To provide greater flexibility to contractors that supply food for federal nutrition assistance programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will make certification options available for meat and poultry products purchased under these programs.
On July 15th, president and CEO of the North American Renderers Association (NARA), Kent Swisher, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the sustainability benefits of rendering.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) served as a collaborator for the project, entitled “Capacity building in risk assessment to support safe international trade of U.S. pork products in the Philippines," which will address challenges related to African swine fever.
Cubs fans can now purchase OZO products at select concession stands throughout the ballpark for plant-based meal options, including burgers and Mexican seasoned ground and shredded chicken.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to decrease the current Pork Checkoff assessment rate of 0.40% (40 cents per $100) of the market value of all pigs sold in the United States to 0.35%.
Good Catch Plant-Based Seafood adds Plant-Based New England Style Crab Cakes and Plant-Based Classic Fish Burger to the freezer section at Whole Foods stores across the country.