US Approves Label For Meat From Animals Fed A Diet Free Of GM Products
The Agriculture Department has approved a label for meat and liquid egg products that includes a claim about the absence of genetically engineered products. …
Meat & Poultry
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
Newly elected National Pork Board President Karen Richter, of Montgomery, Minn., sees great opportunity in the year ahead helping consumers understand the value and versatility of today’s pork and updating the strategic direction of America’s Pork Checkoff. The Minnesota producer was elected to head the 15-member board at a meeting held in conjunction with the recent World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. …
USPOULTRY Promotes Venable To Vice President Of Communications
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association announces the promotion of Gwen Venable to vice president of communications. Since joining the USPOULTRY staff in December of 2010, she has served as director of communications. She was previously marketing manager for Marel Stork Poultry Processing. …
'Real Men Cook' Father's Day Event Attendees Enjoy Moo & Oink BBQ Products
Moo & Oink was the official meat supplier for the 24th annual Father’s Day event Real Men Cook on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Ray and Joan Kroc Salvation Army Center, 1250 W. 119th St., Chicago. Real Men Cook is a Father’s Day celebration of family, community and fatherhood at which “real men” cook up some delectable dishes and serious fun. …
Key Investor Pushes For Smithfield Breakup
A large shareholder of global pork giant Smithfield Foods called Monday for the company to be broken up rather than sold to a major Chinese meat processor, in order to maximize its value. …