While the devastating tornado near Oklahoma City dominated news reports this week, the US Department of Agriculture noted that during the previous week, the central Plains and western Corn Belt experienced record high temperatures above 100°F while heavy rainfall in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas brought planting to a standstill. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
NEW EUROPEAN MEASURES FOR THE AGRI-FOOD CHAIN
The European Commission has today adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the whole agri-food chain. Food safety is essential to ensure consumers’ confidence and sustainability of food production. Continue reading
REDUCING SALT IN MEAT PRODUCTS
Fresh, animal-based proteins are naturally low in sodium, containing 50 to 70 mg per 100 g. But many meat and poultry processors add sodium-containing ingredients, primarily table salt (sodium chloride) and phosphates, to improve flavor, functionality and yield. This is particularly true for processed meat products. Continue reading
EU-US Trade Agreement and the impact on animal welfare
The EU and US leaders start preparing negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Continue reading
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND THE AMERICAN MEAT INDUSTRY
Mike Brown, president of the National Chicken Council, testified on behalf of the Food Manufacturers Immigration Coalition, a broad coalition of food manufacturers, about industry’s vision for progressive immigration reform. Brown spoke at US House Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security hearing Feb. 26. Continue reading