Poultry Industry News By Category: Labelling & Traceability
Monday, May 20, 2013
Poll Shows Strong Support for Country of Origin Labelling
US - Survey results, released by the Consumer Federation of America, show that a large majority of Americans continue to strongly support mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) for fresh meat. ...
US - Survey results, released by the Consumer Federation of America, show that a large majority of Americans continue to strongly support mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) for fresh meat. ...
Monday, May 13, 2013
NFU: 2013 Farm Bill Gaining Momentum
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued a statement regarding the release of the initial draft of the 2013 Farm Bill by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture....
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued a statement regarding the release of the initial draft of the 2013 Farm Bill by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture....
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Farmers Association Welcomes EC Proposals on Safer Food Chain
EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Summit Outlines Importance of Communication and Relationships
GLOBAL - The era of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ in agriculture is over and communication within the industry is paramount....
GLOBAL - The era of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ in agriculture is over and communication within the industry is paramount....
Friday, May 03, 2013
NFU Urges USDA to Stand Strong on COOL
US - The 23 May deadline is looming for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a final rule on COOL, in order to comply with a WTO ruling....
US - The 23 May deadline is looming for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a final rule on COOL, in order to comply with a WTO ruling....
Friday, April 19, 2013
US Farmers Hail Trade Policy Adoption
JAPAN - National Farmers Union (NFU) of the US is applauding the World Farmers Organisation (WFO) for adopting its first policy on international trade. The historic policy was adopted during the WFO’s third General Assembly in Niigata, Japan this week....
JAPAN - National Farmers Union (NFU) of the US is applauding the World Farmers Organisation (WFO) for adopting its first policy on international trade. The historic policy was adopted during the WFO’s third General Assembly in Niigata, Japan this week....
New Groceries Code Adjudicator Explains Role
UK - Groceries Code Adjudicator designate Christine Tacon has visited the National Farmers Union to explain her new role to staff....
UK - Groceries Code Adjudicator designate Christine Tacon has visited the National Farmers Union to explain her new role to staff....
Monday, April 15, 2013
Chicken Not the Issue in M-COOL Controversy, Says NCC
US - In comments filed with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the National Chicken Council requested that the proposed rule for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL) not involve changing any label language for chicken....
US - In comments filed with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the National Chicken Council requested that the proposed rule for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL) not involve changing any label language for chicken....
NOAH Film Makes Industry Call to Reach Out to Consumers
UK - In a film released last week, high profile delegates to this year’s Food Chain Conference, organised by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), have called on the industry to engage with consumers about the important role animal medicines...
UK - In a film released last week, high profile delegates to this year’s Food Chain Conference, organised by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), have called on the industry to engage with consumers about the important role animal medicines...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Does Having Protected Geographical Status Boost Product Values?
ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
Consumers and Farmers Urge USDA to Protect COOL
US - Consumers and farmers overwhelmingly support strengthened Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) rules, as demonstrated by more than 35,600 petition signatures sent to the US Department of Agriculture demanding that the integrity of COOL be protected...
US - Consumers and farmers overwhelmingly support strengthened Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) rules, as demonstrated by more than 35,600 petition signatures sent to the US Department of Agriculture demanding that the integrity of COOL be protected...
Friday, April 05, 2013
Study Reveals Marketing Opportunity for Organic Chicken
ITALY - According to a new study, trained tasters were able to distinguish chicken from commercial birds reared under standard and organic conditions and slow-growing organic birds, while consumer preferences were affected by the label information. ...
ITALY - According to a new study, trained tasters were able to distinguish chicken from commercial birds reared under standard and organic conditions and slow-growing organic birds, while consumer preferences were affected by the label information. ...
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Nationwide Coalition Urges USDA to Protect Integrity of COOL
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of 229 farm, rural, faith, consumer and environmental organizations from 45 states delivered a letter urging the US Department of Agriculture to protect the integrity of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of 229 farm, rural, faith, consumer and environmental organizations from 45 states delivered a letter urging the US Department of Agriculture to protect the integrity of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)...
Farmers Blast EU Policing of Pig, Poultry Rules
UK - NFU Scotland has used a European advisory meeting to challenge Commission officials on their ongoing failures to properly police pig and poultry welfare rules across Europe. ...
UK - NFU Scotland has used a European advisory meeting to challenge Commission officials on their ongoing failures to properly police pig and poultry welfare rules across Europe. ...
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Russia to Develop Organic Certification Standards
RUSSIA - In the past few years, city-dwelling Russians have developed a strong interest in healthier and organic food, according to Emily Balsamo from the Moscow Office of Bord Bia – Irish Food Board. ...
RUSSIA - In the past few years, city-dwelling Russians have developed a strong interest in healthier and organic food, according to Emily Balsamo from the Moscow Office of Bord Bia – Irish Food Board. ...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Will Retailers Be Responsible for New EU Meat and Food Labelling Laws?
ANALYSIS - The complexities of food labelling regulations for European food producers and those exporting to the European Union are about to become a whole lot more complex, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - The complexities of food labelling regulations for European food producers and those exporting to the European Union are about to become a whole lot more complex, writes Chris Harris....
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Ministry Presses for Welfare and Hygiene Changes
BRAZIL – Recent government efforts to improve animal welfare at transport and slaughter have been updated with a recent announcement of a new meat labelling scheme. ...
BRAZIL – Recent government efforts to improve animal welfare at transport and slaughter have been updated with a recent announcement of a new meat labelling scheme. ...
Monday, March 11, 2013
UPDATED: USDA Proposes Rule to Amend Labelling under COOL, Industry Responds
ANALYSIS — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed modification to the rules required for the labeling of muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program, writes Sarah Mikesell, 5m senior editor....
ANALYSIS — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed modification to the rules required for the labeling of muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program, writes Sarah Mikesell, 5m senior editor....
Friday, March 08, 2013
NFU, Tesco Discuss Supermarket’s New Pledges
UK - The NFU has met with Tesco to discuss its commitments to ‘source closer to home’ and to build partnerships with UK farmers....
UK - The NFU has met with Tesco to discuss its commitments to ‘source closer to home’ and to build partnerships with UK farmers....
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
FDA Receives Food Product Tracing Report
US - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has announced the public release of its report for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot projects designed to test and study various product tracing practices for...
US - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has announced the public release of its report for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot projects designed to test and study various product tracing practices for...
Friday, March 01, 2013
BPC Welcomes Tesco's Decision to Buy UK Chicken
UK - The British Poultry Council (BPC) welcomes Tesco’s decision to source more chicken from the UK. ...
UK - The British Poultry Council (BPC) welcomes Tesco’s decision to source more chicken from the UK. ...
EC Decides on New Protein Strategy; Call for Report on Meat Labelling
EU - At the 3225th Council meeting held on 25 and 26 February, ministers were briefed on mislabelling of beef products and a new European protein strategy....
EU - At the 3225th Council meeting held on 25 and 26 February, ministers were briefed on mislabelling of beef products and a new European protein strategy....
Thursday, February 28, 2013
NFU Conference: Tesco Pledges to Buy British
UK - British supermarket chain Tesco has pledged to source produce more locally and to shorten the supply chain, writes Chris Harris....
UK - British supermarket chain Tesco has pledged to source produce more locally and to shorten the supply chain, writes Chris Harris....
Shoppers Want More British Food in Supermarkets
UK - In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, Welsh consumers have told NFU Cymru that they want to see more British food on supermarket shelves and in restaurants. ...
UK - In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, Welsh consumers have told NFU Cymru that they want to see more British food on supermarket shelves and in restaurants. ...
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
More Consumer Protection Follows Egg Mislabelling
GERMANY - The region of Lower Saxony has announced its first action following the revelation that millions of eggs have been wrongly labelled. ...
GERMANY - The region of Lower Saxony has announced its first action following the revelation that millions of eggs have been wrongly labelled. ...
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