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AFFI Comments on New Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans

January 4, 2021

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for releasing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) that outline science-based recommendations designed to foster healthy dietary patterns for Americans of all ages, which can be achieved with frozen foods.

USDA, EPA, FDA announce partnership with Food Waste Reduction Alliance to formalize industry education, outreach efforts

The FWRA represents three major sectors of the supply chain—food manufacturing, retail and restaurant and foodservice.

October 31, 2019

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), Arlington, Va., to formalize industry education and outreach efforts.

USDA pilots new on-farm trials to enhance innovative conservation efforts on agricultural lands

Through On-Farm Trials, partners will collaborate to encourage the adoption of innovative practices and systems on agricultural lands.

May 16, 2019

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington, D.C., is investing up to $25 million per year over the next five years to help support the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands.

Report: Growth in QSRs outpaced full-service restaurants in most U.S. counties

A significant driver of QSR growth was the emergence of the fast-casual restaurant.

November 19, 2018

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Changes in the U.S. foodservice industry found the number of QSRs grew even more during the Great Recession, which lasted from December 2007 to June 2009, according to an examination produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (ERS), Washington, D.C.

Tippmann Innovation partners with USDA to determine cold storage warehouse demand in Northeast Maine

The need to create a smaller scale food logistics hub may be the answer in solving the lack of cold storage, reefer carrier availability.

August 7, 2018

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Tippmann Innovation, Fort Wayne, Ind., partnered with The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington, D.C., to assess current and long-term needs for growers and processors throughout Northeast Maine.

Rickenbacker International Airport upgrades animal transport facility

The renovation includes 12 new animal stalls, which provide space for livestock to rest before being inspected and exported.

July 17, 2018

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Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus, Ohio, renovated its animal transport facility.

ARYZTA appoints new CEO Europe, Growers Express names new CFO and more

April 20, 2018

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Superior Farms secures USDA approval for camera grading technology

This electronic grading system will provide detailed meat information about its lambs.

February 7, 2018

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Superior Farms, Sacramento, Calif., received USDA approval to begin grading carcasses with the VSS2000 System camera (electronic grading), what is said to be the first digital camera to be approved for use in the U.S. lamb industry.

USDA, FDA form agreement to bolster food safety practices, regulations

The formal agreement outlines efforts to increase interagency collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness on produce safety and biotechnology activities, while providing clarity to manufacturers.

February 2, 2018

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington, D.C., and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., formed an agreement aimed at making the oversight of food more efficient and effective by bolstering coordination between the two agencies.

Researchers explore solutions to food waste with USDA-funded project

The first project will test online marketplaces and mobile apps.

July 20, 2017

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Researchers from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Ariz., will explore solutions to food waste through two unique research projects funded by the USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.