USDA highlights trade progress after Mexico City Forum Jeremy Gerrard May 20, 2014 USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack reported on recent trade developments with Mexico following a panel discussion at the Global Forum on Agro Food Expectations in Mexico City.Read More
AMI announces release of Meat & Poultry Facts 2013 Jeremy Gerrard May 20, 2014 The American Meat Institute released the 42nd edition of its Meat & Poultry Facts this week.Read More
AMI announces lift on poultry ban, beef import changes Jeremy Gerrard May 12, 2014 AMI reported China has lifted its ban on poultry from Virginia, a ban which took effect in 2007 after an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza. Read More
TECH FLASH McDonald’s plans to “refocus core” to win back customers The company says the timeline of last year’s menu additions stressed many restaurants. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2014 This year, McDonald’s will play up its classics, plus the quality of its coffee.Read More
TECH FLASH Rabobank says virus will cause two-year shortfall in North American hog market The firm forecasts significant impacts from PEDv, including an opportunity for poultry to step up. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2014 A simultaneous drop in beef production could exacerbate the dynamic.Read More
Beef, dairy prices boosted by strong Asian demand A new report forecasts continued high prices through 2014. Shane O'Halloran December 20, 2013 A new report forecasts continued high prices through 2014.Read More
Video challenges claims about 'superbugs' on meat and poultry products One professor of microbiology and food safety says USDA indicates 'superbugs' are not on the rise. Shane O'Halloran December 5, 2013 One professor of microbiology and food safety says USDA indicates 'superbugs' are not on the rise.Read More
Humans eating more meat overall, according to global study Fast growing economies in China, India and elsewhere are offsetting decreases in consumption elsewhere. Shane O'Halloran December 4, 2013 Fast growing economies in China, India and elsewhere are offsetting decreases in consumption elsewhere.Read More
Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat goes into effect The rules took effect Saturday, Nov. 23, but challenges are ongoing. Shane O'Halloran November 26, 2013 The rules took effect Saturday, Nov. 23, but challenges are ongoing.Read More
Canada announces stronger enforcement options for meat industry New Administrative Monetary Penalties may be levied if a company withholds information or breaks other rules. Shane O'Halloran November 22, 2013 New Administrative Monetary Penalties may be levied if a company withholds information or breaks other rules.Read More