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EFSA Reports on Mitigating Spread of AMR in Food-Producing Animals During Transport

October 25, 2022

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on mitigation strategies for the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—a global food safety and public health threat—among food-producing animals during transport.

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EFSA Report Analyzes Future Food Safety Challenges

Bailee Henderson

April 29, 2022

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released an in-depth report on the potential future impact of new and evolving foods, technologies, and priorities, to help identify areas for research and collaboration.

EU Countries Struggle to Check Business Compliance Due to Lack of Resources

February 24, 2021

According to a recently released report, many European countries are unable to perform planned checks on businesses, due to resource issues.

Tyson Fresh Meats, IdentiGEN collaborate to trace beef using DNA technology

A DNA sample from cattle entering the Open Prairie program will be used to trace the origin of individual cuts of beef as they move through the supply chain.

March 29, 2019

Tyson Fresh Meats, the Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., collaborated with IdentiGEN, Lawrence, Kan., to use DNA technology to trace beef back to the individual animal of origin.

Diana Food's New Measures to Improve Chicken Sourcing

Trust—Traced Back to the Farm: Diana Food drives chicken sourcing integrity all the way down to a new factory and poultry farmers

September 24, 2018

Today's health-conscious consumers care not only about what they eat—but also about how their food is produced. To address those concerns, food and beverage manufacturers need many more details about sourcing from their food ingredient suppliers.

Maple Leaf Foods installs controlled atmosphere stunning technology at Edmonton poultry facility

The CAS technology is a humane system that will ensure birds are fully insensible prior to processing.

August 1, 2018

Maple Leaf Foods, Canada, announced plans to invest approximately $28 million to transition its Edmonton, Canada, poultry processing facility to world-class controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) technology.

Mobile app helps dairy producers track trends

Animate anionic mineral supplement delivers the critical minerals needed to help cows optimize calcium metabolism through proper pre-partum acidification.

July 25, 2018

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Quincy, Ill., introduced the new Animate app, a free mobile app that allows dairy producers to track critical pre-fresh metrics over time.

Nestlé pushes for higher chicken welfare standards in Europe

Taking a phased approach, Nestlé will actively work with supply chain partners and stakeholders to improve living conditions for chickens.

July 2, 2018

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced plans to improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe through its Herta, Buitoni, Wagner and Maggi brands.

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.

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