Tag Archives: USDA
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Vision for U.S. Organic Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today discussed his vision for U.S. organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success during remarks to the … Continue reading
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FMI Opposes USDA’s Unreasonably Burdensome COOL Rule
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) submitted comments today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that criticize the scope of labeling required by proposed changes … Continue reading
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Simplified Beef and Pork Cut Names Approved for Retail
The National Pork Board and Beef Checkoff Program received unanimous approval from the Industry-Wide Cooperative Meat Identification Standards Committee (ICMISC) to introduce updated Uniform … Continue reading
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PMA honors Kathleen Merrigan’s Work with the Fresh Produce Industry
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of Produce Marketing Association, issued the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement … Continue reading
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FMI Argues USDA COOL Rule Increases Burdens on Food Retailers and Consumers
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Regulatory Counsel Erik Lieberman made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule that further … Continue reading
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USDA Proposes to Amend Country of Origin Labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country … Continue reading
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Back to nature
The demand for natural and organic products is still on the rise. So is consumer skepticism. Retailers have to be picky with their offerings to stay ahead of the game. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 03 Article Archives, Cover Stories
SCS Featured at 2013 Sustainable Foods Summit
SCS Global Services presented expert insights into the increased use of product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for food, beverage and other consumer packaged goods … Continue reading
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Chilean Fruit Exporters Association Affirms Compliance with USDA
The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) affirmed today that it is in full compliance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements for the … Continue reading
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USDA Issues Final Rule for Animal Disease Traceability
USDA has announced a final rule establishing general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate. The rule calls for livestock moved … Continue reading
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Safefruitsandveggies.com Provides Science Based Safety Information For Consumers
A recent Stanford University nutritional comparison study has generated intense consumer interest about the differences between conventionally and organically grown fruits and vegetables. But, … Continue reading
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Next Generation of Produce Industry Leaders to Gather in DC
Young policymakers and up-and-coming produce industry leaders will unite for a fresh and unconventional look at advocacy at the 2012 Washington Public Policy Conference. … Continue reading
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USDA to Assist Livestock Producers, Bolster Federal Nutrition Programs
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to do everything it can to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and communities being impacted by the … Continue reading
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Cargill Initiates Voluntary Recall of Ground Beef in Northeast
Cargill Beef, a business unit of Wichita-based Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, today announced an immediate Class I voluntary recall of approximately 29,339 pounds of … Continue reading
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USDA Approves Neogen’s Reveal Q+ for Zearalenone
The USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has verified the performance of another of Neogen’s simple and accurate tests for zearalenone. GIPSA’s … Continue reading
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Unified Grocers Partners With Guiding Stars and healthyAisles to Launch Nutrition Guidance Program for Independent Retailers
Unified Grocers, a wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States, has partnered with Guiding Starsand Vestcom’s healthyAisles to give shoppers of independent grocery … Continue reading
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Food Forum: Moving targets
Grocery stores can reap the benefits of marketing programs that welcome new residents. By Larry Neal According to the USDA, the average family spends … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 06 Article Archives, Columns
Turkey Industry Supports USDA Modernizing Food Safety Inspection System
The National Turkey Federation (NTF), in comments submitted today, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed new poultry inspection system represents the logical next … Continue reading
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PMA Comments on USDA’s Pesticide Data Program Report
Joe Pezzini, COO of Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, Calif., member of Produce Marketing Association’s board of directors and chairman of PMA’s Food Safety, … Continue reading
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Alliance for Food and Farming Emphasizes New USDA Report
The release of the United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s (USDA) Pesticide Data Program results should reinforce to consumers that both conventional and … Continue reading
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On Point: The transparency dilemma
A tough choice between facts now and fallout later. At this point, anyone who is still trying to make the case on behalf of … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 05 Article Archives, Columns
