Published: Aug 09, 2012

The Rhode Island Department of Health has warned Target customers not to eat certain deli salad items under the Market Pantry and Archer Farms brand names, as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Health department officials Tuesday were all over the maximum security Arkansas prison now known simply as the "Tucker Unit" as almost half its inmates are down with mystery gastrointestinal illnesses.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

The St. Patrick Irish picnic in McEwen, Tennessee has taken place predictably on the last Saturday of July for over 150 years.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Would allowing frozen vegetables in a school nutrition program be the first step in a slippery slope towards substituting Tater Tots for actual vegetables? That's the fear in Congress as House Republicans push for changing the program.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working with fishermen in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to develop mussel aquaculture.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Operating income and net sales for Seaboard Corp.’s Pork Segment declined in the second quarter ended June 30, 2012.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Global comparable sales at McDonald’s Corp. were flat in July.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Morgan Stanley downgraded Smithfield Foods to underweight based on margin pressure concerns. As a result, the company’s shares declined 3 percent to $17.82 Aug. 7, according to news reports.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Sean Reid has been named chief customer officer of The Hillshire Brands Co., effective Aug. 20.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Aug. 8 that the USDA will spend nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance toward assistance for crop and livestock producers in 19 drought-stricken states.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Global Green, Inc. has initiated an advanced trial of a vaccine designed to protect against Salmonella. The study will determine how long a chicken can be protected against Salmonella after it begins laying eggs, according to the company.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Dave's Killer Bread, an American brand of organic whole-grain breads and rolls, has announced a major expansion to the South California market.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

US-based restaurant chain Carl’s Jr has introduced Charbroiled Chicken and Steak Torta Sandwiches, a new addition to its Green Burrito menu of delicious Mexican cuisine.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Ken's Foods, a privately held food company based in Massachusetts, US, plans to initiate a project to boost the production of its products.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Cedarlane Natural Foods has introduced a new line of CedarLEAN lunch entrées. The new products feature all-natural ingredients and a balance of nutritional attributes, the company said.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Just like most of this year's growing season, this fall's corn and soybean harvest isn't going to be easy.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Midwest rain has the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets leaning lower Wednesday.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that they should not eat certain foods from the Market Pantry and Archer Farms Deli Salad lines.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Menno Beachy of Cresco, Iowa, is recalling one pint containers of Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

Published: Aug 08, 2012

Suppliers of chia in Latin America are working together to establish a regional organization to provide a safe and transparent framework in which to further develop the chia business.