AMI recommends that proposed mechanically tenderized beef labeling rule be withdrawn October 11, 2013 No Comments Comments to USDA highlight safety of mechanically tenderized products, potential consumer confusion from proposed labels.Read More
Nielsen: 85% of global online respondents say rising food prices will impact grocery choices October 11, 2013 No Comments New study examines how consumers adjust their grocery buying habits in response to rising food prices.Read More
Salmonella Outbreak Roundup 10-10-2013 October 10, 2013 No Comments USDA threatens to shut down facilities; Consumer Reports findings; Foster Farms statementRead More
Beef Checkoff Program teams with Arby’s on new brisket sandwich October 10, 2013 No Comments Arby’s selected Beef Brisket as the centerpiece of its new limited-time offer.Read More
Roundy’s joins fight against pork gestation crates October 10, 2013 No Comments The Midwest grocer announced it will work closely with its suppliers to phase out the use of pig gestation crates from its supply chain by 2022.Read More
South Korea suspends some U.S. beef imports due to feed additive October 9, 2013 No Comments South Korea's food ministry said it had halted imports from a work site at Swift Beef Co.Read More
Temple Grandin hosts video tour of turkey processing plant October 9, 2013 No Comments Grandin guides the viewing public with an expert eye on the growth and delivery of 253 million turkeys each year.Read More
Darling International buys Dutch meat byproducts recycler for $2.2 billion October 9, 2013 No Comments Darling International Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Vion Ingredients.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for chicken products produced at 3 Foster Farms facilities October 8, 2013 No Comments Illness caused by strains of Salmonella Heidelberg are associated with raw chicken products produced by Foster Farms at three facilities in California.Read More
West Liberty Foods Tremonton plans second expansion in 2013 October 8, 2013 No Comments This addition will add 3,750 square feet of welfare and mechanical space to the 34,000 square foot addition that was completed in August.Read More