In the updated guideline, FSIS strongly encourages the use of third-party certification to substantiate animal-raising or environment-related claims.

The California-based company is adding equipment, resources and production space to accommodate production of USDA-certified meat and poultry-based products.

The proposal would also require poultry establishments to develop a microbial monitoring program to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the slaughter system.

Successful trials will not only ensure the labor and material costs are kept to a minimum but will also ensure indirect costs associated with negative impact to brand are avoided.

USDA Report: Americans are consuming record amounts of cheese, contributing to one of the strongest years on record for U.S. dairy consumption.

Companies UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat both recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave them a Grant of Inspection (GOI) and label approval to sell cultivated chicken.

The USDA says it is taking action to ensure the integrity of animal-raising claims.

The partnership is to enhance coordination and preparedness to prevent and protect the U.S. from African Swine Fever.

The MPPEP aims to increase competition across the economy to help lower costs for American families, and this announcement is expected to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, which in turn is expected to increase competition, supports producer income and strengthen the food supply chain to lower costs.

Freshie Organic Tequila Seltzer launched in 2021 in Illinois with a single flavor — lime—and is now launching new flavors and an eight-can variety package with two of each new flavor.