Chipotle admits it staged Twitter account hack A spokesman said the bizarrre messages were part of a social media campaign. Shane O'Halloran July 25, 2013 A spokesman said the bizarrre messages were part of a social media campaign.Read More
American Meat Institute releases updated Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide The audit underwent a first major overhaul in 2010, and has been tweaked in 2012 and 2013. Shane O'Halloran July 25, 2013 The audit underwent a first major overhaul in 2010, and has been tweaked in 2012 and 2013.Read More
Committee on Foreign Investment to review Smithfield deal for a second time The secondary review is expected to last 45 days. Shane O'Halloran July 24, 2013 The secondary review is expected to last 45 days.Read More
Pepsi beats earnings expectations despite volume decrease CFO Hugh Johnston says the company's current product portfolio is working well. Shane O'Halloran July 24, 2013 CFO Hugh Johnston says the company's current product portfolio is working well despite a call from investor Nelson Peltz for PepsiCo to spin off its soft drink unit and purchase Mondalez.Read More
FDA issues draft guidance on laying hens with outdoor access The document will help producers comply with the egg safety rule and prevent Salmonella. Shane O'Halloran July 24, 2013 The document will help producers comply with the egg safety rule and prevent Salmonella.Read More
Egg producer Cal-Maine Foods settles antitrust claims Cal-Maine Foods will pay $28 million to settle claims it conspired to decrease the egg supply. Shane O'Halloran July 23, 2013 Cal-Maine Foods will pay $28 million to settle claims it conspired to decrease the egg supply.Read More
House leader Cantor vague on farm bill conference details Cantor says the reconciliation committee will not occur until after the House passes a food stamp bill. Shane O'Halloran July 23, 2013 Cantor says the reconciliation committee will not occur until after the House passes a food stamp bill.Read More
USPOULTRY releases environmental education program for egg and poultry producers The new program is designed to help producers evaluate environmental strategies for byproduct management. Shane O'Halloran July 22, 2013 The new program is designed to help producers evaluate environmental strategies for byproduct management.Read More
FDA to evaluate Salmonella risk in tree nuts The results of the assessment will be used in formulating public policy going forward. Shane O'Halloran July 19, 2013 The results of the assessment will be used in formulating public policy going forward.Read More
Activist investor wants PepsiCo to buy Mondalez Nelson Peltz says PepsiCo should spin off its underperforming beverage unit. Shane O'Halloran July 18, 2013 Nelson Peltz says PepsiCo should spin off its underperforming beverage unit.Read More