USDA | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

UPSIDE Foods is the First to Receive U.S. FDA ‘Green Light’ for Cultivated Meat

November 18, 2022

The FDA released a memo detailing the agency's review of the data and information provided by UPSIDE Foods to establish the safety of its cultivated chicken filet.

Organic Valley Receives USDA Grant to Fund Carbon Reduction on 500 Farms

September 21, 2022

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Through this program, Organic Valley will include direct farmer payments for carbon reduction and removal, as well as cost-share for design and implementation of climate-smart agriculture practices.

GoodPop Cleans Up Another Classic Frozen Treat With New Organic Junior Pops

March 25, 2022

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The pops come in a variety pack of six in three fan-favorite flavors, Orange, Cherry, and Grape and are now available at GoodPop's online shop, Sprouts Farmers Markets, and H-E-B stores nationwide.

Frozen Cooked Chicken Recall Listeria Tyson Foods Dexter Missouri Plant

Tyson Foods Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Frozen, Fully Cooked Chicken Due to Listeria Concerns

July 6, 2021

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Tyson Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken as a precaution due to possible exposure to Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products were produced at one plant located in Dexter, Missouri, between December 26 of 2020 and April 13 of 2021 and distributed to foodservice and retail customers nationwide and Puerto Rico.

AFFI Comments on New Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans

January 4, 2021

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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.

Clarion UX and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have announced dates and locations for The NGA Show through 2023. The NGA Show is the place where independent grocers have gathered for over 35 years, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel.

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UPSIDE Foods is the First to Receive U.S. FDA ‘Green Light’ for Cultivated Meat

Organic Valley Receives USDA Grant to Fund Carbon Reduction on 500 Farms

GoodPop Cleans Up Another Classic Frozen Treat With New Organic Junior Pops

Tyson Foods Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Frozen, Fully Cooked Chicken Due to Listeria Concerns

AFFI Comments on New Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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

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

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

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

Rickenbacker International Airport upgrades animal transport facility

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