New opportunities developing for U.S. beef in China’s foodservice sector USMEF China Director Polly Zhao leads a seminar on U.S. beef production. Industry News May 19, 2023 No Comments Foodservice is rebounding and importers are working aggressively with restaurant customers to meet changing demand from consumers. Read More
Earlier Easter challenges April meat department sales Deceleration in the rate of inflation influences market. Anne-Marie Roerink May 18, 2023 No Comments The price per unit across all foods and beverages increases by 8.2% in April Read More
Researcher investigates post-harvest methods to reduce Campylobacter on poultry products The research summary is available on the USPOULTRY website. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments Researchers identified one specific mutant that is unable to colonize the chicken cecum. Read More
Aquaculture Stewardship Council kicks off summer sustainable seafood series in Washington, D.C. Riverence Provisions and Congressional Seafood join an ASC reception. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments ASC plans to return to Washington, D.C., throughout the year for additional activities.Read More
NPPC outlines pork industry priorities in House ag subcommittee hearing Scott Hays testifies before the House Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments NPPC advocates and discusses policy priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill.Read More
Food safety confidence outpaces what people really know in the kitchen Only half of consumers know the correct internal temperature for chicken. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments Consumers are confident in restaurant food safety, but lack that confidence with at-home cooking.Read More
Scientists use gene-editing technology to produce first calf resistant to major viral disease Bovine viral diarrhea virus costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments The first CD46 gene-edited calf, named Ginger, was born healthy on July 19, 2021. Read More
USDA seeks nominees for Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board The deadline for nominations is July 10, 2023. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments Nominees will succeed 27 members with terms that expire in March 2024. Read More
Tech Topics: Sodium Reduction Ingredients Potassium salt serves as a good stand-in for sodium chloride Potassium is an under-consumed nutrient known to counter the effect of sodium on blood pressure. May 17, 2023 No Comments The National Provisioner recently asked Jordan Timm, R&D Lead, Salt, for Cargill, about approaches to sodium-reduction strategies.Read More
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gets a new name for the first time in nearly 100 years The Wienermobile is now the Frankmobile. Industry News May 17, 2023 No Comments To celebrate the brand’s 100% Beef Franks and its new recipe, the Frankmobile hits the hot dog highways nationwide this summer.Read More