Today's News - November 13, 2008
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A nationalized ethanol industry in the U.S.?
The possibility of a nationalized ethanol industry increased this summer when corn prices reached $8 a barrel and some ethanol producers closed their plants, Rob Fisher, a feed grain analyst with International Agribusiness Group LLC, told listeners at the Grain Forecast and Economic Outlook Conference in Atlanta.
Pilgrim's names Snyder chief restructuring officer
Snyder will assist the company in capitalizing on cost reduction initiatives, developing restructuring plans and exploring opportunities to improve its long-term liquidity.
Tyson's fourth-quarter profits increase on beef, pork
Tyson Foods reported an increase in fourth-quarter profits, with increases in its beef and pork segments more than offsetting losses in its chicken and prepared-foods businesses.
Meat shares plunge after crop report
Shares of the nation's meat makers largely tumbled on Monday after a crop report predicting lower corn and soybean harvests and news that Tyson Foods Corp. lost $91 million in its chicken unit in the fourth quarter.
No drought predicted in U.S. grain belt for 2009
Good growing conditions in the U.S. Midwest would be good news for a poultry industry that has had its share of troubles in 2008, and this is what was heard from a long-range weather forecaster this week.
Tyson Food's shares continue to plunge
Shares of Tyson Foods Inc. continued to plunge Tuesday morning as analysts cut their estimates and said its debt levels may mean it has to negotiate a credit agreement in a tight credit environment.
Gold'n Plump settles worker religious discrimination lawsuits
Approximately 100 Somali Muslims who are current and former workers at Gold'n Plump Inc. will receive a total of $365,000 in a settlement of federal lawsuits alleging religious discrimination at the company's chicken processing plants in Cold Spring, Minn., and Arcadia, Wis.
Stellar to design, build Heinz processing facility
H.J. Heinz Company has partnered with Stellar to build its new frozen-food manufacturing facility in Florence, South Carolina.
Nield joins Big Dutchman board
Jim Nield, former owner and president of Diamond Systems, has joined the Big Dutchman board of directors.
New sales representative for Bettcher Industries
Bettcher Industries has announced the appointment of Keith Moffitt as sales representative for the company's eastern region. |
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Poultry industry must remain focused
Speaking at the International Poultry Event, held ahead of the opening of EuroTier 2008 on November 11, Richard Greubel, international president of Tyson Foods, explained that, in the longer term, demand for poultry products would keep rising, but that trade patterns would shift dramatically.
China's Yuhe plans hatchery expansion
The second-largest supplier of day-old chicks in China plans to be No. 1.
EuroTier 2008 achieves record figures
This year's event plays host to 1,764 exhibitors along with an additional 46 representative companies, beating the last record for the Hanover-based event by 15%.
Aviagen hosts Ross Asia Association meeting in Beijing
Aviagen personnel were joined by guest speakers to present on topics such as poultry health and disease challenges, feed, technical and environmental management issues, water quality, transportation challenges, broiler performance and processing. |
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George's Chicken, LLC, a leader in the food processing industry, has the following opportunity available at our Edinburg, Virginia Facility;
Plant Manager
The preferred candidate will have a minimum of four years Business Management Degree. Chicken processing (slaughter, further processing) experience is preferred. 8-10 years management experience to include: analyzing and interpretation of policies and procedures, people management, budget and forecasting, and SPC and TQM processes to improve results. Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel as required.
George's Chicken LLC offers an excellent salary and benefit package. Interested candidates should submit resumes to:
Alex McCallum at alex.mccallum@georgesinc.com
or mail to: George's Chicken, LLC, 19992 Senedo Road, Edinburg, VA 22824.
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