Poultry Industry Continues to Improve Worker Safety Record
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen by 82 percent over the last 20 years and continues […]
Consumers find tips for perfect holiday meal from members of California Poultry Federation
MODESTO, CA (November 2017) – – Whether it be surfing the Web or dialing a toll-free phone number, California consumers will have plenty of help this holiday season in preparing […]
FOSTER FARMS DONATES TURKEY TO SERVE 140,000 HOLIDAY MEALS TO WEST COAST FAMILIES
LIVINGSTON, Calif. – As communities throughout Northern California recover from multiple wildfires, Foster Farms today delivered one of more than 10 truckloads of holiday turkey to food banks and community groups in […]
It’s (almost) turkey time: Foster Farms serves up tips for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey
With the most anticipated meal of the year just weeks away, the countdown to turkey time is on. The Thanksgiving preparation spotlight can make even the most experienced home cooks […]
Republican plan delivers permanent corporate tax cut
Republican lawmakers unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the tax code on Thursday, outlining a $1.51 trillion plan that will deliver a significant tax cut for corporations and more modest savings […]
CEO of largest US chicken producer on sustainability: ‘Big food has to get in the ballgame’
Sustainability is a hot topic across industries, but Tyson Foods CEO Tom Hayes told CNBC that even major food producers like his have to step up to the plate. “Here’s […]
Consumers may not recognize costs, consequences of demand for ‘clean’ food
Eating “clean” is all about avoiding foods with additives, preservatives or other chemicals on the label. Considering the numerous studies linking certain foods with health ailments, clean eating makes sense, […]
House Republicans aim to unveil tax bill on Nov. 1, source says
House Republicans aim to introduce their tax bill on Nov. 1, a Capitol Hill source tells CNBC. The plan’s release will follow an expected House vote on the Senate-approved budget […]
Working with FSIS to reduce condemnations and cut losses
They don’t know how to go about challenging unsupportable inspector decisions or hesitate to do so because they fear retaliation. As a former supervisory veterinary medical officer with USDA’s Food […]
Appeals court taking foie gras off the menu in California
A federal appeals court has reinstated California’s ban on foie gras, finding that a state law preventing sales of the luxury liver pate made by force-feeding ducks and geese was […]