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In a bid to cut carbon emissions and create a more sustainable pork supply chain, Waitrose has announced the details of a grain sourcing initiative for its pig farmers. The multi million pound deal, the first of its kind in the UK, will mean that BQP/Dalehead Foods will source wheat and barley through the farmer-owned cooperative, Openfield, from within a 50 mile radius of the mill used to manufacture pig feed.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced 36 new ISO 14001 environmental certifications at the company's facilities in the U.S. and Europe.

One of the most notable features of this reserve is the exceptional purity of Iberian pig chosen for these hams. A certificate confirming the purity of the breed has been confirmed through DNA testing conducted by researchers at genetics department of at the University of Cordoba. Each ham comes with its own DNA certificate.

The Performing Nature Symposium was successfully held last week on the Greece island Crete, where Delacon gathered 250 people from more than 25 countries. In these two days 18 speakers held lectures on the following topics: Trends in animal production and nutrition, Immunity and Environment.

Maple Leaf Foods today announced the appointment of Stephen Graham to the new position of Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 11th, 2010.