USMEF’s Branded Products Promotion Programme
US - While brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency, small companies often have an uphill battle promoting their brand names to international bu...

Myths Surrounding Processed Meats Addressed
US - The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), yesterday launched the third installment of seven new myth-crushing videos that aim to set the...

Pork Gaining New Ground in Leading US Restaurants
US - Leading restaurants are expanding their protein selection on menus by offering more pork dishes, according to foodservice consultants Technomic. With a 7 per cent increase in menu mentions over the...

NPPC Wants Japan in TPP Trade Talks
US - The National Pork Producers Council on Friday (11 November) welcomed Japan’s announcement that it would like to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) multi-lateral trade talks.

Various Chefs Show Love for American Pork Butt
ARIZONA, US - While the US pork butt is considered an undervalued cut in this country, it received royal treatment from a group of international visitors last week who unveiled a delicious variety of recipes...

USMEF Conference Kicks Off in Tucson
ARIZONA, US - The US Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) 35th Anniversary Strategic Planning Conference opened Wednesday in Tucson, Arizona, with a wide range of guest speakers, each of whom offered a unique...

Conference Tackles Antibiotic Use
US – The issue of antibiotic use in food animals and its effect on antibiotic resistance in humans was discussed at a two-day conference in Chicago, writes Chris Wright, senior editor of ThePigSite.

Pfizer Takes up 'Love that Pork' Challenge
US - Pfizer Animal Health Team Pork has initiated a challenge, 'Love that Pork', to educate building staff and consumers about pork preparation while increasing pork consumption in the facilities' cafeterias....

International Chefs to Headline Pork Butt Initiative
US - Three chefs and the winner of one recipe contest from the Caribbean, China, Japan and South Korea will take center stage on Thursday afternoon, 3 November, as the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF)...

The Search for 'America's Next Pork Crock-Stars'
IOWA, US - With nights getting cooler and leaves changing color, nothing warms up fall evenings and brings families together like a favorite meal. Even with demanding schedules, a delicious dinner can...

Pork Board Budget Continues Consumer Focus
US - Bolstered by market research that shows the new Pork® Be inspired^sm campaign is having a positive impact on consumer attitudes, more than 50 pork producers will...

Consumers Say Animal Welfare Labelling Important
US - A study shows mandatory labelling of animal welfare practices is important to more than 60 per cent of consumers.

FSIS Proposes Rule on Labelling Meat with Solutions
US - FSIS has announced a proposed rule for better labelling of raw meat and poultry containing added solutions.

WPX 2011: Checkoff Announces New Promotional Funds
US - Pork Checkoff has announced additional funding of $5 million to take the current pig meat industry advertising campaign through into the autumn.

National Pork Board to Meet Prior to World Pork Expo
US - Building on the early success of its new Pork® Be inspired(sm) campaign launched in April, the National Pork Board will consider a proposal today to allocate additional Pork Checkoff resources...

NPB Comment on USDA's 'My Plate' Food Icon
US - The National Pork Board appreciates the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) unveiling of a new food guide icon designed to help make following current dietary recommendations easie...

Farmers and Ranchers Back House Spending Bill
US - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Turkey Federation (NTF) on Tuesday, 31 May, praised House lawmakers for including language...

PORK 505 Short Course
US - The American Meat Science Association is partnering with the National Pork Board (NPB) and the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to offer the first PORK 505 short course, a new, internationally focused...

All Whole Foods Market Pork Now High-Welfare
US - Whole Foods Market has announced all fresh beef, pork and chicken sold in its US stores is now certified under the '5-Step Animal Welfare Rating' system, providing shoppers with a new depth of information...

USMEF Programmes Continue in Japan
US - Despite the presence of ongoing earthquake aftershocks and tens of thousands of displaced citizens, the US Meat Export Federation's Japan office is continuing with the vast majority of its scheduled...

Pork Board Reveals New Marketing Campaign
US - Details of a new branding initiative and consumer marketing campaign for pork will be unveiled to pork producers attending the National Pork Industry Forum in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.

Plans Advance for World Pork Expo
US — The US pork industry’s newest technologies, outstanding breeding stock and educational seminars are major features at the 2011 World Pork Expo.

Retailer Announces New Welfare Codes
US - Whole Foods Market, a retailer specialising in organic and high-welfare foods, has announced that it is providing shoppers with a new level of transparency about how farm animals are raised by now...

NPPC Shows Support for Dietary Guidelines' Goal
US - The National Pork Producers Council expressed support for federal dietary guidelines released on Monday (31 January) whose goals are to reduce obesity, encourage the consumption of nutrient-rich foods...

K-State Swine Profitability Conference
US – Kansas State University is to hold conference designed to give producers and allied industry in-depth sessions focusing on production management, marketing, and business decisions related to capital...

FSIS Publishes New Rule on Meat Labelling
US - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is to publish the final rule on nutrition labelling of single-ingredient products and ground or chopped meat and poultry...

USMEF’s Branded Products Promotion Programme
US - Brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency.

USMEF Initiative Targets Underappreciated Pork Butt
US - The pork butt is the Rodney Dangerfield of pork cuts. It’s more tender, juicy, flavorful and affordable than many cuts in the pork carcass, but it doesn’t get any respect. A new international...

National Pork Board to Focus on Committee Structure
US - The National Pork Board will be asked next week to streamline the organization's producer-led committee structure. The board meets Tuesday through Thursday in Des Moines.

GIPSA Rule’s Costs Substantial, Analysis Finds
US - Confirming what food-animal producers have suspected about a proposed federal rule on buying and selling livestock and poultry, a comprehensive economic analysis of the US Department of Agriculture’s...