Articles Tagged with ''USDA''

Decision to continue support of ingredient in organic foods affirms safety and value of carrageenan.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently entered into a formal agreement relative to cooperation and coordination. So, what does this mean for the meat and poultry industry?

Organic Trade Association blasts USDA withdrawal of organic animal welfare rule.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue introduced five new leaders within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Departmental Administration.

The agreement outlines efforts to increase interagency collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness on produce safety and biotechnology activities.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue outlined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services available during the government shutdown.

Proposal would establish a new voluntary inspection system for market hog slaughter establishments.

USDA projections show average consumer to eat 222.2 pounds of red meat and poultry this year.

Food crediting is the system that defines how each food item fits into a meal for the National School Lunch Program, other federal child nutrition programs.

This update to the standards will provide companies using the USDA grading program with additional options.