Ag in the News

02/11/2010

National and International

Processors eye Sioux City after Morrell announcement
The economic development director of Sioux City, Iowa is enjoying a surge of interest from a variety of businesses, including meat processors, that think they might like to expand in that area in the wake of the Morrell plant closing announcement. MORE!

Meatball company recalls pork mix due to allergen
Champ Meatball Co. in Whittier, Calif., is recalling about 750 pounds of frozen cured pork patty mix because it contains an undeclared allergen, wheat, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday. MORE!

Poultry seminar to examine ‘new era of enforcement’
Some in the poultry industry believe this is a new era of environmental enforcement, and so the 2010 Environmental Management Seminar — sponsored by the Poultry & Egg Institute of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association — will take a closer look at this trend. MORE!

California Pizza Kitchen launches small plates menu
Good news for indecisive California Pizza Kitchen diners: The chain now offers a menu of smaller dishes. Guests can combine a few of the new dishes to build a meal, or they can order one to complement an entrée. MORE!

Camel burger touted as healthy option in Dubai
A Dubai restaurant claims its latest menu creation, the Camel Burger, will appeal to patrons watching their cholesterol. MORE!