EPA investigating allegations of discrimination in approval of Smithfield hog waste treatment projects 01.24.2022 By Joel Crews A complaint was filed on behalf of Black and Latino residents living in close proximity to the production facilities.Read More
Debate over drivers of food price inflation continues 01.20.2022 By Erica Shaffer Industry and other groups give testimony during House subcommittee hearing.Read More
Federal judge nixes acquittal of poultry price-fix defendants 01.18.2022 By Erica Shaffer Ten poultry industry executives are facing a new trial for alleged conspiracy to rig prices for poultry.Read More
Industry applauds Supreme Court stay of vaccine mandate for businesses 01.14.2022 By Erica Shaffer The high court allowed the mandate to stand for health care workers.Read More
USDA to publish animal handling records on FSIS website 01.12.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The agency agreed to make the information public following a lawsuit filed by the Animal Welfare Institute.Read More
Animal welfare group sues Cargill for alleged ‘greenwashing’ 12.23.2021 By Erica Shaffer Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) accused the company of making false claims about turkey production practices and products.Read More
DOJ request extends wait period for Sanderson Farms acquisition 12.22.2021 By Erica Shaffer The federal agency is seeking more information about the proposed transaction.Read More
NAMI: Prop 12 modifications helpful, law remains flawed 12.20.2021 By Erica Shaffer Meanwhile, two food companies publicly announce compliance with the law.Read More
Poultry antitrust case ends in mistrial 12.20.2021 By Erica Shaffer Jurors could not reach a verdict after four days of deliberations.Read More
Animal welfare groups sue California over proposed Prop 12 implementation 12.03.2021 By Erica Shaffer The state hasn’t released final regulations for the industry to follow.Read More