Court allows lean, finely textured beef defamation lawsuit Jeremy Gerrard May 27, 2014 The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled last week to allow the Beef Products, Inc’s (BPI) lawsuit against the American Broadcasting Network (ABC) for its news coverage of the company’s lean, finely textured beef product. Read More
TECH FLASH Rabobank's Q1 beef report predicts continued strong global demand The growing Chinese market will bolster the trend. Shane O'Halloran April 10, 2014 The growing Chinese market will bolster the trend.Read More
Fire, ammonia leak shut down Cargill beef plant Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant. Shane O'Halloran February 7, 2014 Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.Read More
McDonald's announces sustainable beef initiative No standards for sustainable beef have been defined, but an organization has been established to do so. Shane O'Halloran January 14, 2014 The fast food giant will begin to source sustainable beef in 2016.Read More
Cargill to label finely textured beef The product consists of scraps of higher-quality cuts treated with citric acid to eliminate bacteria Shane O'Halloran November 7, 2013 The company will make the changes in time for the 2014 grilling season. Read More
Beef bandits plead guilty in attempted Tyson theft Two men say they attempted to steal beef valued at $87,500 from a Tyson plant in Kansas. Shane O'Halloran November 6, 2013 Two men say they attempted to steal beef valued at $87,500 from a Tyson plant in Kansas. Read More
USDA eases bovine spongiform encephalopathy import regulations The changes bring the US into line with international standards, but they've drawn criticism from some. Shane O'Halloran November 4, 2013 The changes bring the US into line with international standards, but they've drawn criticism from some.Read More
Recalled beef distributed to Idaho schools The product was delivered to 86 schools, but no problems have been reported. Shane O'Halloran September 10, 2013 The product was recalled because it contained small pieces of plastic.Read More
Tyson to stop buying Zilmax-fed cattle The meat processor is concerned the supplement may be causing cows to become lame. Shane O'Halloran August 12, 2013 The meat processor is concerned the supplement may be causing cows to become lame.Read More
Lean finely textured beef defamation lawsuit kicked back to state court A South Dakota beef processor is seeking damages for media coverage of lean finely textured beef. Shane O'Halloran June 13, 2013 A South Dakota beef processor is seeking damages for media coverage of lean finely textured beef.Read More