Ag in the News

04/02/2010

National and International

Industry News - AM Food safety expert weighs in on HACCP, prerequisite validation
Meat processors and the organizations that represent them have been scrambling in recent weeks to understand and respond to new Food Safety and Inspection Service proposals that would mandate more in-plant validation of both critical control points in HACCP plans and prerequisite programs. MORE!

Calif. processor introduces new natural beef product
Brawley, Calif.-based Brandt Beef announced Thursday the launch of a demi glace to suit the needs of both professional chefs and home cooks. MORE!

U.S. targets barriers to meat, poultry exports
Efforts by the U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to reopen markets that closed to imports of U.S. pork last year following an H1N1 outbreak exemplify the current administration's increasing focus on eliminating trade barriers to American exports. MORE!

Groceries now half of all Wal-Mart U.S. sales
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said groceries now account for more than half of its U.S. sales. MORE!

Family-dining chain brings back former president and COO
Memphis, Tenn.-based family restaurant company Perkins & Marie Callender's Inc. announced the appointment of Richard K. (Rick) Arras as president and chief operating officer of Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries, effective April 19. MORE!