AMSA Announces RMC Hot Topic Speakers

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is excited to announce that, Dr. John Scanga, Elanco Animal Health; Dr. John Schmidt, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA, Agricultural Research Service; and Dr. Angela Siemens, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, will be the speakers in the AMSA 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) Hot Topics session on Wednesday, June 19. Presentations from these speakers will focus on the topics below:

Freedonia Study: Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging To 2017

June 3, 2013 Freedonia

Gains will be driven by improved growth in meat, poultry, and seafood production along with the growing presence of smaller sized and single portion items, and products that are further processed for convenience of preparation.

Patterns Of Beef Consumption At Home

A checkoff-funded consumer research study completed in January 2013 analyzed at home protein consumption patterns by overall consumption, frequency of types of beef and chicken consumed, typical household meals and what is consumed during the week vs. weekend and special occasions. The analysis also examined average monthly meat & beef expenditures, where and how proteins are purchased and reported changes in beef consumption.

Green Trick – A New Cut Flower For Your Holiday Bouquet

June 3, 2013 Melinda Myers.com

Tired of the same old green cut flower? There’s a new beauty called Green Trick, available for use in holiday and everyday floral arrangements and bouquets.

Information, Education & Learning Offered At The International Floriculture Expo June 18-19

Every year, the IFE Education Team puts out a call to the industry for topics YOU want to dig into. The result is a content rich learning program based on what buyers across the industry need to do  their jobs, and grow.  These networking sessions, workshops, roundtables, and hands-on sessions will keep you on top of the topics and trends relevant to the floral industry.