Pork Checkoff: Winter Pork Promotions Surpass Goals

March 5, 2010 National Pork Board

From classic comfort foods to innovative new entrees, several successful,
high-profile winter foodservice promotions have showcased the porks
possibilities to a wide range of consumers.

DNV & Michigan State University Release Initial Findings Of U.S. Food Safety Survey

A study being conducted by Michigan State University (MSU) on behalf
of DNV finds that US consumers are highly aware of food safety issues and they
have high recognition of third party certification as an effective signal of
food safety assurance. The consumers strongly prefer to see products labeled as
safety certified.

Pork Producers Set Goal To Increase Per Capita Pork Expenditures

At the National Pork Industry Forum, a new strategic plan is being unveiled. National Pork Board CEO Chris Novak says this plan establishes an aggressive goal for pork consumption.

Study: Light Helps Spinach Stay Fresh

March 5, 2010 Maggie Fox, Reuters

Supermarket lights help keep spinach fresh and producing new vitamins, U.S. government researchers reported on Wednesday.

NPPGA Elects New Chairman

March 5, 2010 Ted Kreis, NPPGA

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association has elected Gregg Halverson as its new chairman.