Articles Tagged with ''USDA''

USDA to increase funding for SNAP employment and training programs

The programs are designed to help SNAP recipients train for jobs that would allow them to transition off of food assistance.

Shane O'Halloran

March 24, 2014

The programs are designed to help SNAP recipients train for jobs that would allow them to transition off of food assistance.

February food prices see biggest increase since 2011

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports prices were up .4 percent in the month.

Shane O'Halloran

March 19, 2014

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports prices were up .4 percent in the month.

USDA's APHIS implements final BSE rule

All beef products imported into the US will now require certification based on the BSE risk category recognized for the region in order to export meat.

March 11, 2014

All beef products imported into the US will now require certification based on the BSE risk category recognized for the region in order to export meat.

Food Safety

Raw materials: Test or no test?

You can send incoming raw material samples out to a third-party lab, but plenty of easy-to-use, rapid test kits can more quickly provide the results you need—right at your own facility.

Wayne Labs

March 8, 2014

A June 10, 2011 report on Deutsche Welle states “bean sprouts are the likely source of an E. coli outbreak in Germany that has killed 31 people and made nearly 3,000 ill since May [2011].” This information was attributed to Reinhard Burger, president of Germany’s federal infectious disease laboratory, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).

USDA FSIS alleges Rancho Feeding Corp circumvented federal rules

The Petaluma, CA-based processor was accused of introducing animals into the human food supply without inspection.

Shane O'Halloran

February 21, 2014

The Petaluma, CA-based processor was accused of introducing animals into the human food supply without inspection.

Hot Pockets recalled over fear they may contain Rancho Feeding Corporation meat

Two varieties of the product were included in the recall.

Shane O'Halloran

February 19, 2014

Two varieties of the product were included in the recall.

Chobani thanks Senator Chuck Schumer for support on delayed Sochi Olympic shipment

Russian authorities have refused to approve a USDA safety certificate for the yogurt.

February 5, 2014

Russian authorities have refused to approve a USDA safety certificate for the yogurt.

As California drought continues, USDA makes $20 million in aid available

Interested landowners and others may apply until March 3 for funds.

Shane O'Halloran

February 5, 2014

Interested landowners and others may apply until March 3 for funds.

American adults eating healthier, says Economic Research Service

Researchers say adults are using Nutrition Facts panels more often.

Shane O'Halloran

January 16, 2014

Researchers say adults are using Nutrition Facts panels more often.

USDA permanently abandons lunch meat, whole grain maximums for school lunches

The change was made on a temporary basis a year ago.

Shane O'Halloran

January 3, 2014

The change was made on a temporary basis a year ago.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.