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Campbell Soup releases commitment to improve treatment of broiler chickens by 2024

The commitment entails working with suppliers to improve the treatment of broiler chickens by 2024.

October 4, 2017

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., announced a commitment to move its U.S. chicken meat supply to a higher standard of animal welfare by 2024.

Champions 12.3 launches food loss, waste report

Governments and organizations across Europe, Africa and the United States have taken a number of notable steps over the past year, but more is needed worldwide.

September 20, 2017

A new report assesses the world’s progress toward Target 12.3 of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), which calls on all nations to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030.

Whole and ancient grains bring nutrition and functionality to snacks and baked goods

New choices and grain formats become available for snack and bakery application

Maxine Weber

September 13, 2017

In the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the USDA recommended that we consume 6 ounce equivalents of grains per day, half of which should be whole grains.

Food Safety

EU Poultry recalls reach highest level since 2002

As poultry becomes more popular meat in Britain, recalls increase

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2017

A new report says that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level in the EU since 2002.

Study: Safer meat requires reducing risks where food animals are raised

A variety of pre-harvest interventions can significantly reduce the risk that bacteria harmful to humans will infect food animals.

July 24, 2017

Wider use of evidence-based food safety interventions on farms and feedlots would significantly reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated meat and poultry, according to a report released The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia.

One result of the trend towards antibiotic-free production is the industry must use new ingredients in feeds

Technology intervenes on pre-harvest interventions

Consumer demand for antibiotic-free products requires new  pre-harvest interventions.

Megan Pellegrini

June 22, 2017

Consumers increasingly demand antibiotic-free meat and poultry. So how do processors prevent contamination during the pre-harvest stage without using this common antimicrobial?

Soybean sprouts recalled due to possible Listeria

Sprouts distributed to retail stores in three states

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

Springfield, Va.-based Happy Sprout is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts due to potential Listeria contamination.

Report highlights role of sustainable seafood certification

The MSC report shows that 94% of fisheries entering the MSC-certified program have made at least one improvement to achieve or maintain certification.

June 1, 2017

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Washington, D.C., published a comprehensive analysis of the impact of sustainable seafood certification in safeguarding marine resources.