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What would happen if China put itself on a diet?

by Jed Kim
Jun 21, 2016
The government's new diet guidelines call for cutting meat consumption in half.
Customers select pork at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province.
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Tyson cuts antibiotics in chickens, are hogs next?

by Dan Weissmann
Apr 28, 2015
Eliminating routine antibiotic use is most challenging in cattle
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Pilgrim eyes Hillshire as tasty morsel

by Sally Herships
May 27, 2014
Chicken-producer Pilgrim's Pride makes hostile takeover bid for Hillshire Brands.
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Chicken: The relatively cheaper meat

by Blake Farmer
May 5, 2014
With beef and pork prices rising, many restaurants push chicken dishes.
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As beef and pork prices rise, demand tastes like chicken

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 18, 2014
Why it's a great time to be a chicken farmer.
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Why it's hard to charge $40 for a pork chop

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 21, 2014
Pork prices have been high, but people still crave bacon.
Maialino executive chef Nick Anderer shows off a popular dish at his restaurant: Crispy Suckling Pig Face.
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A pork-filled deal between Smithfield and Shuanghui, but who wins?

by Mark Garrison
May 29, 2013
In what would be the largest Chinese takeover of an American company, Shuanghui proposes a $4.7 billion purchase of Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer.
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From BBQ ribs to pulled pork, which grill to buy?

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 23, 2013
Grill master Meathead Goldwyn share his tips on charcoal, gas, and how much to spend on a grill.
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Burger King moves to 'cage-free' eggs and pork

by Jeff Tyler
Apr 26, 2012
The fast-food giant will move away from tightly packed chickens and pigs within five years. Farmers and consumers will feel the impact.
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