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The newly merged North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has announced the eight officers who will guide the organization over the next year at the organization’s first board of directors meeting held at the 2015 International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta this week.

In her keynote speech delivered this week at the Dairy Forum 2015, Connie Tipton, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, shared her vision of the dairy landscape through 2020 and called for an industry-wide collaboration on policy and regulatory changes that are needed to spur innovation and meet growing demand across global markets.

USDA has kicked off its Organic Survey in an attempt to gather detailed data on the current state of US organic agriculture production. According to USDA, the survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers that are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production.

Pennsylvania-based chocolate giant The Hershey Company announced plans to acquire KRAVE Pure Foods, Inc., a manufacturer of KRAVE jerky, in a transaction that will allow the company to break into the growing meat snacks category.

The Joint Industry Coupon Committee is insisting retailers to prepare for the retirement of the UPC Prefix 5 barcodes from manufacturer coupons which will no longer be used after June 30.

The 2015 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) held in Atlanta this week has eclipsed previous shows in terms of registrants and exhibitors.

 However, there is considerable uncertainty regarding exposure safety from non-dietary sources.  

 FSIS estimates an average of 50,000 illnesses will be prevented annually in the US after the standards are implemented. 

 The guidelines make some significant changes such as reducing added sugar and urging the consumption of more fruits and vegetables. 

When it comes to milk, the differences between organic and conventionally produced milk may not be so straightforward, according to new research from New Zealand which suggests there may more evidence might be needed to justify the higher prices consumers pay for at the store.