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Tyson Tells Investors New Product Innovation is Key
Tyson Foods Inc. unveiled plans to introduce new products in 2013 as a significant part of its growth strategy. Tyson president and CEO Donnie Smith told attendees at the BMO Capital Markets 2013 Farm to Market Conference that the company... (Continue reading)
Applegate reduces packaging around its bacon
Written on 15 May, 2013 at 5:56 in Swine News | Comments
Applegate Organic & Natural Meats announced it has reduced the amount of plastic in its bacon packaging by 37 percent, due to reduced packaging size and packaging weight.... (Continue reading)
Pork Board, Kraft launch Spanish-language promotion
Written on 15 May, 2013 at 5:55 in Swine News | Comments
The National Pork Board and Kraft have partnered on their first joint Spanish-language promotion with the online cooking contest, “Acompanalo a Tu Gusto” (Accompany It To Your Liking). Contestants are asked to submit recipes of side dishes using at least one... (Continue reading)
Hormel releases 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report
Written on 15 May, 2013 at 5:52 in Swine News | Comments
Hormel Foods has released its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report outlining the company’s progress toward its 2020 environmental goals, sodium reduction and other metrics. It is the company’s sixth full report, which includes information on the company’s second set of environmental goals that span... (Continue reading)
Hillshire Brands looking for acquisitions, brand extensions
Written on 15 May, 2013 at 5:48 in Featured Ohio Swine News, Featured Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Sitting on $400 million in cash and its spinoff from Sara Lee behind it, Hillshire Brands is looking to grow its business by acquiring complementary brands and extending its own iconic brands into adjacencies like it did with its Jimmy... (Continue reading)
Ram Truck Brand Awards Scholarship Funding To FFA Members
As part of a long-standing partnership with the National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA), the Ram Truck brand is funding nearly 80 scholarships to FFA members across the country. The Ram Truck brand has awarded approximately $600,000 in scholarships... (Continue reading)
Gestation stall ban bill moves forward in New Jersey
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 6:05 in Swine News | Comments
The New Jersey Senate on Monday approved a bill already passed by the state Assembly that would ban the use of gestation stalls to house sows. The National Pork Producers Council urged New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to veto legislation,... (Continue reading)
Pork Checkoff Creates Research Synergy
America’s pork producers invest millions of dollars through their Pork Checkoff each year, but these dollars don’t work alone. For every dollar of Checkoff investment, nearly two additional dollars are drawn from outside sources to help find solutions to challenges... (Continue reading)
Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 5:59 in Swine News | Comments
USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry. It can be tricky to predict the future, especially when this future includes factors of weather and world economies. By using specific assumptions, the USDA has developed a “conditional scenario” of the... (Continue reading)
National Sow Housing Conversion Project
There is substantial pressure for Canadian producers to convert to group sow housing systems. This is a daunting task for many, and due to the cost involved, it is imperative that those who are making the change do so based... (Continue reading)
Oscar Mayer launches first bacon hot dog
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 5:55 in Featured Iowa Swine News, Featured Minnesota Swine News, Swine News | Comments
Kraft Foods’ Oscar Mayer brand announced five new hot dog innovations, including the Bacon Dog, which it said is the first of its kind. Available in June, the Bacon Dog is made with Oscar Mayer hardwood-smoked bacon. “We know Americans... (Continue reading)
1st Qtr: Land O’Lakes’ Sales Up 8%, Net Earnings Down 15%
Written on 14 May, 2013 at 5:52 in Swine News | Comments
To view complete report, click here. Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced first quarter financial results, reporting quarterly net sales of $4.2 billion and net earnings of $72 million. Sales were up 8 percent from the same period last year. Company... (Continue reading)
40th annual Ontario Pork Congress a pork celebration – and an education
Canada’s largest pig show is returning in grand fashion, as the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) celebrates its 40th year. Organizers are planning this latest edition of the OPC to be a celebration of pork, as well as an education for... (Continue reading)
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