Making handling safer 03.21.2014 By Bernard Shire Industry should be allowed to provide additional label information for consumers by using a well-defined approval process. Read More
Food defense direction 02.24.2014 By Bernard Shire Anti-terrorism is the focus of FDA proposal. Read More
Resolving to improve food safety 01.16.2014 By Bernard Shire USDA sets tough goals for 2014. Read More
Dedicated to beef 01.06.2014 By Bernard Shire John Keating traces his success at Cargill to a values-based foundation. Read More
Mirroring USDA Inspection 12.18.2013 By Bernard Shire Why does USDA inspect plants every day, while years can pass between inspections of FDA-regulated plants? Read More
Donation-worthy considerations 11.22.2013 By Bernard Shire A new USDA rule ensures safety of food items donated by charitable organizations. Read More
Political pressure 10.18.2013 By Bernard Shire Food-safety proposals in Congress threaten more regulation of meat and poultry industry. Read More
Death tax debate 10.04.2013 By Bernard Shire Industry opponents of the unpopular tax call it “a death warrant for small to medium-sized family businesses.”Read More
Horse slaughter storm rages on 08.30.2013 By Bernard Shire Horse slaughter could bring unwanted attention to the meat and poultry industry. Read More
Interstate shipping update 07.26.2013 By Bernard Shire Some plants operating under state inspection are selling meat and poultry products across states lines.Read More