USDA seeks nominees for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection Industry News October 15, 2018 No Comments The committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on meat and poultry inspection programs. Read More
USDA, FDA announce joint public meeting on use of animal cell culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry Industry News September 11, 2018 No Comments The meeting will focus on the potential hazards, oversight considerations, and labeling of cell cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry.Read More
Memphis Meats, NAMI co-write letter to White House on inspection of cell-based meat products Industry News August 24, 2018 No Comments Signers call for inspection of cell-based meat & poultry that includes both USDA and FDA.Read More
U.S. poultry gains new market access in Morocco Industry News August 7, 2018 No Comments The government of Morocco has agreed to allow commercial imports of U.S. poultry meat and products into Morocco for the first time.Read More
Independent Processor's Prime Cuts Heather's Choice receives USDA grant of inspection Backpacking foods company to expand its offerings with more beef, pork, chicken items. Sam Gazdziak July 10, 2018 No Comments Receiving a USDA Grant of Inspection allows Heather's Choice to start developing dehydrated meals with Alaskan-sourced beef, chicken, and pork.Read More
Secretary Perdue announces new budget director at USDA Industry News June 21, 2018 No Comments Erica Navarro will serve as Director of the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) for the USDA. Read More
Heather's Choice receives USDA grant of inspection Industry News June 18, 2018 No Comments Anchorage food startup can begin processing USDA approved proteins.Read More
USDA Secretary Perdue announces FSIS key leadership Industry News May 11, 2018 No Comments Carmen Rottenberg has been named the Administrator of FSIS and Paul Kiecker the Deputy Administrator.Read More
Dr. Mindy Brashears to be nominated as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Industry News May 4, 2018 No Comments Dr. Brashears is a Professor of Food Safety and Public Health at Texas Tech University.Read More
DuPont Nutrition & Health applauds USDA carrageenan decision Industry News May 2, 2018 No Comments Decision to continue support of ingredient in organic foods affirms safety and value of carrageenan.Read More