WASHINGTON – Health Canada announced Monday that it will recommend that Canadian food and drug regulations be amended to permit the use of sodium diacetate and sodium acetate as

Barbara YoungEditor-in-ChiefThe National ProvisionerAnti-meat activists attacked the nation’s school lunch program by targeting hot dogs. The story’s other side is sure to be told Tuesday, September 23 during NBC’s

David Theno, Sr. Vice President, Quality and Logistics with Jack in the Box Inc., discusses food safety and his upcoming retirement with NP editor Barbara Young in Part 1 of

WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has condemned an undercover video shot at an Iowa hog farm by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The

TOKYO – Japan said Friday that it has lifted import bans on beef from two U.S. meat packing plants after the companies’ plans to improve safety were reviewed. Japanese

DENISON, Iowa – Workers at the Farmland pork plant in Denison, Iowa have voted to reject a contract offer from the company. About 1,400 workers reportedly voted by more

DENVER – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) last week created the Young Producers’ Council (YPC) to provide an opportunity to get young people involved in the beef industry.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Pork Checkoff announced Friday that four production operations have been selected to represent the industry as 2008 Pork Industry Environmental Steward Awards.  The Checkoff

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday released draft guidance on the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals. The agency is seeking public comment and is

SAO PAULO – Tyson Foods Inc. announced Thursday it is continuing its international expansion with investments in the Brazilian poultry industry. The Springdale, Ark.-based company has signed signed purchase