The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of …
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Plan to Bolster Meat and Poultry Safety
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a comprehensive plan to bolster …
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Exports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export value …
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), along with five other cosponsors have reintroduced the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act …
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China Bans Beef Imports from JBS in Colorado After Finding Traces of Ractopamine
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) – China has banned beef imports from JBS’s Swift Beef Company plant in Greeley, Colorado, effective on May 27, 2024, after U.S. officials found traces of the …
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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Struggle to Maintain Early Momentum
by Colter BrownU.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have led many prospective return consumers to taper off their purchases. The price of plant-based meats is often several …
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The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has given two startup companies the go-ahead to sell lab-grown chicken. GOOD Meat, a subsidiary of food tech company Eat Just, Inc., and …
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Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according to the 18th …
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American Lamb Board Anticipating Meat Trends for 2023
by Colter Brown“As we look toward a new year, understanding the overarching trends happening in five key areas can help you anticipate your customers’ needs and keep meat in the mix,” according …
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Central Wyoming College Launching Meat Science Program
by Colter BrownRiverton, Wyo. – New coursework at Central Wyoming College aims to contribute to an ongoing revision of the nation’s food systems. To support a changing meat economy, Central Wyoming College’s …
