Optimistic outlook for Mexico meat production, consumption 08.30.2024 By Rachael Oatman The USDA released its Agricultural Projections to 2033 report.Read More
CDC updates death toll from Listeria outbreak to nine 08.29.2024 By Rachael Oatman Nineteen people who have been hospitalized reported eating Boar’s Head liverwurst.Read More
FSIS updates guidelines for claims on meat products 08.29.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The update discussed animal-raising and environmental claims.Read More
Perdue sues DOL, poultry grower following whistleblower complaint 08.28.2024 By Rachael Oatman The processor seeks declaratory relief to prevent the administrative proceedings from continuing.Read More
Georgia federal judge blocks DOL’s H-2A rule 08.28.2024 By Ryan McCarthy In a lawsuit, 17 states went against the agency.Read More
OSHA investigates Sioux Falls plant 08.28.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The facility is run by Smithfield Foods and has more than 3,000 employees.Read More
NPPC seeks to transfer gene editing oversight to USDA 08.26.2024 By Rachael Oatman The group disagrees with the FDA’s approach of treating gene editing as an “animal drug.”Read More
Western Valley Meat agrees to maintain 700 jobs after acquisition 08.26.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Parent company Central Valley Meat acquired the facility from Cargill in May.Read More
Heartland food, farm businesses receive $3.7 million in funding 08.22.2024 By Rachael Oatman The USDA Heartland Regional Food Business Center will accept grant applications through Oct. 15.Read More
FDA looks for 20% reduction in sodium 08.22.2024 By Jeff Gelski The agency urged food industry to reduce levels in processed and packaged items.Read More