In 2014, we were asked to consider and address the fact that many people in Malawi, particularly women and children, are anemic and lack iron in their diets. One of the main reasons for the lack of iron in people’s diet is lack of a sustainable and readily available source of protein.
More than 850 students, scientists and industry professionals from 11 countries gathered June 18-21 at the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in College Station, Texas.
SPAMMY fortified poultry spread was designed by Hormel Foods and named after the company’s iconic SPAM family of products. It was created to help address malnutrition in children.
Rhonda Miller, Ph.D., President Elect for AMSA, discussed hitting the $1 million milestone for the Educational Foundation and what new initiatives helped drive the donations.
Meat scientists from across the country will gather in College Station, Texas, June 18-21, 2017, hosted by Texas A&M University at the AMSA’s 70th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC).
Lauren Sammel, Ph.D., Director of AMSA, discusses 2017 initiatives including the growth of the Educational Foundation and the student board’s strategic plans for the future.