All news articles for August 2019

USDA awards $1.7m to fight African Swine Fever

USDA awards $1.7m to fight African Swine Fever

By Aidan Fortune

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated a $1.7m grant to the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to aid dialogue between the US and Asia to help tackle African Swine Fever (ASF).

Campbell Soup appoints new CFO

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Former Chobani exec takes over as Campbell Soup CFO

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Campbell Soup Company has appointed Mick Beekhuizen as its new chief financial officer and senior vice president leading the company's finance division, including tax, treasury, audit, investor relations, external development, corporate financial...

USDA to investigate beef sector following Tyson plant fire

USDA to investigate beef sector following Tyson plant fire

By Aidan Fortune

The US beef sector is set to be placed under scrutiny for price manipulation, with the Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue ordering an investigation following a fire at Tyson’s Holcomb plant in Kansas.

A year in food: Survey reveals millennials' eating and spending habits

A year in food: Survey reveals millennials' eating and spending habits

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Each year, millennials spend about $2,242 at the grocery store and $1,672 dining out adding up to around 1,140 hours devoted to food (time spent meal-prepping, cooking, and eating out), a survey of 2,000 millennial consumers commissioned by plant-based...

US-Japan trade deal praised by meat industry

US-Japan trade deal praised by meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

The US meat industry has warmly welcomed a trade agreement between its government and Japan which it believes will “level the playing field” against international competitors.

Cargill expands poultry project

Cargill expands poultry project

By Aidan Fortune

Processor Cargill and Heifer International have expanded their Hatching Hope Global Initiative into Mexico.

Scientists create water-based butter spread

Scientists create butter-like spread with 80% water

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Cornell University food scientists have created a low-calorie butter-like spread that consists of 80% water and minuscule drops of vegetable oil and milk fat, mimicking the look and texture of dairy butter without the use of artificial stabilizers.

Valley Oaks Steak Company to shut down

Valley Oaks Steak Company to shut down

By Aidan Fortune

US beef processor Valley Oaks Steak Company has announced that it is to cease production citing severe backlash against expansion plans.

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