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  • Artivist Film Festival - Hollywood Edition Unveils 2011 Film Line-up Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:30AMLOS ANGELES -- The Artivist Film Festival, a unique showcase of films exploring socially active themes, has selected its 2011 features and short film line-up for the festival's eighth annual Hollywood edition, to be held August 18-20 at the historic Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard.
  • Venkys to undertake Rs 107 cr expansion plan Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:04AMVenkys India Ltd, a leading producer of poultry products in the country, has decided to undertake expansion-cum-modernisation programme at an estimated cost of Rs 107 crore to augment poultry, poultry produce and animal health products' capacities.
  • Soccer: Blackburn Rovers plans academy in India Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:26AMThe Indian owners of English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers say they are planning to start a club and feeder academy in the western Indian city of Pune."We are getting an academy and a stadium in Pune," the Pune-based poultry...
  • Blackburn Rovers plans club, academy in Pune Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:20AMNEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian owners of English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers say they are planning to start a club and feeder academy in the western Indian city of Pune.
  • Allen failure bad news for Delmarva Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:42AMHundreds of volunteers packed boxes of food for the needy, provided by Mountaire, last year at Thanksgiving. The poultry company is buying the assets of Allen Family Foods, which declared bankruptcy, and plans to expand its operations in Selbyville.
  • Mountaire awaits court decisions Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:49PMMountaire Farms of Delmarva in Selbyville is home to a processing plant, as well as nearby hatcheries and feedmills. Mountaire Farms Inc. is in the process of expanding its reach by attempting to acquire most of the assets of its bankrupt former competitor, Allen Family Foods.
  • Indian multinationals double overseas investments Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:25AMCentral bank says the rise reflects regulatory liberalization that allows leading Indian companies to globalize
  • Japfa's bond rating raised to idA Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:27PMJAKARTA: A credit rating agency Pefindo raised the ratings of PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk and the company's bond I/2007 to "idA" from "idA-". The outlook of the company's rating is "stable". The upgrade is driven by the ability of the company to improve its cash flow protection measures and better capital structure, said Rachmadi Kurniawan and Doni Kuswantoro, analysts at PT Pemeringkat Efek ...
  • Mountaire awaits court decisions Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 4:10AMMountaire Farms of Delmarva in Selbyville is home to a processing plant, as well as nearby hatcheries and feedmills. Mountaire Farms Inc. is in the process of expanding its reach by attempting to acquire most of the assets of its bankrupt former competitor, Allen Family Foods.
  • Mountaire to Expand in Delaware, Seeks Allen Family Acquisition Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:54AMThe Delaware subsidiary of one of Arkansas' largest private companies is planning to expand and aims to buy the assets of a competitor that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday morning.
  • Allen seeks bankruptcy protection, plans to sell Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:34AMSEAFORD, DEL. Allen Family Foods Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, with plans calling for the sale of most of its assets to another company with oprations on Delmarva.
  • Allen Family Foods files for bankruptcy Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:34AMThe four-generation, 92-year-old Allen Family Foods Inc. announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday, saying it plans to sell nearly all its assets to a new affiliate of Mountaire Farms of Delaware Inc. -- then close its three-state operations.
  • Allen Family Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 2:24AMAllen Family Foods announced today it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell most of its assets to an affiliate of Mountaire Farms of Delaware.
  • Ohio Health Officials Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:51PMState health officials say a Salmonella outbreak has now spread to 8 counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Medina, Franklin, Wood, Hamilton, Jefferson and Licking.
  • Health Officials Investigating Ohio Salmonella Outbreak Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:51PMState health officials say a Salmonella outbreak has now spread to 8 counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Medina, Franklin, Wood, Hamilton, Jefferson and Licking.
  • State, feds investigating multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to chicks, ducklings raised in Ohio Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:37PMA salmonella outbreak that's sickened eight Ohioans and at least 18 people in 12 other stateshas been linked to chicks and ducklings raised by an Ohio hatchery.Ohio Department of Health of
  • Aviagen secure against disease outbreaks Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:32AMPoultry breeding and genetics company Aviagen has attained compartment status for all its facilities, securing their ability to continue to export if avian diseases break out in the UK.
  • Legal Scholar Reveals Egg Cartons Not Accurate In Reporting Animal Welfare Claims Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 5:32AMIf you think that you're using humanely produced eggs for your omelets or deviled eggs, think again. Egg companies recognize that most Americans care about the welfare of farmed animals and many market their eggs with labels claiming the hens were treated well. But a Rutgers-Camden law professor warns that many of the animal welfare claims on egg cartons aren't all that they're cracked up to be...
  • Egg Cartons Not Accurate In Reporting Animal Welfare Claims Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 10:20PMRutgers-Camden legal scholar notes problems If you think that you're using humanely produced eggs for your omelets or deviled eggs, think again. Egg companies recognize that most Americans care about the welfare of farmed animals and many market their eggs with labels claiming the hens were treated well. But a Rutgers–Camden law professor warns that many of the animal welfare claims on egg ...
  • Egg cartons not accurate in reporting animal welfare claims, expert argues Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 6:26PMIf you think that you're using humanely produced eggs for your omelets or deviled eggs, think again. Egg companies recognize that most Americans care about the welfare of farmed animals and many market their eggs with labels claiming the hens were treated well. But a law professor warns that many of the animal welfare claims on egg cartons aren't all that they're cracked up to be.
  • Chicks and ducklings linked to multistate Salmonella outbreak Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:11PMMay 31, 2011 (CIDRAP News) – Federal officials and state public health partners are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 25 people and is linked to contact with live chicks and ducklings sold by a national farm store chain.
  • Egg cartons not accurate in reporting animal welfare claims Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 11:14AMIf you think that you're using humanely produced eggs for your omelets or deviled eggs, think again. Egg companies recognize that most Americans care about the welfare of farmed animals and many market their eggs with labels claiming the hens were treated well. But a Rutgers–Camden law professor warns that many of the animal welfare claims on egg cartons aren't all that they're cracked up to be.
  • World Health Energy Holdings, Inc. Reaches Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Venture to Develop Algae Biodiesel ... Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:45AMJoint Venture Agreement With Serial Business Founder, David J. Lobo, of Deejay Coconut Farm PVT
  • Film reveals industry practices - Wed, 25 May 2011 PST Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:30AMMercy for Animals, a national animal rights group, is bringing a disturbing film to Spokane today. “Farm to Fridge” is a 12-minute film showing footage of cruelty to animals at factory farms, hatcheries and slaughterhouses. Mercy For Animals will park a truck modified with 80-inch video screens at North Post Street and West Main Avenue to show the film twice today: 11 a.m. to noon, and 8:30 to 9 ...
  • Jim Perdue tours Accomac processing plant Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 11:03AMPerdue Farms in Accomac held a Community Relations Luncheon recently to celebrate 40 years in the local community.
  • George's Inc. sued over its Tyson Foods complex buy Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 11:35PMHARRISONBURG -- George's Inc.'s March acquisition of Tyson Foods' Harrisonburg complex was illegal and detrimental to chicken farmers, according to an antitrust lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court.
  • Self-sufficiency in livestock by 2016 Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 2:48PMThe Livestock and Rural Community Development Ministry will enhance the livestock production in the country to achieve self-sufficiency in livestock products by 2016, Livestock and Rural Community Development Ministry Secretary A H Gamage said.
  • ISA hen distribution to be streamlined Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 9:16AMThe Dutch-based genetics company presently uses two distributors for its ISA range of birds . Tom Barron Independent Hatcheries distributes the ISA Brown, the ISA Warren and the Shaver Brown, while Joice and Hill hatches and supplies day-old Bovans Browns.
  • 'Technology has to be flexible and adaptable' Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 3:14AMBANGALORE, INDIA: Even though the US is its largest market, Intelligroup is now turning its focus on India to implement enterprises solutions across various large-scale as well as small and medium businesses (SMBs).
  • Malaysians’ chicken habits change as poultry prices jump Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 7:22PMKUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A few months ago Ahmad bin Azizan, 41, increased the price of his famous nasi kukus ayam dara from RM5 to RM5.50 and 30 per cent of his customers instantly disappeared. The owner of the Nasi Kukus Sri Tradisi stalls across the Klang Valley eventually regained the customers he lost from his price hike (“they understood why ...
  • OJSC Cherkizovo Grp - Launch of 2nd line of poultry breeding facility Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 2:02AMOJSC Cherkizovo Grp - Launch of 2nd line of poultry breeding facility
  • Bill would ban filming of Minn. farming operations Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 12:45PMImage from the Humane Society investigation at the Willmar Poultry Company turkey hatchery.
  • Bill would ban undercover farm video Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 12:39PMImage from the Humane Society investigation at the Willmar Poultry Company turkey hatchery.
  • Kiotech International UK Regulatory Announcement: Final Results Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 1:13AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KIOTECH INTERNATIONAL PLC (AIM: KIO) (“Kiotech” or “the Company”) Unaudited preliminary announcement of results for the year ended 31 December 2010 Kiotech International plc, the international supplier of natural high performance feed additives to enhance growth, health and sustainability in agriculture and aquaculture, is pleased to announce its preliminary results for ...
  • Poultry hatchery destroyed Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 3:42PM200,000 eggs have been destroyed as fire swept through the incubation shed at a south of Auckland poultry farm.
  • Chicken hatchery destroyed Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 2:37PM10 April 2011 A fire at a chicken hatchery south of Auckland has destroyed 200,000 fertilised eggs at Bromley Park Hatcheries.
  • Chicken hatchery destroyed Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 1:42PMA fire at a chicken hatchery south of Auckland has destroyed 200,000 fertilised eggs at Bromley Park Hatcheries.
  • Venky's enters alliance with Akon's Hitlab Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 8:27AMBengaluru, Apr 5 : Just weeks before celebrated Senegalese-American singer, songwriter and producer, Akon puts up an electrifying performance in Gurgaon and Bengaluru, Hitlab Inc. announced the launch of Hitlab.com in India on Tuesday.
  • Manitoba turkey farm quarantined after bird flu found Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 12:34AMThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating an outbreak of avian flu on a turkey farm north of Winnipeg.
  • Ag industry, lawmakers try to limit secret videos Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:45AMDES MOINES, Iowa — Angered by repeated releases of secretly filmed videos claiming to show the mistreatment of farm animals, Iowa's agriculture industry is pushing legislation that would make it illegal for animal rights activists to produce
  • Iowa agriculture committees approve bill that would limit animal groups' undercover investigations Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 10:04PMDES MOINES, Iowa — Angered by repeated releases of secretly filmed videos claiming to show the mistreatment of farm animals, Iowa's agriculture industry is pushing legislation that would make it illegal for animal rights activists to produce and distribute such...
  • The business of trout Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 3:45PMRod Boam Rick Dunn pulling an eight pound trout ut of a sedation bath before checking the egg production ability of what they called a hen. Dunn is an employee of Clear Springs.
  • Ag industry, Iowa lawmakers try to limit undercover videos, say effort doesn't protect animals Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 2:23PMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Angered by repeated releases of secretly filmed videos claiming to show the mistreatment of farm animals, Iowa's agriculture industry is pushing legislation that would make it illegal for animal rights activists to produce and distribute such images.
  • Agribusiness, lawmakers attack secret videos of animal cruelty Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 10:24AMDES MOINES, Iowa — Angered by repeated releases of secretly filmed videos purportedly showing mistreatment of farm animals, Iowa's agriculture industry is pushing legislation that would make it illegal for animal-rights activists to produce and distribute such images.
  • Agriculture Industry Pushes To Make Undercover Filming Of Farm Animal Abuse Illegal Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 2:19PMDES MOINES, Iowa -- Angered by repeated releases of secretly filmed videos claiming to show the mistreatment of farm animals, Iowa's agriculture industry is pushing legislation that would make it illegal for animal rights activists to produce and distribute such images.
  • Ag Industry Trying To Limit Secret Videos Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 9:15AMIowa's agriculture industry is pushing legislation to make it illegal for animal rights activists to produce and distribute videos claiming to show animal mistreatment.
  • OJSC Cherkizovo Grp - Cherkizovo launches poultry breeding facility Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 2:02AMOJSC Cherkizovo Grp - Cherkizovo launches poultry breeding facility
  • SDIX Method for Salmonella Enteritidis Detection Receives Interim NPIP Approval Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 7:41AMNEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SDIX™ (NASDAQ: SDIX), a leading supplier of rapid detection solutions to the $1 billion food pathogen testing market, today announced that its RapidChek® SELECT™ Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) test system has been granted interim National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) approval by the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Poultry Health, for use in detecting the presence ...
  • SDIX Method for Salmonella Enteritidis Detection Receives Interim NPIP Approval Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 7:30AMSDIX™ , a leading supplier of rapid detection solutions to the $1 billion food pathogen testing market, today announced that its RapidChek® SELECT™ Salmonella Enteritidis test system has been granted interim National Poultry Improvement Plan approval by the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Poultry Health, for use in detecting the presence of SE in poultry environments.
  • SAP B1 For Poultry, Livestock Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 3:04AMPoultry360 is a configurable solution that enables organizations to solve complex business challenges make informed decisions and provides a 360 degree view of their operations