Legislation targets adulteration ambiguity in foodborne outbreaks
A bill introduced by two US Congresswomen aims to give the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) clear authority to keep pathogens out of the meat and poultry supply chain.
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EU tomato import rules change to incorporate variety
New EU import rules for tomatoes will take into account different varieties rather than just standard round tomatoes when it comes to calculating customs rates.
IFT: Consumers tapped into food traceability
One industry expert says traceability technology is evolving in response to consumer desires, in addition to regulatory requirements.
Innovations in meat packaging could lead to EU opportunities
Opportunities for the European meat industry could be created via new packaging and processing technologies, which extend the shelf-life of fresh and processed meat, according to Rabobank.
Laugh if you want, but the food supply is safer than ever
The satirical specialists at The Onion might make food recall jokes at the expense of the FDA, but the safety of the US food supply is seriously better than ever.
Meat congress hears diverse view from Russia
Mixed messages were received from the Russian sector during the World Meat Congress, with a presentation calling for increased international co-operation, despite an underlying desire to improve the country’s self-sufficiency.
Good year ahead for pig and poultry industries, claims Gira
Pig and poultry producers are likely to be facing a good year, as long as they are unaffected by disease, according to a leading market analyst.