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Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Eating Meat is Ethical, Says GrandinUS - "Humans and animals evolved together. Our brains are tuned into animals. Research with epilepsy patients who had monitors implanted in their brains, showed that the amygdala responds more to animal...
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Expert Discussions on Antibiotic Use in Animals AgUS - Today the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future will lead discussions among scientific experts on the inappropriate use of antibiotics...
Monday, February 27, 2012
The "Ag-gag" Law - Is it Right?US - Over the last two years, increasing amounts of undercover footage have become available from livestock units, often showing poor animal handling and welfare, writes Charlotte Johnston, ThePigSite...
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Pork Checkoff Advances 2012 Pork Industry ResearchUS - The National Pork Board's six producer-led science and technology committees recently met in Dallas, Texas, to make decisions on how to advance pork producers' research priorities.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Positives Seen in Chinese Leaders' Visit to IowaIOWA, US - When leaders of the world's largest agricultural products importer and the largest agricultural products exporter meet in constructive dialogue, only good outcomes are to be expected.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
USMEF’s Branded Products Promotion ProgrammeUS - 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 AddressedUS - 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...
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Pork Gaining New Ground in Leading US RestaurantsUS - 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...
Monday, November 14, 2011
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.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Various Chefs Show Love for American Pork ButtARIZONA, 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...
Friday, November 04, 2011
USMEF Conference Kicks Off in TucsonARIZONA, 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...
Friday, October 28, 2011
Conference Tackles Antibiotic UseUS – 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.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pfizer Takes up 'Love that Pork' ChallengeUS - 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....
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
International Chefs to Headline Pork Butt InitiativeUS - 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)...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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...
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Pork Board Budget Continues Consumer FocusUS - Bolstered by market research that shows the new Pork® Be inspiredsm campaign is having a positive impact on consumer attitudes, more than 50 pork producers will...
Friday, July 29, 2011
Consumers Say Animal Welfare Labelling ImportantUS - A study shows mandatory labelling of animal welfare practices is important to more than 60 per cent of consumers.
Friday, July 22, 2011
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.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
WPX 2011: Checkoff Announces New Promotional FundsUS - Pork Checkoff has announced additional funding of $5 million to take the current pig meat industry advertising campaign through into the autumn.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
National Pork Board to Meet Prior to World Pork ExpoUS - 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...
Friday, June 03, 2011
NPB Comment on USDA's 'My Plate' Food IconUS - 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...
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Farmers and Ranchers Back House Spending BillUS - 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...
Thursday, May 19, 2011
PORK 505 Short CourseUS - 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...
Thursday, May 12, 2011
All Whole Foods Market Pork Now High-WelfareUS - 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...
Friday, April 15, 2011
USMEF Programmes Continue in JapanUS - 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...
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Pork Board Reveals New Marketing CampaignUS - 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 ExpoUS — The US pork industry’s newest technologies, outstanding breeding stock and educational seminars are major features at the 2011 World Pork Expo.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Retailer Announces New Welfare CodesUS - 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...
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
NPPC Shows Support for Dietary Guidelines' GoalUS - 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...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
K-State Swine Profitability ConferenceUS – 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...
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