Meat ballot initiatives in US states could affect national outlook 11.28.2018 By Jay Sjerven California farm animal confinement measure approved, split decision on taxing food and beverages.Read More
FDA to expand mandatory recall authority 11.05.2018 By Erica Shaffer The agency is addressing cases where companies won’t voluntarily issue a recall of suspect food products.Read More
Gag order struck down in North Carolina hog nuisance case 11.01.2018 By Ryan McCarthy The three-judge panel said the order violated the First Amendment. Read More
EU approves limits on antibiotics use in farm animals 10.26.2018 By Erica Shaffer Imports must meet EU standards.Read More
Mar-Jac Poultry, DOJ settle discrimination case 10.10.2018 By Erica Shaffer The agency accused the poultry processor of discriminating against ‘work-authorized non-US citizens.’Read More
OSHA cites New Jersey pet food manufacturer 10.09.2018 By MEAT+POULTRY Staff Hamiltime Herb Co. faces $152,829 in penalties.Read More
Court to hear case against USDA 10.05.2018 By Erica Shaffer The Organic Trade Association and other groups challenged the agency’s decision to withdraw organic livestock rule.Read More
Unfinished farm bill 10.02.2018 By Jay Sjerven The legislation expires as the US House heads to recess.Read More
Canada agrees to new trade deal with United States, Mexico 10.01.2018 By Joel Crews and Arvin Donley The agreement is renamed the USMCA instead of NAFTA.Read More
FDA: Food recalls to include detailed retailer information 09.26.2018 By Erica Shaffer New draft guidance describes situations when disclosing retailer information for recalled products is appropriate.Read More