Attitudes: Producers

IRI Report Sheds Light on Private Label Growth
CHICAGO - Market research firm Information Resources, Inc. last week published a new report to serve as a guidebook for retailers looking to boost the performance of their private label offerings.
U.S. Pork Impressing Consumers Abroad
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Consumers across the globe are gaining positive experiences with U.S. pork in view of U.S. pork posting 14 straight years of record-breaking exports through 2005, followed by increased volume exports in the first half of 2006, according to the National Pork Board (NPB) here.

Turkey Industry Reaches Out to Lawmakers on Farm Bill Goals

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Turkey Federation (NTF) here made sure that legislators heard the industry's desires in the writing of the next Farm Bill, by participating in two separate hearings about the bill.
Turkey Industry Reaches Out to Lawmakers on Farm Bill Goals

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Turkey Federation (NTF) here made sure that legislators heard the industry's desires in the writing of the next Farm Bill, by participating in two separate hearings about the bill.
PMA Challenges 'Today' Show Produce Safety Report

NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) here is vigorously challenging information presented yesterday by NBC nutritionist Joy Bauer on the 'Today' show.
United, University of Georgia Partner for Produce Food Safety Workshop

WASHINGTON -- The United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association (United) and the University of Georgia (UGA) Food Science Extension Outreach Program are partnering once again to co-host a fresh produce industry food safety workshop.
Fair Trade Organizations to Convene, Promote the Movement

WASHINGTON -- A coalition of major fair trade organizations will hold a Fair Trade Conference Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the Holiday Inn ChicagoMart Plaza, to publicize the growing Fair Trade movement in North America.
Two Unions Bolt AFL-CIO; Fate of UFCW's Affiliation Uncertain

CHICAGO -- Two major unions representing 3.2 million workers defected from the AFL-CIO yesterday, dealing a severe blow to the 13 million-member labor organization that is holding its annual convention here this week.
Supreme Court Rules Beef Checkoff Constitutional

DENVER -- In a long-anticipated decision for the nation's beef industry, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Beef Checkoff Program is constitutional, thus allowing the program's demand-building efforts to continue.
Senate Passes Specialty Crop Legislation

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate passed the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Act, which now goes to President Bush for signature into law.

IRI Report Sheds Light on Private Label Growth

U.S. Pork Impressing Consumers Abroad

Turkey Industry Reaches Out to Lawmakers on Farm Bill Goals

Turkey Industry Reaches Out to Lawmakers on Farm Bill Goals

PMA Challenges 'Today' Show Produce Safety Report

United, University of Georgia Partner for Produce Food Safety Workshop

Fair Trade Organizations to Convene, Promote the Movement

Two Unions Bolt AFL-CIO; Fate of UFCW's Affiliation Uncertain

Supreme Court Rules Beef Checkoff Constitutional

Senate Passes Specialty Crop Legislation