumers     June 16, 2009 Gas leak thought to have caused ConAgra plant explosion     June 15, 2009 Cagle's reports loss on higher sales for fiscal 2009     June 15, 2009 Tyson fined $500K by OSHA over worker death     June 15, 2009 Consumers often confused by what appear to be cooked foods     June 15, 2009 ConAgra plant blast investigators proceed with caution     June 12, 2009 Jack Link's, Frito-Lay partner on meat snack launch     June 12, 2009 Bar-S Foods exec integral to opening of chapel     June 12, 2009 New web site counters 'Food Inc.'s' misleading focus     June 12, 2009 Meijer to carry full line of Dietz & Watson meats     June 12, 2009 Federal agents prepare to enter ConAgra plant     June 11, 2009 YouTube debuts 'The Other White Meat' channel     June 11, 2009 Three die from ConAgra Foods plant explosion     June 10, 2009 Westco, Olymel get 'go-ahead' to build slaughterhouse     June 10, 2009 Poultry processor got premium for settling: Okla. AG     June 10, 2009 Sara Lee promotes Brett Hart to exec. v.p., general counsel     June 10, 2009 Technomic, GuestMetrics partnering on foodservice analysis     June 10, 2009 A.M.I.: Ethanol blends may boost commodity prices     June 10, 2009 Foster Farms buying ConAgra's Fernando's, El Extremo brands     June 9, 2009 Jack in the Box launches mini chicken sandwiches     June 9, 2009 Port of Subs wins N.T.F. 'Turkey on the Menu' award     June 9, 2009 Wendy's to offer boneless wings     June 9, 2009 Burger King puts fire-grilled ribs in test markets     June 8, 2009 New ads roll out for Spam     June 8, 2009 N.Y. Metro McDonald's roll out Mac Snack Wraps     June 8, 2009 N.C.C. gives 'Food, Inc.' two thumbs down     June 8, 2009 Poultry processors against Oklahoma proposal     June 5, 2009 Green acres But a rosy pasture report may not impact cow slaughter as much as volatile economics might     June 5, 2009 Alaska's first mobile meat plant launched     June 4, 2009 Tyson re-launches Star Ranch Angus brand     June 4, 2009 Dunkin' Donuts recognized for use of turkey by N.T.F.     June 4, 2009 Smithfield leads in environmental, sustainability reporting: study     June 3, 2009 National Beef, Rehrig Penn Logistics sign pooling agreement     June 3, 2009 City of Clinton, Ark. sues Pilgrim's over closed plant     June 2, 2009 ConAgra Foods reveals new brand identity     June 2, 2009 E.U. beef export deal an advantage to the U.S.     June 2, 2009 Boston Market rolls out BBQ     June 2, 2009 Tyson names Penry new v.p. federal government relations     June 2, 2009 Frito-Lay, Oberto ending 10-year partnership     June 1, 2009 Bovine TB found in Nebraska cattle herd     June 1, 2009 Tyson announces two top management appointments     June 1, 2009 Coping with wild cattle     June 1, 2009 Sara Lee to reopen Kansas meat plant     May 29, 2009 Famous Dave's takes 'blue rib'n' at BBQ contest     May 29, 2009 Sanderson Farms returns to profitability     May 28, 2009 Pork committee endorses AFIA Safe Feed/Safe Food     May 28, 2009 Motion backs professor's testimony in litter case     May 28, 2009 'Suppliers of the Year' honored by Tyson Foods     May 27, 2009 Trading partners must 'play by the rules': Kirk     May 26, 2009 N.P.P.C. urges passing Panama trade agreement     May 26, 2009 New Tyson product features lower sodium     May 26, 2009 Research shows opportunities loom on left side of menus     May 22, 2009 Sale of Pilgrim's Pride complex completed     May 22, 2009 Hormel income up 4% in quarter     May 21, 2009 Sara Lee files suit against Kraft for advertisements     May 21, 2009 Kemp Meats wins top industry environmental award     May 21, 2009 Weis Markets acquiring Giant Markets     May 21, 2009 Judge OKs Pilgrim's Pride Farmerville plant sale     May 20, 2009 New Meat Buyer's Guide CD-ROM now available     May 20, 2009 Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council has new chairman     May 20, 2009 Oscar Mayer to give away $1 million in hot dogs     May 20, 2009 Perdigao intends to acquire Sadia     May 19, 2009 Hormel Foods declares quarterly dividend     May 19, 2009 Request for pre-proposals issued by A.M.I.     May 19, 2009 Blimpie debuts grilled subs, pretzel bread     May 19, 2009 Dr. Ann Hollingsworth remembered     May 19, 2009 Pork industry will see growth in the long-term: Rabobank     May 18, 2009 'Turkey on the Menu' awards presented by N.T.F.     May 18, 2009 3,000th speech presented by 'Operation Main Street'     May 18, 2009 Wayne Farms phasing out Douglas facility     May 15, 2009 Putting pork back in the market U.S. pork exports are recovering in bits and pieces after the "swine flu" crisis     May 15, 2009 Perdigao suffers first-quarter loss on increased sales     May 15, 2009 H1N1 tests on Smithfield's Mexican pig herd 'negative'     May 15, 2009 Tollet discusses Tyson's rebounding poultry segment     May 14, 2009 Marie Callender's launches Pasta al Dente entrée line     May 14, 2009 Beef industry launches Bright Futures Scholarship Initiative     May 14, 2009 Building starts on Reiser's new Customer Center     May 14, 2009 American Airlines offering Boston Market products     May 13, 2009 Monogram Food Solutions acquires Al Pete Meats     May 12, 2009 U.S. pork exports to Japan not slowing     May 11, 2009 Plumped poultry ruffles some feathers: survey     May 11, 2009 Chuckwagon Beef offers disounts, free shipping     May 11, 2009 SUPERVALU launches Stockman & Dakota beef brand     May 11, 2009 End Chinese import ban on U.S. pork: U.S.T.R.     May 8, 2009 Sara Lee income down 22% in quarter     May 7, 2009 Tyson introduces new dinner-meats line     May 7, 2009 Hormel releases corporate responsibility report     May 7, 2009 Albertsons debuts organics line     May 7, 2009 PM Beef rolls out health and wellness campaign     May 6, 2009 Vilsack, Ritz affirm support for pork industry     May 6, 2009 Global organizations stress pork safety, reject bans     May 6, 2009 Promotions put beef in retail, foodservice spotlights     May 6, 2009 A.I. strain found in Tennessee not thought to pose threat     May 5, 2009 Hain sustains $41.2 million loss in Q3     May 5, 2009 Kraft profit climbs 10%; sales fall 6.5%     May 5, 2009 Tyson Foods suffers second-quarter loss     May 4, 2009 Meijer adopts nutritional ranking system     May 4, 2009 National Beef Month celebrating through retail promotions     May 1, 2009 Economy hinders new product development     May 1, 2009 Safeway meat workers authorize strike     May 1, 2009 Unique flu virus now called 2009 H1N1 Flu     April 30, 2009 Smithfield's Pope addresses H1N1 with employees     April 30, 2009 Tyson recognized with A.M.I.F. environmental awards     April 30, 2009 Burger King income up 15% in quarter     April 29, 2009 Fisher joins I.F.T. as science and policy v.p.     April 29, 2009 Maple Leaf Foods' first-quarter E.P.S., sales up     April 29, 2009 Kitchel appointed v.p. of Alcan's meat and dairy business     April 29, 2009 Commodity markets retreat on swine flu fears     April 28, 2009 North American flu shouldn't greatly impact U.S. economy: analysts     April 28, 2009 Tyson chairman will not be deposed in litter lawsuit     April 28, 2009 Fieldale Farms using electrolyzed water in processing     April 28, 2009 Restaurants targeted to help move middle meats     April 28, 2009 A.M.I.:'Swine Flu' should be referred to as 'North American Flu'     April 28, 2009 Spicy Chicken Sandwich test expands to California     April 28, 2009 U.S. 'on the offensive' against swine-flu potential     April 27, 2009 Foster Farms' purchase of Pilgrim's plant 'on track'     April 27, 2009 Smithfield Mexico joint ventures clear of swine flu     April 27, 2009 Tyson says its pork products, hogs are safe     April 27, 2009 Gold Creek inks deal for a second processing facility     April 24, 2009 Industry votes to continue Lamb Checkoff     April 24, 2009 Kosher, Halal foods meet consumer demands     April 24, 2009 El Pollo Loco issues KFC grilled-flavor challenge     April 24, 2009 Smithfield bacon plant workers reject union     April 23, 2009 E.U. agrees to extend talks on growth promotant ban     April 23, 2009 Quiznos introduces new corporate slogan     April 22, 2009 Ruth's Chris launches mobile-friendly reservation site     April 22, 2009 First-quarter McDonald's profit up nearly 4%     April 22, 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 Private-label, store-brand foods in almost every home: NPD     April 21, 2009 Fire destroys North Star Foods plant in Minnesota     April 20, 2009 The unions unify Immigration reform brings together the A.F.L.-C.I.O. and Change to Win.     April 17, 2009 The Kitchens of Sara Lee open for business     April 17, 2009 Yankee Stadium selling Lobel's Prime beef     April 17, 2009 Hormel Foods honors suppliers with Spirit of Excellence Awards     April 16, 2009 Murphy Brown to adopt PQA Plus by end of year     April 16, 2009 McDonald's Japan promotes traceability of Aussie beef     April 16, 2009 Reiser celebrates its 50th Anniversary     April 16, 2009 Cargill achieves animal welfare assurance goals     April 15, 2009 Biofuel byproducts useful as animal-food supplement: A.R.S.     April 15, 2009 New meat plant to open in Nashville     April 15, 2009 Cargill third-quarter profit falls 68%     April 14, 2009 Arkansas helping group bid for Pilgrim's Pride plant     April 14, 2009 Good Nature Pork 'how-to' videos help household cooks     April 14, 2009 Center-of-the-Plate training course early deadline April 15     April 14, 2009 Cooperatives' impact significant to economy: U.S.D.A.     April 14, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride to close Dalton, Ga., facility     April 13, 2009 Tyson Foods, Kemin open new pet food operation     April 13, 2009 Russia should lift pork ban before W.T.O. admission: N.P.P.C.     April 9, 2009 Seaboard Foods receives export award     April 9, 2009 Hillshire Farm introduces Miller High Life Beer Brats     April 8, 2009 Meat, poultry plants honored for safety performance     April 8, 2009 U.K. companies to put calorie info on menus     April 6, 2009 El Monterey adds to its burrito line     April 6, 2009 Squeez Bacon is no joke     April 3, 2009 Maple Leaf Foods halts efforts to sell facility     April 2, 2009 New all-organic hamburger eatery opens in San Diego     April 2, 2009 N.C.B.A. criticizes plans to increase ethanol blend in fuel     April 1, 2009 Fenway Franks named 'Official Hot Dog of the Boston Red Sox'     April 1, 2009 Vilsack lauded for U.S.D.A.'s bonus meat purchases     April 1, 2009 Head of the table Butterball acquisition breathes new life into Carolina Turkey's business     April 1, 2009 Rising to the occasion C&F Packing Co. has built its reputation on quickly creating custom-made meat products for its growing customer base     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 U.S.D.A. to invest $87M in meat purchases for programs     March 31, 2009 Hormel launches promotion for military personnel     March 31, 2009 Jack in the Box adds mini burgers to menu     March 31, 2009 Seaboard introduces fully cooked barbecue pork line     March 31, 2009 Cargill adopts video auditing at beef plants     March 30, 2009 Industry against increasing ethanol levels in gasoline     March 30, 2009 Foster Farms targets 'plumping' in new campaign     March 30, 2009 Land O'Frost rolls out sandwich kit     March 30, 2009 Tyson to close Oklahoma processed meats plant     March 27, 2009 The endurance of Niman Ranch The iconic company, with new ownership, moves on after its founder unhappily departs.     March 27, 2009 'Buy local' message needs more local support: Mintel     March 26, 2009 ConAgra income down 38% in quarter     March 26, 2009 Income for CKE Restaurants up 19% in year     March 26, 2009 Hormel v.p. of engineering retiring     March 25, 2009 ConAgra Foods touts first 'Corporate Responsibility Report'     March 25, 2009 Perdigao's 2008 profits up despite quarterly loss     March 24, 2009 Foster Farms C.E.O. addresses Pilgrim's Pride plant purchase     March 23, 2009 FPL Food cuts 10% of plant staff     March 23, 2009 More than 1 million infected chickens culled in Texas     March 23, 2009 Better water management needed in global agriculture: F.A.O.     March 23, 2009 Quiznos launches Toasty Torpedo sandwich line     March 23, 2009 Carl's Jr. offering chili dogs again     March 20, 2009 Private label growth depends on quality     March 20, 2009 Texas drought losses nearing $1 billion     March 20, 2009 L.M.I.C. data indicates increased dairy cow slaughter     March 20, 2009 Video auditing benefits touted at animal welfare conference     March 20, 2009 Big Mac wrap debuts in Canadian McDonald's outlets     March 20, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride to sell chicken complex to Foster Farms     March 20, 2009 Judge denies change of venue request for Agriprocessors trial     March 19, 2009 Fresh & Easy launches larger, family size chicken meals     March 19, 2009 U.K.'s pork supply task force meets for first time     March 19, 2009 K-State survey reveals good winter feedlot performance     March 19, 2009 N.R.A. lauds Obama's small business proposals     March 18, 2009 Applegate Farms launches gluten-free chicken nuggets     March 18, 2009 Land O'Frost launches Canadian bacon Breakfast Cuts     March 17, 2009 Tyson, Freshpet form pet-food partnership     March 17, 2009 MISA attendees get processor's perspective     March 17, 2009 Tyson Foods closes Lakeside sale with XL Foods     March 16, 2009 Chicken farmer claims discrimination by Pilgrim's Pride     March 16, 2009 Wither ranching? Young people aren't getting into the business.     March 13, 2009 Tyson steps up to the plate in hunger-relief efforts     March 13, 2009 Former Pilgrim's Pride c.e.o. and c.o.o. allowed to consult     March 12, 2009 Smithfield posts third-quarter loss, increased sales     March 12, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride cut growers based on production factors     March 11, 2009 Moving more middle meats a checkoff goal     March 11, 2009 Tyson secures new credit line     March 10, 2009 Kroger earnings and sales up for quarter, year     March 10, 2009 Barber Foods appoints first 'outsider' C.E.O.     March 9, 2009 Wisconsin Web site lures local meats and more     March 9, 2009 Judge rejects motion to dismiss Agriprocessors' charges     March 9, 2009 Economic downturn offers beef merchandising opportunity     March 9, 2009 Agriprocessors supervisor sentenced to prison     March 6, 2009 Burger King to repurchase up to $200 million of stock     March 6, 2009 Stouffer's adds to Corner Bistro line     March 5, 2009 Lean Cuisine extends two entree lines     March 5, 2009 Executive changes made at Brinker     March 5, 2009 Officials not optimistic about bid to buy Pilgrim's Pride plant     March 4, 2009 Hormel Foods added to S&P 500 Index     March 4, 2009 JBS appoints Vesta president, C.O.O.     March 4, 2009 Smithfield 's Cumberland Gap plant expanding     March 4, 2009 JBS continues growth process in Brazil     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 The price of competition     March 2, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride names new sales, marketing executive     March 2, 2009 Tyson's Lakeside plant sale near completion     March 2, 2009 Dakota Beef official responds to illegal immigration reports     March 2, 2009 Multivac launches new web site     March 2, 2009 Behind the scenes Demand for co-packed and private-label meat products spikes when the economy sours     March 1, 2009 Retail links With roots in the grocerystore business, Scimeca's Italian Sausage evolves as a Kansas City institution     March 1, 2009 Investing in the future Processors scrutinize, but remain committed to capital spending and growth     March 1, 2009 Shifting gears Ingredients reflect evolving consumer demand     March 1, 2009 No ordinary Joe Farmer's Place owner earns his reputation as the 'Deer Man'     March 1, 2009 National Beef acquiring Prime Tanning Corp.     February 27, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride idling 3 plants; 3,000 jobs affected     February 27, 2009 Food service results push Sanderson Farms to loss     February 26, 2009 Dakota Beef Co. fined $45,000 for hiring illegals     February 26, 2009 Yum! Brands appoints global branding president     February 25, 2009 New Northern Beef Packers plant to open by summer     February 25, 2009 Health and wellness trend triggers some retailers to shift gears     February 25, 2009 Target heightens food focus     February 25, 2009 Attorneys seek dismissal of case against ex-Agriprocessors official     February 24, 2009 Maple Leaf Foods suffers $29.7 million loss in '08     February 24, 2009 Friday's launches retail skillet-meal line     February 24, 2009 Dr. David Theno joins MEAT&POULTRY editorial team     February 24, 2009 Smithfield, union set Tar Heel plant talks     February 23, 2009 Competition concerns loom over Lakeside plant deal     February 23, 2009 Sanderson Farms promotes bargain meal options     February 23, 2009 JBS-National deal is off     February 20, 2009 Beef flexes its muscle at Health Expo     February 20, 2009 Seventh lien filed against Northern Beef Packers     February 20, 2009 Hormel reports lower profit, higher revenue in Q1     February 19, 2009 Outback launches new menu at reduced prices     February 19, 2009 Tyson announces $500 million notes offering     February 19, 2009 Wal-Mart income up 5% in year; down in fourth quarter     February 18, 2009 Butterball official blames ethanol policy for latest job cuts     February 18, 2009 Tyson 'pleased' with Q1 Fresh Meats performance     February 18, 2009 Special report from the CAGNY: Smithfield's strategy     February 18, 2009 Jack in the Box 1st quarter earnings off, sales up     February 18, 2009 Sara Lee plans to cut costs in Project Accelerate     February 18, 2009 Kraft highlights turnaround, unveils revamped logo     February 18, 2009 Smithfield to close six plants, trim 1,800 jobs     February 17, 2009 No advantage to gas-based stunning for chickens: N.C.C.     February 17, 2009 'Back to basics' for Tyson's poultry business     February 17, 2009 Grandin clarifies role with certification program     February 17, 2009 Kahiki introduces bagged, all-natural chicken     February 13, 2009 Temple Grandin launches new certification program     February 12, 2009 Boston Market adds new crispy chicken to menu     February 12, 2009 Poultry litter case turns focus to application of fertilizer     February 12, 2009 Maple Leaf Foods' employees win lottery jackpot     February 12, 2009 Red-meat exports up double-digits in '08     February 12, 2009 Bill would allow horse slaughterhouses in Montana     February 11, 2009 Danish Crown opens new case-ready plant in Sweden     February 11, 2009 KFC introduces value meal     February 11, 2009 Cagle's loss widens in third quarter     February 11, 2009 I.P.A. helping Postville plan its future