WASHINGTON — Editor’s note: The following statements have been released by the National Chicken Council and the National Turkey Federation concerning the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed changes to poultry processing regulations, meant to reduce Salmonella illnesses. For more information about this topic, click here. National Chicken Council  NCC Says FSIS’s New Salmonella Framework Lacks Data, […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday proposed sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed that are intended to reduce illnesses from food contamination but could require meat companies to make extensive changes to their operations. Despite decades of efforts to try and reduce illnesses caused by salmonella […]

TUCKER, Ga. — The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council is currently accepting applications for a new Innovation in Safety & Health Award program. The program is open to National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) members and is intended for poultry and egg industry members that […]

ALBANY — New York is making it easier for new craft beverage producers to start their businesses. Governor Kathy Hochul signed A7757/S6256A, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo & Senator Michelle Hinchey, requiring the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to create a 6-month temporary retail and manufacturing permit, inclusive of all of the craft beverage […]