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SPECIAL REPORT: Cargill Meat Solutions' Bill Rupp discusses retirement, beef industry     January 5, 2009 Forrest Roberts named N.C.B.A. c.e.o.     January 5, 2009 Bond steps down as Tyson chief executive     January 5, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride gets OK for $450 million in financing     January 5, 2009 Bond earned $4.9 million in 2008     January 5, 2009 Tyson cutting workers at Harrisonburg plant     January 5, 2009 Clint Rivers to consult for Pilgrim's Pride     December 30, 2008 New Aberdeen beef plant still in the works     December 30, 2008 Mexico clears 20 U.S. plants to resume imports     December 30, 2008 New pork, poultry deal signed by Russia, U.S.     December 30, 2008 Mexico suspends meat purchases from 30 U.S. plants     December 29, 2008 Relief sought against California non-ambulatory law     December 29, 2008 Happy ending for some ex-Agriprocessors workers     December 29, 2008 Cargill donates $500,000 to Second Harvest     December 26, 2008 F.S.I.S. opens nominating process for N.A.C.M.P.I.     December 26, 2008 Moody's pessimistic on restaurant sector     December 26, 2008 Release denied for former Agriprocessors c.e.o.     December 23, 2008 Twelve buyers looking at Agriprocessors     December 22, 2008 Hormel endorses PQA Plus program     December 22, 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 Gorsky promoted at McDonald's USA     December 22, 2008 Trade groups encourage members to support N.A.I.S.     December 22, 2008 Caribbean a strong growth market for U.S. lamb     December 19, 2008 Earnings for Darden Restaurants up 10% in quarter     December 19, 2008 Brinker finalizes sale of Romano's Macaroni Grill     December 19, 2008 Still a mystery A meeting at CDC this week asked: What's C. difficile doing in meat?     December 19, 2008 Maple Leaf Foods settles class-action lawsuits     December 18, 2008 Theo de Kool to retire as Sara Lee c.f.o. in June 2009     December 18, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride c.e.o. and c.o.o. resign     December 17, 2008 Largest pan-Euro packaged meats company created     December 17, 2008 Canada applauds Alberta's traceability initiative     December 17, 2008 ConAgra profit falls 31% in second quarter Earning from continuing operations, meanwhile, climb 27%     December 17, 2008 Despite profits, Illinois hog coop faces dissension     December 16, 2008 Maple Leaf Foods closes financing deal     December 16, 2008 Jack Link's introduces Multi-Packs     December 16, 2008 Cargill buying Carneco meat plant     December 15, 2008 JBS multiple plants prevent bottlenecks in global trade     December 15, 2008 Smithfield's Tar Heel plant to unionize     December 12, 2008 Cattle producers take a beating in 2008     December 12, 2008 A.M.I. chairman highlights 2009 priorities     December 12, 2008 Killing them softly     December 12, 2008 Pierre Foods to emerge from Chapter 11     December 11, 2008 Smithfield's Tar Heel plant workers begin union vote     December 11, 2008 Agriprocessors' H.R. official pleads guilty to charges     December 11, 2008 Hearst Ranch wins C.B.C.I.A. honors     December 10, 2008 Class-action lawsuit filed against Sadia S.A.     December 9, 2008 Smithfield chairman sells two million shares to his kids     December 8, 2008 SPECIAL REPORT: Dr. Randall Huffman reflects on his tenure at A.M.I.F.     December 5, 2008 Herron v.p., general manager at Kraft Food Ingredients     December 5, 2008 D.H.S. eyes Kansas as site for new biodefense facility     December 5, 2008 Three to executive positions at Symrise     December 4, 2008 Smithfield income down 76% in quarter     December 4, 2008 Sanderson Farms sustains loss of $43 million in year     December 4, 2008 Burger King takes 'leap of faith' in new ad campaign     December 4, 2008 Court approves 'first day' motions for Pilgrim's Pride     December 3, 2008 Agriprocessors down, but not out     December 3, 2008 Chicken contest entries exhibit 'bold' flavors     December 3, 2008 Kosher meat scarce since Agriprocessors' fall     December 2, 2008 Consumer Reports examines levels of sodium in foods     December 2, 2008 Bomb scare empties Triumph Foods pork plant     December 1, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy     December 1, 2008 October R.P.I. up slightly; restaurants still sluggish     December 1, 2008 Hain Pure Protein increasing kosher poultry production     December 1, 2008 Building appetites Processors offer aid to foodservice customers enduring a brutal economy     December 1, 2008 Riding the storm out Tyson expects its chicken segment losses to linger, but 2009 shows promise     December 1, 2008 On the block A growing number of fledgling processing plants are up for bid     December 1, 2008 Model of efficiency Seaboard Foods melds expert craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology     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 Accommodating bright ideas Sealed Air Cryovac opens the doors to innovation with its Packforum Americas     December 1, 2008 A variant of B.S.E. may be transmissible to humans     November 26, 2008 Certified Angus Beef has record year     November 26, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride gets third credit extension     November 26, 2008 Hormel earnings decline due to cost, market pressures     November 25, 2008 Jack in the Box names culinary manager     November 25, 2008 Manufacturers looking closely at secondary packaging     November 25, 2008 U.S. hog producers importing wheat from U.K, Brazil     November 25, 2008 Major S. Korean retailers to re-launch U.S. beef     November 25, 2008 New product recall at 'all-time low': survey     November 25, 2008 O.S.H.A. reports reduced injury, illness rates for 2007     November 24, 2008 Grand jury returns indictment against Agriprocessors     November 24, 2008 Ground turkey distribution up 10%     November 24, 2008 Conference will address third-party food safety audits     November 21, 2008 Consumer-oriented food safety web site launched     November 21, 2008 Most small businesses worried about the future     November 21, 2008 U.S.M.E.F. members discuss increasing meat exports     November 21, 2008 Duke elected new c.e.o. of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.     November 21, 2008 Poop power Cows in Vermont are plugging into the grid     November 21, 2008 Sara Lee exiting kosher meat business     November 20, 2008 Organic marketing campaign to educate consumers     November 19, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride cutting 335 jobs     November 19, 2008 Biofuels not to blame for spiking food prices: B.I.O.     November 19, 2008 Burger King to limit sodium in Kids Meals     November 19, 2008 Consumer Price Index falls at record pace in October     November 19, 2008 Smithfield's Tar Heel plant sets union vote     November 18, 2008 Heinz leads in customer satisfaction index     November 18, 2008 Chicken McNuggets turn 25     November 18, 2008 Former Agriprocessors c.e.o. arrested for bank fraud     November 17, 2008 Molecule in red meat, milk linked to cancer progression     November 14, 2008 Sara Lee introduces lower sodium deli meats     November 14, 2008 U.S. pork promo blitz in Japan reaping dividends     November 13, 2008 Marfrig posts net loss, sales gains for third quarter     November 13, 2008 Ben E. Keith Foods Acquires Winn Meat Co.     November 12, 2008 Johnson to senior v.p. of marketing at Applebee's     November 12, 2008 Blended same-store sales up 1% at CKE     November 12, 2008 More attorneys general try to block National Beef deal     November 11, 2008 Tyson income down 68% in year     November 10, 2008 McDonald's comp sales rise 8.2% in October     November 10, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride appoints restructuring officer     November 10, 2008 Boxed beef prices seasonally surge: CBW EXCLUSIVE     November 10, 2008 U.S.D.A. lowers corn, soybean estimates from October     November 10, 2008 Reverse strategy     November 7, 2008 Seng to Obama: Be innovative, flexible in exports     November 7, 2008 Sara Lee to re-enter market to buy back its shares     November 7, 2008 "It's Their Call"     November 7, 2008 Butterball sells Longmont brand to Sigma Alimentos     November 6, 2008 U.S. red meat exports facing 'uphill climb'     November 6, 2008 Tolbert, Tegt switching roles at Hormel     November 6, 2008 Industry weighs in on Obama election     November 6, 2008 Agriprocessors seeks bankruptcy protection     November 6, 2008 Cagle's reports net loss for second quarter     November 5, 2008 Maple Leaf names Huffman chief food safety officer     November 5, 2008 Sara Lee net rises 15% in first quarter     November 5, 2008 JBS trumpets record third-quarter results     November 4, 2008 Perdue complex achieves worker-safety milestone     November 4, 2008 New Hormel brand Web site launched     November 3, 2008 Gold'n Plump launches new natural chicken line     November 3, 2008 Agriprocessors manager arrested for conspiracy     October 31, 2008 Chicken Little finally gets it right Commodity prices, including corn and feedgrains, are falling - but one economist warns against complacency     October 31, 2008 U.S. meat exports must maintain, boost momentum     October 31, 2008 Lawsuits filed on behalf of Pilgrim's Pride shareholders     October 31, 2008 Agriprocessors fined $9.9 million by Iowa state agency     October 30, 2008 Sara Lee restates results for fiscal '07 and '08     October 30, 2008 Fresh & Easy introduces mix and match meals     October 30, 2008 John Morrell adds new 'Off the Bone' flavors     October 30, 2008 Tyson Transportation consolidating operations     October 30, 2008 Perdigao third-quarter E.B.I.T.D.A. up 20.7%     October 29, 2008 Maple Leaf Foods 3Q earnings decline due to recall     October 29, 2008 Sam's Club to open Hispanic-focused store in 2009     October 29, 2008 Tyson completes wastewater project in Missouri     October 29, 2008 Kraft earnings hold steady in third quarter     October 29, 2008 U.S.D.A. revises monthly crop estimates     October 28, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride granted another credit waiver     October 27, 2008 Smithfield, U.F.C.W. agree to union election     October 27, 2008 Teriyaki Bowls return to JITB after a five-year hiatus     October 27, 2008 W.L.F. Tremonton plant expansion completed     October 24, 2008 Shareholders create Campofrio Food Group     October 24, 2008 Industry clobbers Schafer for ethanol remarks     October 23, 2008 Smithfield Beef Group sale to JBS SA completed     October 23, 2008 Burger King plans growth in Taiwan     October 23, 2008 Bunge profit slides 33%, merger vote pushed back     October 23, 2008 Bonds sold to fund Tyson Foods, Syntroleum J.V.     October 22, 2008 McDonald's honors Smithfield with Sustainability Award     October 22, 2008 Wal-Mart announces sustainability efforts in China     October 22, 2008 JBS to challenge D.O.J. antitrust lawsuit     October 21, 2008 Togo's Eateries moves to all-natural chicken     October 21, 2008 Jimmy Dean introduces Breakfast Entrees     October 21, 2008 Hormel lowers fiscal year 2008 expectations     October 20, 2008 D.O.J. sues to halt JBS, National Beef deal     October 20, 2008 Long John Silver's introduces lower calorie menu     October 20, 2008 A.M.I. elects new officers, re-elects Patrick Boyle     October 17, 2008 Sara Lee introduces new deli meats     October 16, 2008 Tulare welcomes new beef, chicken processing plants     October 15, 2008 Credit crisis prods cattle prices: CBW EXCLUSIVE     October 14, 2008 Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals going national     October 14, 2008 New beef brand for Hispanics launches in L.A. area     October 13, 2008 Cargill income up 62% in quarter     October 13, 2008 Sanderson Farms denies Pilgrim's Pride rumor     October 10, 2008 Trans fats cut from entire Chick-fil-A menu     October 10, 2008 Maple Leaf still clearing plant of listeria     October 9, 2008 Burger King launching 'new-concept' Whopper Bar     October 8, 2008 Eight biogas plants being built by strategic alliance     October 7, 2008 Sarasin to lead Food Marketing Institute     October 6, 2008 Northern Beef Packers plant opening suffers rain delay     October 6, 2008 G.M.A. establishes C.F.O. Committee     October 6, 2008 Tyson, Syntroleum break ground at Dynamic Fuels site     October 6, 2008 Petit Jean Poultry plant set to close today     October 3, 2008 Burger King cutting trans fats     October 2, 2008 Coleman Natural introduces gourmet chicken meatballs     October 2, 2008 Jack in the Box Inc. promotes two top execs     October 1, 2008 Yum! Brands to post calorie info on menu boards     October 1, 2008 Gold'n Plump Poultry launches two new products     October 1, 2008 Well Done! David Theno won't stop believing the industry could be better - because his career made it better     October 1, 2008 Sooner success story Ralph's Packing Co. has evolved into a northern Oklahoma institution     October 1, 2008 Devoted to Cornish hens Tyson's first processing plant turns 50 - and churns out 1.3 million Cornish game hens a week     October 1, 2008 Pressing forward Bacon press technology addresses multiple processor requirements     October 1, 2008 Packaging/ processing Mother lode The 'Windy City' hosts Pack Expo/ Process Expo Nov. 9-13     October 1, 2008 Robotic evolution Developers of automated technology work to get past in-plant hurdles     October 1, 2008 Culinary input Chefs offer processors ideas for new-product development     October 1, 2008 Smith named c.e.o. of Kayem Foods, Inc.     September 30, 2008 Meat stocks plunge as Wall Street takes a dive     September 30, 2008 Pierre Foods files plan of reorganization     September 30, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride completes lender agreement     September 29, 2008 Smithfield 'on very sound financial footing'     September 29, 2008 Elsa Murano becomes Texas A&M president     September 29, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride warns of 'significant loss' in Q4     September 25, 2008 Smithfield to accept only U.S. hogs from suppliers     September 25, 2008 Terry Stokes to retire as C.E.O. of N.C.B.A.     September 25, 2008 JBS closer to completing acquisitions: CBW     September 24, 2008 Colorado's beef exports to reach record level in 2008     September 24, 2008 Sneak Peek: Dave Theno, in his own words     September 24, 2008 Workers at Farmland plant reach labor agreement     September 24, 2008 Hormel announces retirements     September 23, 2008 Maple Leaf poultry plant workers on strike     September 23, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride Arkansas plants cuts 100 more jobs     September 23, 2008 Tyson Foods j.v. in India names c.e.o.     September 22, 2008 Rastelli acquires herds from Native American Beef     September 22, 2008 Union threatens strike at Farmland's Iowa plant     September 22, 2008 Embattled Agriprocessors names new c.e.o.     September 19, 2008 Maple Leaf Foods Toronto plant resumes production     September 18, 2008 Clearly Canadian backs away from acquisitions     September 18, 2008 U.S. enters "net beef exporter" category     September 17, 2008 U.S. pork exports riding high in July     September 17, 2008 Cattlemen hit hard by Hurricane Ike     September 17, 2008 Bill Rupp leaving Cargill in 2009     September 17, 2008 High grain prices are likely here to stay: study     September 16, 2008 Triarc, Wendy's shareholders approve merger     September 15, 2008 Solae, Senomyx find source of soy's bitterness     September 15, 2008 CBW EXCLUSIVE: Former Hallmark/Westland plant to reopen as American Beef Packers     September 11, 2008 Coleman introduces Natural Bratwurst     September 11, 2008 Producers ask for delay on Tyson's 'double-brooding'     September 10, 2008 Sealed Air's Packforum opens in Atlanta     September 10, 2008 McDonald's comp sales rise 8.5% in August     September 9, 2008 Vitamin B12 may prevent brain shrinkage     September 9, 2008 Hormel value-added products evolve with company     September 5, 2008 Former Creekstone CEO predicts DNA-traced beef on horizon     September 4, 2008 Tyson Foods offers common stock, convertible notes     September 4, 2008 Cutout prices underscore recent meat export success     September 4, 2008 Supervalu launches new private-label line     September 3, 2008 Hurricane Gustav gives industry a break     September 3, 2008 International appeal One year after acquiring Swift & Co., JBS USA's Wesley Batista weighs in on its global strategy     September 1, 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 Making tracks Traceability technology is gaining traction, but company size still matters     September 1, 2008 Asian-influenced success Demand for Chinese meat products provides Vancouver-based processor with ample opportunities     September 1, 2008 Room for improvement In the wake of the produce industry's recent food-safety debacle, the onerousness on processors has perhaps never been more evident     September 1, 2008 Ready for retail AVA's Meat Depot is getting retailers 'all aboard'     September 1, 2008 Fast and furious Rapid tests are becoming faster and more specific in industry's quest to improve food safety     September 1, 2008 Modified approach MAP systems continue to evolve, and less packaging is the goal     September 1, 2008 Moody's places Tyson under review for downgrade     August 29, 2008 Smithfield C.E.O. addresses shareholders     August 28, 2008 Tyson recognized for R.T.E. beef product     August 28, 2008 CBW EXCLUSIVE: JBS looks to expand in Australia     August 27, 2008 Live hog costs lead to Smithfield Foods loss     August 26, 2008 Sanderson Farms sustains loss during third quarter     August 26, 2008 Butterball to cease slaughter at Colorado plant     August 26, 2008 Nolan Ryan's adds frozen burger patties to retail line-up     August 26, 2008 Commercial red meat production up 8% in July     August 25, 2008 Meat plant supervisor pleads guilty to immigration charges     August 22, 2008 Hormel Foods Q3 earnings pressured by input costs     August 21, 2008 P.P.I. shows biggest increase in 27 years     August 20, 2008 RMH 'goes national' with Milano Italian Grille entrées     August 20, 2008 Maple Leaf Foods expands product recall, closes plant     August 20, 2008 Cargill net climbs 55% in fiscal 2008     August 19, 2008 ConAgra Foods scores a 'first' in frozen meal trays     August 19, 2008 C.M.S. Waco plant wins O.S.H.A.'s 'Star' award     August 19, 2008 Quiznos details global expansion, taps new c.e.o.     August 19, 2008 Sysco, Dezina to offer online groceries, home delivery     August 17, 2008 Pork, beef export sales surge in first-half of '08     August 15, 2008 M&P EXCLUSIVE: Wesley Batista on JBS acquisitions in the U.S.     August 15, 2008 Consumers aided by new retail beef programs     August 14, 2008 Tyson's Jefferson plant reopens with fewer workers     August 13, 2008 SNEAK PEEK: Exclusive interview with CEO of JBS USA     August 13, 2008 U.S.D.A.: 2008 corn crop at 12,288 million bus     August 12, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride to idle two facilities     August 11, 2008 Jack in the Box introduces Breakfast Bowls     August 11, 2008 Hormel lowers outlook     August 8, 2008 McDonald's comp sales rise 8% in July     August 8, 2008 Sara Lee meat sales up for fourth quarter, year     August 7, 2008 Seaboard's earnings lower from volatile grain markets     August 7, 2008 Cagle's records loss due to high feed costs     August 6, 2008 J.O.Y. Foods, Pilgrim's Pride form j.v. for McDonald's     August 6, 2008 David Theno retiring from Jack in the Box     August 5, 2008 After losing Tyson contract, poultry plant closing     August 5, 2008 Good news causes meat and poultry stocks to jump     August 5, 2008 U.S. beef exports gain ground     August 4, 2008 McGovern named Catelli Brothers' retail sales manager     August 4, 2008 North Dakota Branded Beef plant to close     August 4, 2008 Advocating transparency Livestock-related industries must open doors     August 1, 2008 Hot commodity Weather and unprecedented demand for corn wreaks havoc on the industry     August 1, 2008 Immigration at issue With policy reform looming, processors have plenty at stake     August 1, 2008 Advancing ATP Gold'n Plump takes the next step     August 1, 2008 Wiping out waste NAMP conference focuses on benefits of lean manufacturing     August 1, 2008 Customized passion Catelli Brothers grows by diversifying and custom-cutting lamb and veal products for its customers     August 1, 2008 Maintenance dashboard Establishing meaningful benchmarks can make goals achievable     August 1, 2008 Lean transitions Applying the strategy in the age of mergers and acquisitions     August 1, 2008 Slumping dollar fuels U.S. pork exports     July 31, 2008 Premium Protein Products names Kevin Miller c.e.o.     July 31, 2008 Pork producers disappointed in C.R.P. decision     July 30, 2008 ConAgra creates Gilroy Foods & Flavors     July 30, 2008 Feed cost spike slams Pilgrim's Pride in third quarter     July 29, 2008 High feed costs hamper Tyson Foods' results     July 28, 2008 Kraft income up 4% in second quarter     July 28, 2008 Cargill Meat facilities earn environmental certification     July 25, 2008 Purac raises prices 15c to 25c per lb     July 25, 2008 Tyson plant to resume operations after water line break     July 24, 2008 Maple Leaf continues to face challenging markets     July 24, 2008 Marfrig acquires Pemmican brand from ConAgra     July 23, 2008 McDonald's returns to profit in quarter     July 23, 2008 Panera Bread net climbs 24% in second quarter     July 23, 2008 F.D.A. posts Q&A on cattle-origin materials     July 22, 2008 Simmons Foods completes acquisition     July 22, 2008 Maple Leaf Foods puts pork plant up for sale     July 22, 2008 Pork industry adopts 'Statement of Ethical Principals'     July 21, 2008 Canada invests $25 million in biofuels production     July 21, 2008 DeLauro: Recall rule doesn't fully protect consumers     July 18, 2008 MEAT&POULTRY launches 'E-Video on Demand'     July 18, 2008 Duck processor selling 802 acres in Racine, Wis.     July 18, 2008