Ag in the News

04/19/2010

National and International

Outlook for chicken industry just keeps getting better
Growing demand, restrained production, healthy prices and well-behaved feed costs are setting the stage for a substantial rebound in chicken margins, analysts who attended a recent industry conference said. MORE!

Undeclared allergen prompts 140,000-pound meat recall
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Westlake Food Corporation is recalling some 140,000 pounds of fully cooked assorted meat products because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat starch, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday. Wheat is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. MORE!

JBS secures chunk of EU beef export business
JBS S.A. will get the largest share of the Argentine quota to export beef to the European Union at a special tariff rate, Bloomberg reported. MORE!

Johnny Rockets spices up menu
Diner-style burger chain Johnny Rockets has added a new burger featuring jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, spicy sauce, lettuce and tomato to a new menu being rolled out by the Lake Forest, Calif.-based company, Nation's Restaurant News reported. MORE!

Recall readiness: Tips for creating a successful recall plan
(This is the third in a series of articles about preparing for and responding to food liability situations, such as recalls.) MORE!