Month: June 2012

Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry under the Where Food Comes From(R) brand, recount the Memorial Day weekend events showcasing Heinen's Own Beef and the Where Food Comes From program with beef producers in-store as a huge success. …

The Kroger Co. has announced that it has begun informing suppliers of a new policy statement regarding gestation crates that are used to house pregnant sows. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). All applications need to be received by June 20, 2012 to receive consideration. …

Americans’ grocery store expenditures continue to increase as consumers look for cost savings, have a renewed interest in cooking and believe food they eat at home is healthier. Consumers also are turning to these popular destinations for their nutrition information. Supermarkets are capitalizing on their convenient nature to offer multi-faceted, holistic health services, including employing in-store or corporate registered dietitians. The beef industry must reach out to supermarket health and nutrition professionals to provide accurate information about beef’s nutrition as these individuals reach hundreds of consumers on a regular basis. …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the ground beef described below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. …