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As with any outbreak, the Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak last summer and fall, which sickened 148 people in 28 states and killed 30 people, probably could have been prevented if Jensen Farms had maintained its facilities in accordance with existing FDA guidance.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is applauding the recent signing of the “Beyond The Border” initiative, a trade agreement between the US and Canada.

Sara Lee Corp. appointed Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American retail and foodservice business.

USDA has introduced a free online tool designed to help US producers of all sizes achieve Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), harmonized standards and certification.

Dairy processors have gained the support of the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste in the industry’s efforts to deregulate the federal milk marketing program.

Horizon Milling G.P., a partnership formed by Cargill and CHS, plans to construct a new flour mill in Guelph, Ontario.

Sluggishness expected through first and second quarters.

Crops still use the lion’s share of resources in the overall farm-to-fork process.

Pork processor uses software, hardware, sensor and GPS technologies to track and monitor pork products.

While the poultry industry has sustained some hard knocks, it will have to adapt to major changes in the future.