Government News
1/11/2010
USDA LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE HELP DESK FOR SMALL MEAT AND POULTRY PROCESSORS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the opening of its new small plant help-desk, which will provide for operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments seeking help with agency requirements with direct access to knowledgeable staff specialists. The help-desk also will provide assistance to state and local food regulatory agencies – FSIS' partners in keeping meat, poultry and egg products safe for consumers
Industry News
1/22/2010
Analysts bullish on chicken industry in 2010
(USA) Encouraged by improving chicken prices and margins, Wall Street analysts are ratcheting up expectations for Tyson Foods and Sanderson Farms in the new year. "Chicken fundamentals have reached an inflection point," said BMO Capital Markets' Kenneth Zaslow in a note to clients Friday.
1/15/2010
Saskatchewan to dump poultry licensing rules
The agriculture ministry of Saskatchewan in Canada has plans afoot to repeal the provincial regulations requiring licensing in the hatchery and poultry industries.
1/8/2010
Pilgrim’s Pride to move headquarters
The layoff of 160 employees at Pilgrim’s Pride headquarters and 70 administrative and corporate employees at 12 other locations is one of the latest steps in the restructuring of the company as part of JBS USA, the Dallas Business Journal reported.
Other Organizations' News
2/1/2010
Poultry Association Elects New Officers
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association elected the 2010 slate of officers and directors during the International Poultry Expo.
Avian Influenza Information
"Avian influenza: It's not in your food" is the key message of http://www.avianinfluenzainfo.com, a joint project of the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and Egg Safety Center. Information is given in brief articles, a question-and-answer format and in news releases. Some information is also provided in Spanish, and links to sources of official information, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are also available.
Information Resources on Avian Influenza (USDA)
Fact Sheet: Safeguarding America Against Pandemic Influenza (White House)
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (White House)
A resource on avian flu for those traveling abroad
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: Tables
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