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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 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 Label conscious Product labeling reflects changes in marketing claims and more     July 1, 2008 The evolving patty More consumers are demanding burgers that look home-made, and processors and technology providers are answering the call     July 1, 2008 Office culture cuisine Hormel surveys the workplace and comes up with a new line of products     June 20, 2008 Kraft, Heinz among leaders in brand survey     June 19, 2008 Consumers eating more 'better-for-you' foods     June 16, 2008 Food recalls leave bad taste in Americans' mouths     June 9, 2008 'Green' menu items have potential for success     June 6, 2008 The 'green' sell Processors are realizing the benefits of sustainable packaging     June 1, 2008 Burgers stay strong as American favorite     May 29, 2008 Commercial red meat production soars to high in April     May 27, 2008 Technomic lowers food service growth forecast     May 19, 2008 Year-round grilling on the rise     May 15, 2008 C.P.I. for food and beverages jumps 0.9% in April     May 14, 2008 Plans set for 2008 beef summer grilling program     May 6, 2008 Labeling conference tackles emerging trends     April 30, 2008 Excuses, excuses? A new book criticizes the industry for its animal-handling but earns the wrath of vegetarians     April 29, 2008 Animal research center hot on the trail of E. coli O157:H7     April 25, 2008 "The worst time" Don't expect food prices to drop any time soon     April 22, 2008 Meat without manure It's closer to reality than you think     April 22, 2008 Top 10 trends in functional foods     April 18, 2008 U.S. pork exports keep breaking records     April 16, 2008 Study shows 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians     April 16, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride also cutting production     April 14, 2008 U.S. pork, beef exports post solid gains     April 11, 2008 Leaning on employees Listening to workers to eliminate waste     April 10, 2008 Consumers changing meal strategies     April 9, 2008 Food price hikes linked to expanding ethanol sector     April 7, 2008 Still a long way to go A new Rutgers study shows that young adults still don't use good food-safe sense     April 4, 2008 Anticipating the aftermath In the wake of the biggest-ever recall, more rigorous inspection is the first step in a protracted response     April 1, 2008 The challenges of leadership Reviewing the role of trade associations in the wake of Hallmark/Westland     April 1, 2008 Where the buffalo roam A growing bison herd and consumer demand bode bode well for the future of a niche industry     April 1, 2008 Learning lessons European perspectives shed light on potential equipment trends in the U.S.     April 1, 2008 Opportunities knock The door-to-door approach to meat sales struggles to survive     April 1, 2008 Hamming it up Ham sales are on the rise     April 1, 2008 Instituting breed claims Addressing questions about breed claims, product recalls, overtime charges and more     April 1, 2008 Shoo, flies! Prevention pays when addressing pest threats     April 1, 2008 Phosphate options Improvements to co-extruded sausage production focus on phosphate solutions     April 1, 2008 Managing food-vs.-fuel While the Bush administration is optimistic about ethanol's future, critics chafe     April 1, 2008 Ripple effects     April 1, 2008 The Hillary Clinton of the freezer aisle     March 28, 2008 Private-label sales up $5.4 billion in 2007     March 26, 2008 Inflation has less affect on high-calorie food purchases     March 21, 2008 Frozen foods represent 12% of food, beverage sales     March 21, 2008 Men eat more meat: survey     March 20, 2008 Americans rapidly increasing green consumption     March 19, 2008 Consumers going to the store less often     March 19, 2008 C.P.I. for food, beverages climbs 0.4% in February     March 14, 2008 Looking for speed… … and quality and price, all at the same time. The new "Power of Meat" study indicates consumers want it all now     March 14, 2008 Food industry mergers, acquisitions strong in 2007     March 11, 2008 Economy impacts where consumers eat, shop     March 11, 2008 Small Business Confidence Index drops in 4th quarter     March 7, 2008 FAPRI: Commodity prices to remain 'historically high'     March 6, 2008 Current trends favor retail vs. foodservice food sales     March 5, 2008 Global snack foods market to hit $278.7 billion by 2010     March 4, 2008 Scaling Back Processors grapple with overcapacity in the face of today’s shrinking cattle population     March 1, 2008 Sustaining efforts Environment-conscious processors are seeing GREEN     March 1, 2008 Local appeal Proximity pays off for a growing number of processors     March 1, 2008 Process control Successful HACCP programs depend on effective quality systems     March 1, 2008 Passing up automation Koch's Turkey Farm relies on local appeal and hand-cut quality for success     March 1, 2008 Shelf life assurance Active packaging pushes the envelope     March 1, 2008 McGreat expectations Only a select number of processors can claim the distinction of being McDonald's suppliers     March 1, 2008 Reality check     March 1, 2008 Consumer confidence continues losing ground     February 27, 2008 C.P.I. for food and beverages up 0.7% in January     February 21, 2008 In a disaster's aftermath Everyone agrees: the animal abuse filmed at a California plant is appalling. The question is: Now what?     February 15, 2008 U.S. pork exports soar in 2007 while beef rebounds     February 15, 2008 Meat companies placing global emphasis     February 14, 2008 Tomorrow's menus will be more globally diverse     February 13, 2008 More competition, economy pressure beef industry     February 6, 2008 Mythbusting The science of meat consumption and human health     February 1, 2008 Sausage drivers Taking a glimpse at the consumer and flavor trends behind today's offerings     February 1, 2008 Avoiding culture clash Managing diversity in the workplace translates to the bottom line     February 1, 2008 On the cutting edge Chicago Meat Authority depends on the expert craftsmanship of its portioners, cutters and trimmers to keep the company moving forward     February 1, 2008 Top-down success Supervisors are the key to sustaining Lean     February 1, 2008 Batters and breadings evolve Health-conscious consumers put the crunch on product developers     February 1, 2008 Hardee's puts smoked sausage on its breakfast menu     January 22, 2008 More fresh, less enhanced The National Meat Case Study produces surprises     January 18, 2008 C.P.I. for food, beverages flat in Dec., up 4.8% in '07     January 16, 2008 Tension between scientific advances, human values     January 15, 2008 Consumers considering sustainability     January 8, 2008