House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told the House Republican Conference this week that he expects the chamber to work on a short-term extension of government spending until a full FY2024 funding bill can be agreed upon.

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ALDI to make major supermarket acquisition

On August 18, 2023, in Retail News, by David Elrod

ALDI, a German supermarket chain, has agreed to acquire hundreds of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets stores across the southeastern U.S.

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The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council this week at the National Safety Conference announced that 170 chicken and turkey facilities were recognized for exceptional safety performance.

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Perdue Farms on Wednesday announced the release of its FY2023 Company Stewardship Report, highlighting the company’s strides in environmental sustainability, animal care, and community impact.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week denied 26 requests from small refineries for relief from ethanol blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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Tyson Foods recently announced that it plans to invest approximately $70 million in its Hope, Arkansas broiler hatchery. The company also announced the opening of an employee child care facility near its Humboldt, Tennessee processing facility.

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Perdue Farms this week announced the retirement of Randy Day as Chief Executive Officer. Kevin McAdams will succeed Day.

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The U.S. Senate this week confirmed Xochitl Torres Small, a former Member of the House of Representatives, as USDA deputy secretary.

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