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Jan 31, 2012 Accurate, Timely Foodborne Illness Data Needed to Improve U.S. Food Safety
Food attribution data is essential to understand better the relationship and associated risks between microorganisms and food, the American Meat Institute (AMI) told ...
Jan 27, 2012 AMI Calls for Voluntary Sodium Reduction Initiatives that Don’t Compromise Food Safety
The American Meat Institute submitted comments in response to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) notice entitled, "Approaches to Reducing Sodium Consumption; Establishment of Dockets; Request for Comments, Data, and Information..."
Jan 26, 2012 FSIS Proposes New Electronic Export Application and Certification System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a new rule...
Jan 26, 2012 USDA Revises School Meal Guidelines
For the first time in 15 years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new school meal guidelines...
Jan 26, 2012 FSIS Reissues Notices On RTE Operations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 07-12, Intensified Verification Testing and 'For Cause' Food Safety Assessments in Response to Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Testing Results. ...
Jan 25, 2012 USDA Awards $25 Million Grant to University of Nebraska-Lincoln for E. Coli Research
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $25 million to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)...
Jan 25, 2012 AMI Joins 85 Other Organizations to Oppose Trade Reorganization Proposal
The American Meat Institute has joined 85 other small, medium and large enterprises representing a wide segment of the business and agricultural communities engaged in international trade and investment...
Jan 24, 2012 Supreme Court Rules Federal Meat Inspection Act Preempts California Law
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Federal Meat Inspection Act preempts...
Jan 20, 2012 FSIS Proposes Modernization Of Poultry Inspection System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a modernization of young chicken and turkey slaughter inspection...
Jan 12, 2012 AMI Accepting Applications for Safety and Environmental Recognition Awards
The American Meat Institute is now accepting applications for its Safety and Environmental Recognition Awards....
Jan 9, 2012 USDA Announces Five FSIS District Office Closures, Other Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced cuts to USDA agency budgets, including the consolidation of 15 Food Safety and Inspection Service District Offices ...
Jan 6, 2012 Register Today for Annual Meet Conference and Save $100
Registration for the 2012 Annual Meat Conference, to be held February 19-21 at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Fla., at the early bird rate of $595 ends today...
Jan 6, 2012 AMI Partners With American Airlines, Lufthansa To Offer Discounted Airfare for 2012 Expo
The American Meat Institute is partnering with American Airlines and Lufthansa to provide attendees discounts on airfare ...
Jan 5, 2012 FSIS Updates List of Safe and Suitable Ingredients
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 7120.1, Revision 10: Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products...
Jan 4, 2012 Study: Low Protein Diets More Likely To Lead In Increases In Body Fat
A diet high in protein helps build lean muscle mass and while low protein diets are more apt to lead to increases in body fat according to a new study ...
Jan 4, 2012 FDA Issues Order Restricting Antimicrobial Drug Use In Animals
The FDA has issued an order to restrict the use of cephalosporin antibiotics, which are given to some cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys before slaughter. ...
Dec 30, 2011 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Nabs ESPN's Page 2 'Quote of the Year'
National Hot Dog and Sausage Council President Janet Riley took the top spot in ESPN's Page 2 'Quote of the Year' countdown
Dec 29, 2011 FSIS Issues Notices on RLm Sampling Procedures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 79-11: Compositing of Environmental Samples Collected During Routine Listeria monocytogenes (RLm) Sampling. ...
Dec 22, 2011 President's Food Safety Working Group Issues Progress Report
The President's Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) issued a progress report in December 2011 ...
Dec 13, 2011 FSIS Delaying Effective Date for Nutritional Labeling of Single-Ingredient and Ground or Chopped Meat Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is delaying the effective date of the final regulations that require nutrition labeling of the major cuts of single-ingredient, raw meat and poultry products ...
Dec 13, 2011 AMI Joins Other Industry Associations in Calling for Delay in Implementing FSIS Non-O157 STEC Declaration
AMI joined a large coalition of industry associations in requesting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to delay implementation of its recent Federal Register publication ...
Dec 9, 2011 GIPSA Expected to Publish Key Parts of Livestock and Poultry Marketing Rule in December 9 Federal Register
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is expected to publish in the Federal Register today the long-awaited final rule ...
Dec 8, 2011 EPA Lifts Administrative Stay on Reporting Requirements for Hydrogen Sulfide
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lifted its administrative stay of the Emergency Planning and Right To Know Act (EPCRA) section 313 toxic chemical release reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide ...
Dec 7, 2011 AMI, Other Associations Request Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard's Impact on Economy
AMI has joined a coalition of U.S. livestock and poultry industry associations in requesting a hearing to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard’s (RFS) impact on the economy. ...
Dec 6, 2011 AMI, AMSA Address Myths Surrounding Environmental Impact of Meat Production in Most Recent Mythcrushers Installment
The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), today launched the fourth installment of seven new myth-crushing videos ...
Dec 6, 2011 AMI Urges Administration to Include Japan in Trans-Pacific Partnership
AMI joined a diverse group of food and agricultural organizations in urging Obama Administration to work quickly and closely with Japan ...
Dec 5, 2011 FSIS Proposes New Rule to Expand Circumstances for Approval of Generic Labels
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat and poultry products inspection regulations to expand the circumstances ...
Dec 2, 2011 House Passes Bill to stop 'Ambush Elections' and 'Micro Unions'
In a bipartisan vote of 235-188, the House of Representatives November 30 passed the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). ...
Dec 1, 2011 Discounted Hotel Room Rates Available for the Upcoming Exhibitor Forum at Omni Dallas
Discounted $99 hotel room rates are available for American Meat Institute's (AMI) free exhibitor forum December 13-14, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. ...
Nov 30, 2011 National Research Council Releases Report Recommending Posting of Testing and Inspection Data With Plant Names Identified
The National Academy of Sciences' (NAS) National Research Council today released a new report that recommends the public posting of Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) inspection and testing data with plants identified ...
Nov 29, 2011 FDA, FSIS Extend Deadline for Comments and Data on Sodium Intake and Reduction Strategies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are extending the comment period to January 27, 2012 ...
Nov 29, 2011 Convenience Stores Providing Competition for Fast Food Restaurants, Research Finds
Consumers are taking advantage of the expanding convenience store foodservice options, many times at the expense of quick-service restaurants ...
Nov 28, 2011 Meat Industry Injury and Illness Rates Remain At Record Low
The meat industry's workplace injury and illness rates remain at a record low, according to new numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ...
Nov 21, 2011 Cost of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Up 13 Percent
The retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings, increased about 13 percent this year ...
Nov 18, 2011 WTO Rules in Favor of Canada in Complaint Over U.S. Country-of-Origin Labeling Law
The World Trade Organization (WTO) today ruled in favor of Canada and Mexico in a complaint against the U.S. mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) law ...
Nov 17, 2011 American Meat Science Association Releases White Paper: Sodium Nitrite Essential, Safe in Processed Meat and Poultry
A new American Meat Science Association (AMSA) white paper examining sodium nitrite in processed meats concludes that nitrite is essential to ensuring product safety ...
Nov 17, 2011 House, Senate Pass 2012 Agriculture Spending Bill
The House and Senate today passed a 2012 federal spending 'minibus' bill that included ...
Nov 16, 2011 AMI-Alchemy Webinar With Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Slated for Thursday, November 17
The American Meat Institute and Alchemy have partnered together to host a webinar titled "20+ years of Animal Handling Advocacy -- A Conversation with Temple Grandin" ...
Nov 16, 2011 FSIS Extends Comment Period on STEC Notice; March Launch of Sampling Program Remains in Place
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Administrator Alfred Almanza informed AMI in a letter received today that the agency will extend by 30 days the comment deadline ...
Nov 15, 2011 AMI, AMSA Address Myths Surrounding Processed Meats in Most Recent Mythcrushers Installment
The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), today launched the third installment of seven new myth-crushing videos ...
Nov 14, 2011 Consumers Only Willing to Pay A Small Percentage More for Sustainable Food, Survey Finds
While more than half of respondents (57 percent) in a recent Mintel survey say they willing to pay more for local and sustainable fare, the majority of those are only willing to pay a mere 1-5 percent more. ...
Nov 10, 2011 AMIF to Co-Sponsor Webinar on FSIS E. coli Policy and Upcoming HACCP Validation Guidance Document
AMIF is co-sponsoring a new webinar on the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) E. coli policy and the pending HACCP validation guidance document. ...
Nov 10, 2011 AMI Joins Diverse Group of Organizations in Opposition to Expansion of Federal Support for Ethanol
AMI joined a diverse group of organizations in urging House and Senate leaders to reject efforts to continue or expand federal support for corn ethanol ...
Nov 10, 2011 U.S. Corn Yield Projections Lowest Since 2003, Says USDA
Corn production for 2011-12 is forecast at 146.7 bushels per acre, the lowest since 2003-04, according to this month's United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report. ...
Nov 8, 2011 FSIS Issues Directive on Verifying Sanitary Dressing and Process Control Procedures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 6410.1, Revision 1: Verifying Sanitary Dressing and Process Control Procedures by Off-line Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) in Slaughter Operations of Cattle of any Age. ...
Nov 8, 2011 FSIS Issues Final Rule on New Definitions and Standards for Official U.S. Classes of Poultry
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a final rule on its definitions and standards for the official U.S. classes of poultry. ...
Nov 4, 2011 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Affirms Hot Dog Safety and Nutrition in Humorous Daily Show Interview
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council last night affirmed hot dog safety in a humorous interview on John Stewart's "The Daily Show." ...
Nov 3, 2011 Food Prices Deliver Blow to Holiday Budgets, Survey Finds
More than a third of U.S. consumers expect rising food prices to cause them to cut back on holiday spending ...
Nov 2, 2011 AMI Elects Industry Leaders to Guide Organization in Coming Year
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has elected the six officers who will guide the organization through the next year. ...
Nov 2, 2011 AMI Foundation October Newsletter Available Online
The October 2011 edition of American Meat Institute Foundation News, a quarterly update on research, education and information, is now available. ...
Nov 2, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Reviewing Establishment Salmonella Control Programs for Raw Classes of Meat or Poultry Product
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Notice 57-11: Reviewing Establishment Salmonella Control Programs for Raw Classes of Meat or Poultry Product. ...
Oct 25, 2011 AMI, AMSA Launch Second Installment of New Meat Myth Crusher Series
The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), today launched the second installment of seven new myth-crushing videos ...
Oct 21, 2011 Mexico Lifts Tariffs on Pork and Other Products
Mexico has lifted tariffs on pork and other products now that the long-stalled pilot cross-border trucking program is under way. ...
Oct 21, 2011 AMI Offering Special Benefits for First-Time Exhibitors at 2012 Expo
AMI is excited to offer a new package of benefits and promotional opportunities at no cost for first-time exhibitors ...
Oct 18, 2011 Miss America Teresa Scanlan Joins Animal Agriculture Alliance in Celebrating Work of Nation's Farmers and Ranchers
Miss American 2011 Teresa Scanlan is teaming up with the Animal Agriculture Alliance to launch a new website ...
Oct 14, 2011 Agencies to Host Public Meeting on Pre-Harvest Pathogen Control Strategies
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are hosting a public meeting ...
Oct 13, 2011 Congress Passes Long-Awaited Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama
Congress has passed three long-stalled trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama. ...
Oct 12, 2011 AMI Requests Extension of Comment Period on FSIS Non-O157 STEC Declaration
The American Meat Institute (AMI) joined seven other industry associations in requesting an extension of the comment period regarding the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) recent Federal Register publication ...
Oct 11, 2011 Agencies Announce a Joint Public Meeting on Approaches to Reduce Sodium Consumption
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) will hold a joint meeting ...
Oct 7, 2011 Today is Early Bird Registration Deadline for Meat and Poultry Research Conference
Today is the final day to register for the inaugural Meat and Poultry Research Conference at a special early bird rate. ...
Oct 4, 2011 AMI Calls for Food Safety Funding Without New Food Taxes or User Fees
AMI joined a diverse group of food and agriculture organizations...
Oct 4, 2011 2012 AMI Expo to Feature Popular Meat Tech Presentations
Meat Tech, a popular series of exhibitor presentations, will return to the show floor AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, May 1-3, 2012 ...
Oct 3, 2011 Free Trade Agreements Sent to Congress; AMI Urges Swift Action
President Obama today sent three long-stalled free trade agreements (FTAs), with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, to Congress for final ratification. ...
Sep 30, 2011 FSIS Issues Directives on Sanitation Compliance Verification
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5000.4 Revision 1, which provides instructions to FSIS inspection program personnel ...
Sep 30, 2011 Early Bird Registration Deadline for Meat and Poultry Research Conference is October 7
The early bird deadline to register for the inaugural Meat and Poultry Research Conference, to be held November 1-2, 2011 ...
Sep 30, 2011 FDA Announces Retail Food Safety Action Plan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its Retail Food Safety Action Plan. ...
Sep 29, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Verification Activities for the Use and Labeling of Ingredients of Public Health Concern, Specifically Allergens
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 54-11: "Verification Activities for the Use and Labeling of Ingredients of Public Health Concern." ...
Sep 28, 2011 NIFA Fellowships Grant Program Releases FY2012 Request For Applications
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Fellowships Grant Program has released its FY2012 Request for Applications. ...
Sep 27, 2011 FSIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Establish Common Name for Enhanced Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the comment period on a proposed rule announced this summer to establish common or usual names ...
Sep 23, 2011 AMSA Student Leadership Conference to Be Held During 2012 AMI Expo
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) 2012 AMSA Student Leadership Conference will take place during the AMI...
Sep 23, 2011 FSIS Announces Changes in ICS Business Tier Structure
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 53-11: In-Commerce Surveillance Priorities. ...
Sep 22, 2011 E-verify Bill Passes Out of House Judiciary Committee
A bill, the Legal Workforce Act, that would require employers across the country...
Sep 21, 2011 AMI Joins More Than 50 Organizations in Opposition of Legislation Intended to Pressure China Exchange Rate
AMI joined more than 50 diverse organizations in calling on the United States Senate to oppose any legislation this fall that is intended to pressure China ...
Sep 20, 2011 Animal Handling Conference Hotel Reservation Deadline Approaching
The deadline to reserve rooms at a reduced rate for the 2011 AMI Foundation (AMIF) Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry, to be held October 19-20, 2011 ...
Sep 16, 2011 2012 AMI Expo to Exhibit at International Dairy Show
The 2012 AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, a promotional partner with the International Dairy Show ...
Sep 14, 2011 John Reddington Appointed to Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Animals and Animal Products
John Reddington, president of the U.S. Hides, Skin and Leather Association, has been appointed to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Animals and Animal Products. ...
Sep 14, 2011 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform New Report: Regulatory Process is 'Broken;' GIPSA Rule Cited as Example
Hearing Examines the Effects of Broken Regulations on Businesses and Working Americans
Sep 14, 2011 FSIS Issues FY2011-2016 Strategic Plan
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released its FY2011-2016 Strategic Plan. ...
Sep 14, 2011 National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to Hold Public Meetings
The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will hold public meetings of the full committee and subcommittees ...
Sep 14, 2011 Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Producers Tell Congress about Feed Availability Challenges; Cite Federal Ethanol Policies for Rise in Feed Prices
In a hearing today before the House Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, several producers and...
Sep 13, 2011 AMI Joins Diverse Group of More Than 100 Organizations In Urging Congress To Allow Ethanol Tax Credit to Expire
AMI joined 103 organizations from multiple...
Sep 13, 2011 FSIS Announcement that it will Classify six Strains of non-O157 E. coli as 'Adulterants' When Found in Ground Beef Lacks Scientific Support
Announcement Comes as Agency Notes Illnesses from Pathogen Are Not Primarily Due to Beef and is Unsure of Illness Prevention...
Sep 13, 2011 FSIS and FDA Announce Intention to Obtain Comments and Data on Sodium Intake and Reduction Strategies
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced they will publish a notice...
Sep 13, 2011 AMI Joins Coalition in Urging 'Super Committee' to Oppose User Fees for Federal Inspection of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today joined more than 20 food and agriculture
Sep 12, 2011 USDA Projects 417 Million Bushel Reduction in Corn Production; AMI Says Higher Corn, Food Prices on the Horizon
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that U.S. corn production for 2011-12 will be 417 million bushels lower ...
Sep 8, 2011 USDA: 17.2 Million U.S. Households Lack Access to Adequate Food
Approximately 14.5 percent (17.2 million households) were food insecure in 2010, according to a recent report ...
Sep 8, 2011 2008 CDC Foodborne Outbreak Data Now Available; Total Outbreaks Decline By 10 Percent from 2007 to 2008
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its long-awaited 2008 surveillance for foodborne disease outbreak data. ...
Sep 6, 2011 Eligible Foreign Establishment Lists Revised
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recently updated its Eligible Foreign Establishment List for the following countries ...
Aug 31, 2011 Early Bird Registration Deadline for AMIF Animal Care and Handling Conference Friday, September 2
The early bird deadline to register for the 2011 Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry is this Friday, September 2. ...
Aug 30, 2011 EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Deadline September 30
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's...
Aug 29, 2011 Fast-Casual Burger Segment Continues to Grow
The fast-casual boom continues, with more than half of the Top 75 hamburger chains now fast-casual brands ...
Aug 26, 2011 Early Bird Registration Deadline for AMIF Animal Care and Handling Conference Approaching
The early bird deadline to register for the 2011 Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry is September 2. ...
Aug 25, 2011 AMI Calls for Continued Support of U.S. Codex
AMI joined other members of the Food Industry Codex Coalition (FICC) in commending the U.S. Codex on its leadership and calling for continued support of organization. ...
Aug 23, 2011 AMI Urges NLRB to Withdraw Proposed 'Ambush Elections' Rule
AMI, along with more than 275 members of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace...
Aug 18, 2011 AMI: Hoosiers Need Credible Diet Advice, Not from Vegan Advocacy Group
When eaten in moderation, hot dogs can be included in a balanced diet as they come in a wide variety of nutrition and taste formulas and are an excellent source of protein ...
Aug 18, 2011 Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Now In Effect
The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement took effect...
Aug 18, 2011 AMI: Obama, Not Congress, Must Act on Trade Agreements
President Obama remarked earlier this week at a town hall meeting in Cannon Falls, Minnesota ...
Aug 16, 2011 Livestock Producers Urge President Obama to Stop GIPSA Rule
"Mr. President, America needs jobs. The GIPSA rule would kill them," stated the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, National Cattlemen's Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council ..."
Aug 16, 2011 FSIS to Replace Fast Antimicrobial Screen Test with Kidney Inhibition Swab Test
The Food Safety and Inspection Service...
Aug 16, 2011 AMI Voices Support for Legislation Ensuring Fair SPS Standards in Trade Agreements
AMI joined more than 45 agricultural and food organizations and companies in voicing support for H.R. 2707, the Agricultural Trade Facilitation Act ...
Aug 15, 2011 Listeria Prevalence in RTE Meat and Poultry Declines in 2010; 81 Percent Drop Since 2000
Listeria prevalence in all ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products was .28 in 2010, according to data released by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). ...
Aug 15, 2011 USDA Announces Directive on Humane Handling Enforcement Measures
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service...
Aug 12, 2011 FSIS Phasing Out Form Documentation of Production Information on Post-Lethality Exposed RTE Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 41:11: Discontinuation of FSIS Form 10,240-1 ...
Aug 12, 2011 FSIS Issues Official Announcement to Inspection Personnel on Nutrition Labeling Rule of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an official announcement...
Aug 12, 2011 FSIS Issues Directive on Verification of Salmonella Initiative Program
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection...
Aug 10, 2011 FSIS Issues Instructions for Carcass Selection for National Residue Program
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 40:11: Instructions for Carcass Selection for the National Residue Program Scheduled Samples. ...
Aug 10, 2011 Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Australia, Canada, Italy and New Zealand Revised
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Australia, Canada, Italy and New Zealand. ...
Aug 9, 2011 USDA Announces Proposed Rule for Animal Disease Traceability
In an effort to improve the system that tracks...
Aug 4, 2011 Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Australia, Canada, Italy and New Zealand Revised
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Australia, Canada, Italy and New Zealand. ...
Aug 3, 2011 FSIS Issues Directive on Food Defense Surveillance Procedures and Terrorism Advisory System Alert Response
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5420.3, Revision 6, which describes the Food Defense Surveillance Procedures that Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Program Evaluation, Enforcement and Review (OPEER) ...
Aug 3, 2011 FDA Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Rule on 'Gluten-Free' Labeling
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule on the "gluten-free'" labeling of foods ...
Aug 3, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: USDA to Announce New Traceback Procedures in 90 Days
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will announce the first step ...
Aug 2, 2011 Animal Care and Handling Conference to Feature New Sessions on Sustainability, Impact of Media and More
The AMI Foundation (AMIF) Animal Care and Handling Conference, the leading animal welfare education opportunity for meat companies, will feature a number of new sessions ...
Jul 29, 2011 2011 Annual Hot Dog Lunch Photos Viewable Online
Photos of the American Meat Institute's Annual Hot Dog Lunch, held Wednesday, July 27, 2011, on Capitol Hill, are now viewable online. ...
Jul 29, 2011 AMI Urges Immediate Action on Free Trade Agreements
AMI joined 122 companies and organizations representing nearly all sectors of the U.S. agriculture economy in urging President Obama ...
Jul 28, 2011 AMI Urges Passage of Amendment to Block Funding for E15
AMI joined a number of animal agriculture groups in voicing its support for the Sullivan-Peters amendment ...
Jul 28, 2011 USDA, SBA to Host National Export Initiative Small Business Tour
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will host ...
Jul 28, 2011 AMI Calls for Passage of Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act; Opposes 'Card Check' by Regulation
AMI joined 225 national, state and local associations from broad and diverse industries...
Jul 27, 2011 AMI's Annual Hot Dog Lunch Hits Home Run on Capitol Hill
More than 1,000 Capitol Hill lawmakers, staff, meat industry representatives and members of the media today convened at the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard ...
Jul 25, 2011 AMI Guest Column: American Agriculture Paying Stiff Price for Stalled Agreements
Four years of trade benefits for U.S. farmers, ranchers and food processors have been forfeited because of inaction on pending free trade agreements ...
Jul 22, 2011 Senators Urge Administration to Advance Pending FTAs, Separate TAA Bill
In a letter to President Barack Obama, 12 Senators urged the Administration to submit the pending Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements ...
Jul 21, 2011 USDA Announces Proposed Rule on Labeling Requirements for Added Solutions to Raw Meat and Poultry Products; AMI Calls Proposal 'Unnecessary' and 'Wasteful'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today...
Jul 19, 2011 FSIS Launches Food Safety Smartphone Application
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has launched a web-based smartphone application that instantly answers food safety questions ...
Jul 18, 2011 Hamburger Consumption Up Since 2009, Finds Technomic
Hamburger consumption is up considerably since 2009, according to a new study by foodservice research firm Technomic. ...
Jul 14, 2011 Industry Associations Launch New Website Explaining Ethanol's Connection to Food Prices and Urging Action
The American Meat Institute, in partnership with the National Chicken Council, National Meat Association and National Turkey Federation, today launched a new website ...
Jul 14, 2011 AMI Files Comments on Proposed Principles for Food Marketed to Children
Although AMI supports initiatives that are voluntary, science-based, practical and...
Jul 13, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Changes to Salmonella Initiative Program
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published in today's Federal Register a notice on policy developments and changes regarding ...
Jul 13, 2011 AMI Files Comments in Support New FSIS Test and Hold Procedures
AMI reiterated its support for controlling sampled product in comments submitted in response to Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Docket No. 2005-0044 ...
Jul 11, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice Announcing Temporary Changes in Sampling Frequency for E. coli 0157:H7
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 36-11: Temporary Changes in Sampling Frequency for E. coli O157:H7 Testing in Raw Ground Beef. ...
Jul 8, 2011 Center of the Plate Training Short Course Set For September 22 - 23 in Chicago; Registration Special Offer Available
Registration is now open for the Center of the Plate...
Jul 8, 2011 Lawmakers, Livestock and Poultry Producers Express Frustrations About GIPSA Rule in Hearing About Its Potential Impact on Small Businesses; Chairman Calls For Revised RFA
Lawmakers and livestock and poultry producers ...
Jul 7, 2011 Interventions, Non-O157 STECs, Regulations and Sampling Focus of E. coli Conference Aug. 17-18 in Chicago
AMI is partnering with the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) and 10 other industry associations to host an E. coli Conference for beef further processors ...
Jul 7, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Verification Activities Related to the Use of Ingredients of Public Health Concern
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 35-11: Verification Activities Related to the Use of Ingredients of Public Health Concern. ...
Jul 7, 2011 USDA Releases Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its semi-annual regulatory agenda. ...
Jul 6, 2011 U.S., Mexico Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Resolve Cross-Border Trucking Dispute
The Secretaries of the United States Department of Transportation and Communication and Transportation of Mexico today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on long-haul cross-border trucking. ...
Jul 6, 2011 FSIS Announces New Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in Chilled Carcasses
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 31-11: New Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter ...
Jul 1, 2011 FSIS Announces Upcoming Annual Food Defense Plan Survey
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Directive 30-11: Sixth Food Defense Plan Survey ...
Jul 1, 2011 FSIS Issues Directive on Investigative Methodology for Misconduct Investigations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued Directive 8201.1: Investigative Methodology for Conducting Misconduct, Inspector General (OIG) Hotline ...
Jun 29, 2011 In Senate Hearing, USDA Chief Economist Says USDA Proposed Livestock Marketing Rule Exceeds $100 Million Threshold That Should Have Triggered Economic Analysis
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber was peppered with questions and frustrated comments from the members of the Senate Agriculture Committee during a hearing yesterday ...
Jun 28, 2011 McCormick Place Exhibitor Rights Reforms In Jeopardy Following Court Action
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois this week failed to stay a ruling that would have permitted new exhibitor rights and work rules ...
Jun 28, 2011 Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in California Non-Ambulatory Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ...
Jun 28, 2011 Time Running Out To Cast Your Vote in National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Photo Contest
Less than 24 hours remain to cast your vote in the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council's first-ever photo competition. ...
Jun 28, 2011 FSIS Issues Directive on Food Defense Procedures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5240.1, Revision 7: Food Defense Verification Procedures and National Terrorism Advisory System Alert (NTAS) Response for the Office of Field Operations. ...
Jun 27, 2011 AMI Files Comments in Response to Proposed Catfish Inspection Program; Calls for Comprehensive Risk Assessment
AMI has filed comments in response to a Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed rule for implementing a catfish inspection program ...
Jun 24, 2011 AMI Joins Broad Coalition in Opposing Chinese Currency Manipulation Legislation
In a letter to House and Senate Leadership yesterday...
Jun 23, 2011 AMI, Diverse Coalition Commend Bipartisan House Bill Introduced Today to End Ethanol Subsidy
Representatives Wally Herger (R-CA) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) today introduced a bipartisan bill that would bring an immediate end to both
Jun 20, 2011 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Selects Finalists in Photo Competition
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) has selected the 15 finalists - five from three categories (people, places and hot dog art) ...
Jun 16, 2011 House Spending Measure Halts 'GIPSA Rule'
House lawmakers today approved an agriculture funding bill that would prevent the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Jun 16, 2011 House and Senate Overwhelmingly Pass Separate Measures to Reduce Federal Support of Ethanol
In bipartisan actions, both the House of Representatives and the Senate today overwhelmingly approved two separate amendments ...
Jun 15, 2011 AMI Joins Industry Groups Urging USDA to Finalize Comprehensive BSE Rule
AMI joined the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the National Meat Association in urging the United States Department of Agriculture ...
Jun 15, 2011 AMI Applauds Proposed Legislation to Modify and Mandate E-Verify
AMI applauded House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX), who this week introduced ...
Jun 14, 2011 FSIS Publishes Final Rule on Donning and Doffing and Overtime Policy
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published in the Federal Register a final rule, Changes to the Schedule of Operations ...
Jun 10, 2011 Hot Dog Photo Contest Deadline June 17
The deadline for entering the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council photo contest is fast approaching. ...
Jun 9, 2011 FSIS Quarterly Newsletter for Small Plants Now Available
The latest edition of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Small Plant News, a quarterly newsletter written for small and very small establishments, is now available. ...
Jun 8, 2011 AMIF to Host Webinar on New Public Health Information System (PHIS)
The American Meat Institute Foundation and the HACCP Consulting Group are partnering to host an educational webinar on the Public Health Information System (PHIS) ...
Jun 7, 2011 U.S. Achieves Public Health Goals for E. coli O157:H7 Cases For Second Straight Year, CDC Says
The U.S. has achieved its 2010 health objective for E. coli O157:H7 cases in people for the second year ...
Jun 6, 2011 FSIS Delays PHIS Implementation for Second Wave of Circuits
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has delayed implementation of the second wave of circuits that was scheduled to begin today ...
Jun 2, 2011 New MyPlate Icon Unveiled to Replace Food Pyramid
The Obama administration today unveiled the new MyPlate icon that will replace the current MyPyramid image ...
Jun 1, 2011 House Appropriations Committee Approves 2012 Spending Bill that Prohibits Implementation of Proposed GIPSA Livestock Marketing Rule
The House Appropriations Committee late yesterday approved a 2012 Appropriations Bill that includes language to prevent USDA
May 31, 2011 AMI Op-Ed: Here's a Way to Cut Meat Prices Before Next Memorial Day
"Hamburgers and hot dogs aren't the only things being devoured at Memorial Day celebrations this year. ..."
May 27, 2011 High-Protein Breakfasts May Help Curb Cravings, Study Finds
Increased dietary protein at breakfast may reduce cravings and alter the neural activity in brain regions associated with food motivation ...
May 25, 2011 AMI and Show Partners Kick Off 2012 Convention Promotions In New Video Depicting Synergies of Co-Located Shows
AMI joined the Food Marketing Institute, United Fresh Produce and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture in a humorous kick-off video ...
May 25, 2011 AMIF Partners with NAMP to Launch New 'Center of Plate' Training Course: Cuts to Culinary
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) is partnering with the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) to launch a new course ...
May 24, 2011 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Launches Hot Dog Photo Contest
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) today launched its first ever photo contest aimed at celebrating one of America's oldest and most popular icons ...
May 24, 2011 USDA Revises Recommended Cooking Temperature for All Whole Cuts of Meat, Including Pork, to 145 F
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced it is updating
May 24, 2011 FSIS Reissues Notice on Target Testing for Chemical Residues; Changes Implementation Date to June 6
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reissued Notice 21-11: Level of In-Plant Targeted Testing for Chemical Residues ...
May 23, 2011 Marinade and Sauces Segment Experiencing Growth, Report Finds
The marinade and sauces segment is experiencing growth due, in part, to a return to the kitchen, according to the latest research from Mintel ...
May 20, 2011 AMI Calls for Continued Export Program Funding
AMI joined more than 120 members of the Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports in urging Congress ...
May 18, 2011 AMI Applauds Senators for Efforts to Repeal Ethanol Subsidies and Tariffs; Urges Swift Passage of Legislation
AMI today joined livestock and poultry groups in applauding Senators Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for their leadership in introducing ...
May 18, 2011 AMI Commends 147 Lawmakers Calling for Timeline on Economic Impact Analysis of Proposed GIPSA Rule
AMI today applauded the 147 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who wrote to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking a timeline ...
May 17, 2011 AMI Announces New, Improved Exhibit Hours for 2012 Expo
AMI announced today a new show pattern for the 2012 International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, to be held April 30-May 3, 2012 ...
May 16, 2011 AMI Voices Support of Pilot Trucking Program in Comments to DOT
AMI voiced its support for a new pilot program for long haul trucking from Mexico in comments submitted last week
May 16, 2011 Hotel Reservation Deadline for Listeria Workshop Extended
The discounted hotel reservation deadline has been extended for those wishing to attend the AMI Foundation Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop ...
May 13, 2011 Obama Announces Plan for Immigration Reform; Proposes Modifications to E-Verify
President Obama this week announced his plan for comprehensive immigration reform.
May 13, 2011 Ag Groups and Administration Officials Stress Importance of Implementing Pending Free Trade Agreements
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk testified Thursday...
May 13, 2011 New Federal Data: E.coli O157:H7 Found in Less Than One Quarter of One Percent of Samples; Prevalence down 72 Percent since 2000
New federal data show that E. coli O157:H7 is found in less than one quarter of one percent
May 13, 2011 Limit Federal Support of Corn Ethanol: AMI Op Ed in The Oklahoman
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle in a guest op ed published today in The Oklahoman...
May 10, 2011 AMIF Releases Request for Pre-Proposals
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) today released its 2011-2012 request for pre-proposals (RFP). ...
May 9, 2011 AMI Urges Lawmakers to Reject User Fees When Considering Plan to Reduce Deficit
AMI joined more than 20 industry associations in urging the "Gang of Six" to reject the administration's request for user fees as they work to formulate a plan ...
May 9, 2011 Spaces Still Available for AMIF Advanced Listeria Monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop
Spaces remain for the AMI Foundation Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop ...
May 6, 2011 Restaurants Picking Up on 'Local' Trend
The "local" claim on U.S. restaurant menus has grown by 13 percent in the past year, according a recent survey by Mintel Foodservice. ...
May 5, 2011 Pork Industry Representatives Discuss Critical Issues During House Hearing
Industry representatives this week outlined their views on key pork industry issues, including the livestock and poultry marketing rule proposed by GIPSA ...
May 5, 2011 AMI Urges Swift Congressional Approval of Pending FTAs
Citing "significant new market access opportunities for the foods we produce," the American Meat Institute (AMI) and more than a dozen food manufacturing associations urged ...
May 4, 2011 AMI Supports New Legislation to End Federal Support of Ethanol; Urges Budget Negotiators to Eliminate VEETC
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) yesterday introduced new legislation...
May 4, 2011 GAO Report Offers Recommendations for Improving Safety of Food Purchased Through USDA Commodity Program
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its recommendations on improving the safety of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity program ...
May 4, 2011 New Study: Sodium Reduction Linked to Higher Mortality
The cardiovascular death rate is more than 50 percent higher among people who consume less salt, according to a new study ...
May 4, 2011 Baucus Secures Commitment from Obama Administration to Expand Access for U.S. Beef in Korea
The Obama administration today announced a plan to fund U.S. beef promotion in Korea and to hold consultations on U.S. beef market access ...
May 3, 2011 AMI Launches Campaign to Combat Top Meat Myths
AMI, in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), today launched its "Meat MythCrushers" campaign in an effort to reconnect Americans to modern food production ...
May 3, 2011 AMI Supports Modified, Mandated E-Verify in Submitted Testimony to Congress
"Inclusive or exclusive of broader immigration reform, the industry supports modifications and a phased-in mandate of E-Verify..."
Apr 28, 2011 Government Agencies Release Proposed Voluntary Principles for Foods Marketed to Children
A government working group consisting of the Federal Trade Commission...
Apr 27, 2011 Results of National Hot Dog and Sausage Council's 2011 MLB Ballpark Hot Dog Report Featured in USA Today Snapshot
Results from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council's 2011 Major League Baseball...
Apr 25, 2011 AMI Joins U.S. and Canadian Industry Associations to File Comments on North American Regulatory Cooperation
AMI earlier this month joined the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and separately...
Apr 20, 2011 AMI Op Ed: Corn ethanol: Burning up food budgets
"While Nebraskans are closely watching gas prices escalate at the pump, they are also...
Apr 20, 2011 USDA Unveils Final Rule Permitting Interstate Shipment of State-Inspected Meat Products
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service yesterday unveiled a final rule permitting interstate shipment...
Apr 20, 2011 Fewer Than Ten Spaces Remain for AMI Foundation Ground Beef Workshop, April 27-28 in Kansas City
Fewer than ten spaces remain for the AMI Foundation Ground Beef Production for Safety Workshop...
Apr 19, 2011 Kirk: Panama Free Trade Agreement Ready for Congressional Consideration
Panama has fulfilled its commitments regarding the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement and this agreement is ready for congressional consideration ...
Apr 19, 2011 More than $36,000 Donated to Japan Disaster Relief Drive at AMI Expo
The American Meat Institute (AMI) and the Japan America Society of Chicago partnered last week...
Apr 18, 2011 Premium Menu Descriptions Resonate with Diners, Study Finds
Terms describing premium types and cuts of meat had a strong influence on perception of flavor and price thresholds ...
Apr 15, 2011 Tickets to Tonight's CMMA/AMI Cocktail Party at Expo Still Available
Tickets are still available for those wishing to attend the Chicago Midwest Meat Association (CMMA)-American Meat Institute (AMI) cocktail party ...
Apr 15, 2011 AMI Expo Saturday Registration Free for Processors/Packers
Processors/packers wishing to attend the final day of the 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition may register for free ...
Apr 15, 2011 Former Continental Airlines CEO Gordon Bethune Shares Success Story at AMI Expo
Former Continental Airlines CEO Gordon Bethune shared his journey from mechanic to head of a major airline and what it took to turn the struggling company around during a lively General Session today ...
Apr 14, 2011 Arrowsight Honored with American Meat Institute 2011 Supplier of the Year Award
Arrowsight, Inc. has been named the American Meat Institute's (AMI) 2011 Supplier of the Year. ...
Apr 14, 2011 Seaboard Foods Honored with American Meat Institute Edward C. Jones Community Service Award
Seaboard Foods today was awarded the American Meat Institute's (AMI) Edward C. Jones Community Service Award during the 2011 AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition in Chicago, Ill. ...
Apr 14, 2011 Cornell Professor Martin Wiedmann, DVM, Ph.D., Honored with American Meat Institute Foundation Scientific Achievement Award
Martin Wiedmann, DVM, Ph.D., professor in the department of food science at Cornell University ...
Apr 14, 2011 Former Tyson Chairman Don Tyson Honored with American Meat Institute Industry Advancement Award
The late Don Tyson, former chairman of Tyson Foods, Inc., today was honored today with the American Meat Institute's (AMI) highest award, the Industry Advancement Award. ...
Apr 14, 2011 Nearly 30 AMI Companies Pledge to Match Japan Disaster Relief Donations Made During Expo
Nearly 30 AMI member companies have pledged to match all contributions made during the Japan Disaster Relief Drive being held this week at the AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. ...
Apr 14, 2011 Latest Consumer Trends Outlined at AMI Expo Education Session
In front of a standing-room only crowd...
Apr 13, 2011 AMI Comments on School Lunch Nutrition Standards Emphasize Importance of Meat as Part of Balanced Diet
AMI stressed the importance of eating a balanced diet from all food groups and engaging in exercise as components of a healthy lifestyle in comments submitted ...
Apr 13, 2011 FSIS Issues Directive on Managing Information in PHIS System
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Directive 5300.1, Managing the Establishment Profile in the Public Health Information System (PHIS). ...
Apr 12, 2011 120 New Exhibitors to Participate in This Week's AMI Expo
Of the 369 exhibitors at this year's AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention, 120 are new exhibitors to the show. ...
Apr 11, 2011 FSIS Issues 12 Directives on Duties Under New PHIS System
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued 12 directives...
Apr 8, 2011 Beef Industry Representatives Discuss Critical Issues During House Hearing
Industry representatives this week outlined their views on key beef industry issues...
Apr 8, 2011 USDA Releases Contingency Plans in Event of Government Closure
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a contingency plan for every agency within the department in the event of a government closure. ...
Apr 8, 2011 AMI Says Strong Economic Incentives Exist to Handle Animals Humanely; Petitions to Ban Some Classes of Livestock are Unnecessary
In comments filed with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today, the American Meat Institute (AMI), detailed the strong economic benefits ...
Apr 7, 2011 AMI's 'U.S. Meat Industry at a Glance' Updated for 2011
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today released an updated version of its U.S. Meat Industry at a Glance ...
Apr 7, 2011 American Meat Institute Urges Administration to Classify Meat Inspectors As 'Essential Personnel' Not Subject to Work Stoppage if Government Closes
Without Inspectors, Meat and Poultry Plants May Not Operate
Apr 7, 2011 Calorie Counts on Menus Likely to Cause Few Long-Term Changes in Customer Ordering
Calorie information on menus will most likely have little long-term effect on consumer ordering patterns ...
Apr 7, 2011 2011 AMI Expo to Host Japan Disaster Relief Drive
Attendees at the 2011 AMI Expo will have the opportunity to participate in a disaster relief drive to aid Japanese victims ...
Apr 6, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Responsibilities When Chemical Residue Does Not Have Established Tolerance
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 14-11, Inspection Responsibilities When a Chemical Residue Does Not Have an Established Tolerance. ...
Apr 6, 2011 Deal Announced on U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement; AMI Urges Swift Passage
The Obama administration announced today an agreement with the government of Colombia...
Apr 6, 2011 FDA Publishes Proposed Rule on Nutrition Labeling for Menus
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published in the Federal Register its proposed requirements ...
Apr 6, 2011 FSIS and FDA Seeking Comments for Updating 2003 Listeria Monocytogenes Risk Assessment
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are requesting comments and scientific data and information to assist them in their plan to update a 2003 quantitative assessment. ...
Apr 6, 2011 Health and Wellness Education Track to Feature Sessions on Obesity, Dietary Guidelines and Consumer Attitudes
The 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill., will feature educational sessions and how to better communicate the value of meat and poultry ...
Apr 6, 2011 FSIS Issues Updated Directive on Suitable Ingredients Used in Production of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Directive 7120.1, Revision 6: Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products. ...
Apr 5, 2011 FSIS Grants AMI Petition to Require Plants to Control Products Tested By Agency Until Results Are Received
Department's Announcement Follows Two Requests from AMI to Mandate Policy
Apr 4, 2011 AMI Letter in Chicago Tribune: Energy Solutions Shouldn't Come From Corn
The U.S. needs energy solutions that do not rely on corn and do not drive food prices higher, according to a letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune ...
Apr 4, 2011 Schedule of Meat Tech Presentations at AMI Expo Now Available
The full schedule of Meat Tech presentations, to be delivered by exhibitors during the 2011 AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011 ...
Apr 1, 2011 General Session Speaker and Former CIA Director Michael Hayden Delivers Message to AMI Attendees
In a new message to 2011 AMI Expo attendees, General Session Speaker Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency (NSA) ...
Mar 31, 2011 Three High Protein Meals Per Day Promotes Weight Loss in Overweight Men, Study Finds
When keeping daily energy intake constant, three higher protein meals per day may be a more effective weight loss strategy ...
Mar 30, 2011 Hotels Still Accepting Reservations for AMI Expo
While the official housing deadline has passed, two hotels are still taking reservations for the 2011 AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention ...
Mar 30, 2011 Gregory Parham, DVM, Appointed APHIS Administrator
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed Gregory Parham, DVM, as administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). ...
Mar 29, 2011 AMI Expo Partners with International Dairy Show
The American Meat Institute (AMI) announced today a promotional partnership with The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) to cross endorse associations' trade shows. ...
Mar 29, 2011 2011 Expo Exhibitors May Reserve Space for 2012 for Reduced Rate at Onsite Sales Office
Exhibitors at the 2011 AMI Expo who reserve their booth space for next year's Expo before April 16 can save up to 33 percent. ...
Mar 28, 2011 FSIS Issues Instructional Notices on Chemical Residues
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued two instructional notices...
Mar 28, 2011 AMI Confirms Promotional Partnership with Petfood Forum
AMI announced today that a promotional partnership has been established between the 2011 Petfood Forum and the 2011 AMI Expo. ...
Mar 25, 2011 First Phase of FSIS Circuits Scheduled for Implementation
The first phase of Food Safety and Inspection (FSIS) circuits are scheduled to begin using the Health Information System (PHIS) on April 11, 2011. ...
Mar 24, 2011 Session on Remote Video Auditing Added to AMI Expo Education Lineup
An educational session on remote video auditing, featuring case studies from JBS and Arrowsight ...
Mar 23, 2011 AMI Hosts Exhibitor Training Session on Booth Staffing
AMI last week hosted a webinar training session on booth staffing, hosted by Marlys Arnold, trade show guru ...
Mar 22, 2011 Lincoln Journal Star Editorial Stresses Importance of Quick Passage of Korea FTA
While Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave a needed push to the proposed U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) earlier this month, more should be done ...
Mar 21, 2011 Retail Meat Prices Rise 9.2 Percent in February
Retail meat prices rose 9.2 percent last month on a seasonally-adjusted basis when compared to February 2010 ...
Mar 21, 2011 Forty Percent of 2011 AMI Expo Registrants Are New Attendees
Approximately 40 percent of those registered for the 2011 AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition are new attendees ...
Mar 18, 2011 AMI Applauds New Legislation that Would End Ethanol Tax Credit
AMI joined a broad and diverse coalition of more than 30...
Mar 18, 2011 Tickets to CMMA/AMI Cocktail Party Now Available Online
Those wishing to attend the Chicago Midwest Meat Association (CMMA)-AMI cocktail party during the 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ...
Mar 18, 2011 EPA Issues Extension to Greenhouse Gas Reporting Deadline
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that extends the deadline for reporting 2010 data ...
Mar 17, 2011 FSIS Sets New Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) yesterday announced implementation of revised and new performance standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter ...
Mar 16, 2011 Registration Open for AMI Foundation Advanced Listeria Monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop
Registration is open for the AMI Foundation Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop ...
Mar 16, 2011 Federal Appellate Court Rules Against Provision in EPA Regulation
In a unanimous decision handed down yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exceeded its statutory authority ...
Mar 15, 2011 AMI Foundation Recognizes Companies for Environmental and Workplace Safety Efforts
The AMI Foundation recognized plants for their environmental and worker safety efforts during the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) Annual Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment ...
Mar 11, 2011 AMI Urges Congress Against Using FDA 'User Fees' to Pay for Food Safety Modernization Act
In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration...
Mar 11, 2011 One in Four Americans Worried About Having Enough Money for Food, Survey Finds
One in four Americans is worried about having enough money to put food on the table in the coming year ...
Mar 10, 2011 AMI Safe Equipment Design Checklist Now Available
AMI has developed a Safe Equipment Design Checklist aimed at ensuring that equipment used in meat and poultry plants ...
Mar 10, 2011 OSI Group to Hold Quality Assurance Manager Meeting at AMI Expo
OSI Group will hold a quality assurance managers meeting during AMI Expo, April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. ...
Mar 9, 2011 AMI Reiterates Support for FTAs in Advance of Senate Hearing on 2011 Trade Agenda
AMI yesterday reiterated its support for the pending U.S. trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama in a letter to Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance. ...
Mar 9, 2011 Legislation Introduced to End Ethanol Subsidies; AMI Joins Coalition in Support
The American Meat Institute (AMI) joined more than 30 diverse organizations in sending a letter applauding...
Mar 9, 2011 New EU Food Labeling Rules Move Forward
The European Union (EU) Council of Agriculture Ministers recently adopted a common position on its draft regulation on new food labeling rules. ...
Mar 8, 2011 AMI Tells President’s Export Council Free Trade Agreements Key to U.S. Job and Economic Growth
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today emphasized the importance of three pending free trade agreements (FTAs) to U.S. jobs and economic growth in comments ...
Mar 7, 2011 AMIF Partners with NAMP on Flagship `Center of the Plate' Training Course
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) is partnering with the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) on its flagship Center of the Plate (COP) Training Course ...
Mar 7, 2011 OIG Says FSIS Should Reevaluate N-60 Sampling Program, But Agency Says Very Low Prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 Makes Pathogen Extremely Difficult to Detect
In a report released today, USDA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommended that the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) take steps to thoroughly reevaluate its N-60 sampling program ...
Mar 4, 2011 AMI Foundation Honors 10 Facilities with Environmental Achievement Awards
The AMI Foundation is honoring 10 facilities with its biennial Environmental Achievement Awards...
Mar 3, 2011 Freshman House Republicans Urge Obama to Move Forward on Pending Free Trade Agreements
In a letter this week to President Obama, 67 freshman Republican members...
Mar 3, 2011 Priority Period for 2012 AMI Expo Ends March 4
The priority period for space selection at the 2012 AMI International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ends March 4. ...
Mar 3, 2011 Obama: Mexican Trucking Deal Reached
President Barack Obama announced today that a deal has been reached in the longstanding dispute over cross-border trucking. ...
Mar 2, 2011 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Releases 'How-to' Cooking Videos
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council today unveiled 10 new cooking and recipe videos...
Mar 2, 2011 OSU Short Course on Thermal Processing of RTE Meat Products Slated for April 5-7
The 12th Annual Ohio State University Thermal Processing of Ready-to-Eat Meat Products Short Course will be held April 5-7, 2011 ...
Mar 2, 2011 AMI Expo Early Bird Registration Deal Expires Today
Today is the final day to save $50 per person on registration for AMI's 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ...
Mar 1, 2011 AMI Joins 89 Organizations in Opposing Subsidies for Corn Ethanol; GAO Report Says Ethanol Tax Credit 'Duplicative' and 'Unneeded'
A broad coalition of 90 organizations, including the American Meat Institute...
Mar 1, 2011 Deadline for Nominations for AMI Annual Awards is March 10
The deadline for nominations for AMI's annual awards is quickly approaching. ...
Feb 28, 2011 AMI Provides Cutting-Edge Educational Opportunities for Exhibitors to Ensure Success at AMI Expo
AMI recently hosted a webinar with Marlys Arnold, trade show guru of ethnoMetrics, who provided participants ...
Feb 28, 2011 AMI Joins Food and Agriculture Coalition in Opposing Proposed 'User Fees'
In letters sent today to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate...
Feb 25, 2011 AMI Spring Expo Features Full Slate of Networking Events
The 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill., will feature a full slate of networking events ...
Feb 25, 2011 AMI Announces Winners of Spring Expo Early Registration Contests
AMI announced that Glen Sansom, Kessler Foods quality assurance director, has been awarded a one weekend night stay ...
Feb 24, 2011 Global Consumers Want More Nutritional Information When Dining Out, Study Finds
Seventy percent of U.S. diners want more information about the sourcing and nutritional value of their meals when dining out ...
Feb 24, 2011 AMI Animal Welfare Committee Briefs Capitol Hill During D.C. Meeting This Week
AMI's Animal Welfare Committee this week briefed Capitol Hill staffers as part an effort to educate policymakers about regulatory requirements ...
Feb 23, 2011 Show Floor at AMI's Spring Expo in Chicago Continues to Grow
AMI's International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011, at Chicago's McCormick Place ...
Feb 22, 2011 Power of Meat Study: Purchasing Behavior Reaching New Balance
The world of grocery shopping appears to be reaching a new balance, with net spending rising for the first time in three years ...
Feb 22, 2011 AMI to Host Supplier Briefing on AMI 2012 Expo
AMI will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT about exhibit sales and the priority period space assignment ...
Feb 19, 2011 Houses Passes Two Amendments That Would Reduce Federal Support of Ethanol
After a four day debate ending in the early morning hours today, the House of Representatives passed...
Feb 18, 2011 Public Meeting to Address 5th Session of Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food
A public meeting will be held on February 22, 2011, to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items ...
Feb 18, 2011 AMI Politico Op-Ed: President's Executive Order to Remove Outdated Regulations Comes Just in the Nick of Time
"President Barack Obama said the right words for millions of businesses when he pledged a government that regulates and protects consumers without smothering economic growth ..."
Feb 18, 2011 Congressmen Press Vilsack on Timeline for GIPSA Economic Analysis
During a House Agriculture Committee hearing yesterday on the state of the U.S. farm economy...
Feb 18, 2011 Leaders of Congressional Committees with International Trade Jurisdiction Urge Taiwan to Restore U.S. Beef Trade
A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders yesterday called on Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou...
Feb 17, 2011 AMSA Student Leadership Conference to Be Held Prior to AMI Spring Expo
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) 2011 AMSA Student Leadership Conference will take place prior to ...
Feb 17, 2011 AMI Supports Amendments to the Continuing Resolution That Would Reduce Federal Support of Ethanol
In separate letters, the American Meat Institute (AMI) joined a broad coalition of associations...
Feb 17, 2011 Canada Announces New Food Allergen Labeling Regulations
Canada Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced this week new regulations to tighten Canada's labeling of food allergens and gluten sources. ...
Feb 16, 2011 NAMP Partners with AMI to Co-Sponsor Food Safety Education Programming at Spring Expo
The North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) is partnering with the American Meat Institute (AMI) to co-sponsor the food safety education programming ...
Feb 16, 2011 USDA Report Notes Continued Pressure on Corn Prices From Ethanol Policy; Reduced Domestic Consumption of Red Meat and Poultry in Short Term
The continued U.S. demand for corn-based ethanol combined with the ongoing European Union biodiesel demand for vegetable oils will keep prices for corn, oilseeds and many other crops at historically high levels ...
Feb 16, 2011 To Combat Obesity, Reduce Calories and Replace Carbohydrate and Fat Intake with Protein, Study Recommends
For those wishing to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, reducing overall caloric intake is key, perhaps by substituting protein...
Feb 16, 2011 FY 2012 Budget Proposal Released; Once Again Proposes User Fees
The Obama Administration this week released its budget proposal for FY 2012, which once again proposes user fees for basic inspection services ...
Feb 15, 2011 AMI Offers Free Webinar for Suppliers to Improve Trade Show Performance
AMI is offering all supplier members and exhibitors at the 2011 AMI Exposition a free webinar on improving booth performance and increasing return on investment. ...
Feb 15, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Inspection Responsibilities for Slaughter Line Speed Process Control
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 08-11: Inspection Responsibilities and Authorities for Slaughter or Evisceration Line Speed Process Control. ...
Feb 15, 2011 February 16 is Early Bird Deadline for AMIF Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment
The early bird deadline to register for the AMIF 2011 Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment is February 16. ...
Feb 14, 2011 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Releases New Collection of Soup Recipes
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council has released a new collection of soup recipes sure to please every age and palate. ...
Feb 11, 2011 The Weekly Standard Editor William Kristol to Headline Washington Insider Breakfast at AMI Spring Expo
William Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard, will be the keynote speaker at the American Meat Institute (AMI) Political Action Committee Washington Insider breakfast ...
Feb 11, 2011 AMI Spring Expo to Feature Educational Track on Sustainable Production, Practices and Products
The AMI Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill., will feature ...
Feb 10, 2011 FDA Develops Materials on Sanitation Concerns with Deli Slicers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed a poster and flyer designed to raise awareness of sanitation concerns with commercial deli slicers ...
Feb 10, 2011 Discounted Pre-Registration Deadline for Spring AMI Expo Approaching
The March 2 deadline for discounted pre-registration for the American Meat Institute's 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011 ...
Feb 9, 2011 Retailers Continue to Expand Prepared Food Offerings, Survey Finds
Consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail foodservice operations than they were two years ago ...
Feb 8, 2011 AMI Spring Expo in Chicago Shifts Focus to Benefit International Attendees
International attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, education and special services at the American Meat Institute's 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
Feb 8, 2011 AMI Responds to President's Chamber of Commerce Speech With Call for Withdrawal of Proposed GIPSA Rule
President Obama told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in a speech yesterday that he urges to businesses to make investments that will help create growth ...
Feb 8, 2011 AMI: GIPSA Rule Prime Example of Regulation that Would Impede Job Growth
As the national discussion on regulatory reform heats up, the American Meat Institute (AMI) continued to voice its call in TV, radio and print interviews ...
Feb 7, 2011 AMI Op-Ed: USDA Proposal Would Hinder Improvement in Meat Quality
"As a meat scientist for more than 40 years and now as the president of the American Meat Institute Foundation, I take great pride in talking about the ways this industry makes good meat even better. ..."
Feb 4, 2011 National Salt Reduction Initiative Invites Additional Company Commitments
The National Salt Reduction Initiative (NRSI) plans to announce this spring a third set of company commitments ...
Feb 4, 2011 AMI Spring Expo Exhibit Sales Strong in January
AMI added 28 new companies and more than 8,000 square feet in January to its 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ...
Feb 4, 2011 Nitrate Improves Mitochondrial Efficiency, Study Finds
Dietary nitrate has profound positive effects on mitochondrial function, as well as whole-body oxygen consumption during exercise ...
Feb 3, 2011 AMI Spring Board of Directors Meeting to Be Held During Expo
The spring meeting of the AMI Board of Directors will be held April 13-14, 2011, during the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Convention and Exposition ...
Feb 3, 2011 FSIS Reissues Notice on Humane Handling at Entrances and 28-Hour Law
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 06-11:Humane Handling at All Entrances and the 28-Hour Law. ...
Feb 3, 2011 Super Bowl Party Menu Ideas from the American Meat Institute and National Hot Dog & Sausage Council
Looking to score a touchdown with your Super Bowl party on Sunday?
Feb 2, 2011 AMI Spring Expo Offers Diverse Lineup of Education Sessions
The 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, to be held April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill., will feature ...
Feb 2, 2011 Registration Open for AMIF Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment
Registration is open for the AMIF Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment ...
Feb 2, 2011 No Link Between Fresh or Processed Red Meat and Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer: Study Finds
There is no association between consumption of fresh or processed red meat and an increased risk of bladder cancer...
Feb 1, 2011 AMIF Ground Beef Workshop Cancelled Due to Midwest Storm; Rescheduled for April 27-28
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) Ground Beef Production for Safety Workshop, scheduled for February 2-3, 2011, in Kansas City, Missouri ...
Jan 31, 2011 Claire Danes Wins SAG Award for Portrayal of Temple Grandin
Claire Danes, the actress who portrayed Temple Grandin, Ph.D., in HBO's biopic "Temple Grandin," has been awarded the Screen Actors Guild award ...
Jan 31, 2011 2010 Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Importance Nutrient-Dense Foods, Affirm the Role that Meat and Poultry Play in a Healthy, Balanced Diet
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released today, emphasizing the importance of consuming a balanced diet ...
Jan 28, 2011 Nitrite Expert Refutes Review Linking Processed Meats and Heart Disease, Diabetes
In a letter published in Circulation, University of Texas Health Science Center's Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D., raised concerns ...
Jan 27, 2011 USDA Committee to Develop Proposed Rule on Mandatory Pork Price Reporting
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the establishment of the Wholesale Pork Reporting Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to ...
Jan 26, 2011 Study: Reducing Amount of Feed to Heifers Can Result in More Efficient Use of Nutrients
Reducing the amount of feed given to heifers can result in more efficient use of nutrients for growth and reproduction ...
Jan 25, 2011 AMI Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
AMI is now accepting nominations for its four annual awards ...
Jan 25, 2011 AMI Submits Testimony to Congress Calling for Swift Action on Pending FTAs
"The future prosperity, growth and sustainability of America's meat and poultry sector is invariably linked to the success we have in expanding our markets abroad. ...."
Jan 24, 2011 Wall Street Journal Editorial: In Light of Food Inflation, Ethanol Policy Could Soon Become 'Immoral'
"The global economy is getting back on its feet, but so too is an old enemy: food inflation. ..."
Jan 24, 2011 Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Packers and Stockyards Case
The Supreme Court today denied a Petition for Certiorari filed in the case of Terry v. Tyson Farms, Inc. ...
Jan 24, 2011 AMI Calls for Swift Passage of KORUS FTA
AMI, along with a diverse agriculture coalition of more than 60 industry associations and companies ...
Jan 21, 2011 AMI Expo Exhibitor Service Kits Now Available
The AMI 2011 Expo Exhibitor Service Kit is now available and can be accessed on the AMI Expo website ...
Jan 21, 2011 EPA to Expand Use of E15 in Gasoline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a decision to expand the scope of its October, 2010, decision to allow a 50 percent increase ...
Jan 19, 2011 Application Deadline for AMI Worker Safety Awards Approaching
The application deadline for AMI's 2011 Worker Safety Awards is Friday, January 21, 2011. ...
Jan 18, 2011 Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Requests Economic Analysis of Proposed GIPSA Rule
The Virginia Secretary of Agriculture is requesting a comprehensive economic impact analysis of the proposed (GIPSA) livestock marketing rule...
Jan 17, 2011 'Temple Grandin' Actress Claire Danes Wins Golden Globe for Performance
Claire Danes, the actress who portrayed Temple Grandin, Ph.D., in HBO's biopic "Temple Grandin," was awarded a Golden Globe ...
Jan 14, 2011 USDA Issues Draft Guidance on Labeling, Composition and Use of Percentage Statements in 'Made with Organic (Specified Ingredients or Food Groups)' Products
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a draft guidance for the organic industry to address ...
Jan 14, 2011 AMIF Releases 2010 Year in Review
The AMI Foundation's 2010 Year in Review is now available. ...
Jan 13, 2011 AMI Selects GES as Electrical Provider for 2011 Expo
The American Meat Institute has selected Global Experience Specialists (GES) to provide electrical utilities and services in addition to serving as the official services provider ...
Jan 12, 2011 USDA To Publish Proposed Rule on New Nutrition Requirements for School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will publish a proposed rule tomorrow in the Federal Register that revises meal patterns and nutritional requirements ...
Jan 11, 2011 Register for AMI Expo Before January 14 for Chance to Win $100 Dinner
Registration for the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, to be held April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. ...
Jan 10, 2011 Hormel Foods Corporation to Hold Quality Assurance Manager Meeting at AMI Expo
Hormel Foods Corporation will hold a two-day corporate wide quality assurance manager meeting during the AMI Expo ...
Jan 10, 2011 Register Now to Save on Centre of the Plate Training Plus in Vancouver
Register before February 2 to take advantage of the early registration discount for Centre of the Plate Training in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ...
Jan 10, 2011 AMI, Other Industry Associations, Call for Additional 'Safe Harbors' for Meat and Poultry Industry
AMI, in partnership with a number of industry associations, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) to strongly support ...
Jan 10, 2011 AFRI Releases Request for Proposals
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute for Food and Agriculture has released its ...
Jan 7, 2011 FSIS Implements New Notice on Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Cattle
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has begun implementing Notice 74-10 regarding disposition of non-ambulatory cattle. ...
Jan 7, 2011 AMI's Booren Urges President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to Increase Funding for Agricultural Research
Increased funding for agricultural research is essential to sustain the progress that has been made in enhancing food safety...
Jan 6, 2011 FSIS Issues Notice on Verifying Steps in Processing of RTE Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 01-11: Instructions for Verifying All Steps in the Processing of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products. ...
Jan 6, 2011 U.S. Transportation Department Releases Initial Concept Document for Long Haul Cross-Border Mexican Trucking Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today shared with Congress and the government of Mexico an initial concept document ...
Jan 5, 2011 Russia Announces 2011 TRQ Quantities; Increases Beef Allocation
Russia's Ministry of Economic Development (MED) has announced the initial distribution of 2011 tariff-rate quotas ...
Jan 4, 2011 2011 Annual Meat Conference Workshops to Focus on Nutrition, Food Safety and More
The Annual Meat Conference, to be held February 20-22, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas, will feature ...
Jan 3, 2011 AMIF to Host Safe Ground Beef Production Workshop February 2-3 in Kansas City
Safe ground beef production will be the focus of a new American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) Ground Beef Production for Safety Workshop ...
Dec 29, 2010 Major Changes Predicted for Restaurant Industry in 2011
As the nation begins to emerge from recession, changes are on the way for the restaurant industry in 2011 ...
Dec 28, 2010 FSIS to Publish Final Rule on Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today unveiled a long-awaited final rule ...
Dec 27, 2010 Senators Urge Vilsack to Honor Pledge to Conduct Economic Analysis on Proposed GIPSA Rule
A dozen senators are urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to follow through on a pledge that ...
Dec 22, 2010 FSIS Announces Humane Handling Measures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS or the agency) announced today several new humane handling measures. ...
Dec 21, 2010 AMI Guest Op-Ed: U.S.-Korean Trade Agreement Could Be Golden Opportunity for Meat and Poultry Processors
"The U.S. Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), if ratified, would be the biggest shot in the arm to the meat and poultry industry since the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 ..."
Dec 21, 2010 AMI Expo Offering New Sponsorship Opportunities
New sponsorship opportunities are now available for the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ...
Dec 21, 2010 House of Representatives Passes FDA Food Safety Bill
The House of Representatives today passed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Bill for a third time by a vote of ...
Dec 20, 2010 AMI Expo Offers New Attendance Justification Tool
Validating attendance to the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ...
Dec 20, 2010 USDA Releases Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published in the Federal Register its semi-annual regulatory agenda ...
Dec 16, 2010 AMI, Broad Coalition Urge Senate to Not Include Chesapeake Bay Legislation in Omnibus Bill
The American Meat Institute and nearly 50 other agriculture groups expressed their concern to the Senate in a letter regarding an effort to include S.1816...
Dec 16, 2010 American Meat Institute Partners with USDA to Promote MyPyramid Food Guidance System
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today announced it has entered into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's...
Dec 15, 2010 New CDC Data Estimates That Significantly Fewer Foodborne Illnesses Occur Annually Than Previously Thought
Two new papers released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today estimate that...
Dec 15, 2010 China Will Engage in Technical Talks to Open Beef Market to U.S. Exports
Administration officials late today confirmed press reports that China has committed to receiving a U.S. technical team as early as January 3 to begin technical talks...
Dec 14, 2010 President Signs Child Nutrition Act Into Law
President Barack Obama signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act...
Dec 13, 2010 Scientists Identify Site Where FMD Begins to Infect Cattle
Scientists have identified where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) begins its infection in cattle ...
Dec 10, 2010 Deadline for 2011 Environmental Achievement and Recognition Awards Approaching
The submission deadline for the 2011 Environmental Achievement Awards is quickly approaching. ...
Dec 10, 2010 AMI 2010 Meat and Poultry Facts Now Available
The 2010 edition of AMI's Meat and Poultry Facts, the industry's leading statistical book, is now available. ...
Dec 9, 2010 Quality Assurance 101 Workshop to be Held at AMI Expo
Attendees of the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, to be held April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., will have the opportunity ...
Dec 9, 2010 National Academies Report Finds No Scientific Basis for More Stringent Testing of Ground Beef Served in School Lunch Programs
There is no scientific basis that more stringent testing of meat purchased through the government's ground beef program ...
Dec 8, 2010 FSIS Survey: Number of Meat and Poultry Establishments with Food Defense Plans Up 10 Percent Since 2009
Seventy-two percent of meat and poultry establishments have a functional food defense plan in place ...
Dec 7, 2010 GIPSA Proposed Rule Not Good For Ag Industry, Says Ag Lender
Although the Congressionally mandated purpose of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is to strengthen America's agriculture industry ...
Dec 6, 2010 Study: Diet High in Proteins and Lean Meat Best for Weight Loss
For those wishing to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, eating a diet high in proteins with more lean meat ...
Dec 3, 2010 National Health Objectives for 2020 Released
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled Healthy People 2020, the nation's new 10-year goals and objectives ...
Dec 3, 2010 U.S., South Korea Reach Free Trade Agreement; AMI Applauds News
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and South Korea has been finalized. ...
Dec 3, 2010 User Fees Dropped from Fiscal Commission Report
User fees for the meat and poultry industry were not included in the revised recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform ...
Dec 2, 2010 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council President Janet Riley Featured on New Television Series, 'United Tastes of America'
National Hot Dog and Sausage Council President Janet Riley appeared this week in an episode of the Cooking Channel's new hit series...
Dec 1, 2010 No Scientific Consensus Linking Red or Processed Meat Intake and Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Review
Red meat and processed meat intake do not appear to be independently associated with a higher risk of breast cancer...
Nov 30, 2010 Tickets Available for AMI Awards and Board of Directors Breakfast
Tickets are now available for the AMI Awards and Board of Directors Breakfast, to be held at 7 a.m. ...
Nov 30, 2010 Senators Call for End to Ethanol Tariffs and Subsidies
U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 Senators in calling for an end to tariffs ...
Nov 30, 2010 Senate Passes Food Safety Modernization Act
The U.S. Senate today passed S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act ...
Nov 29, 2010 AMI Urges Congress to Allow Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit to Expire
AMI joined 57 groups in urging Congress to allow the refundable Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) to sunset this year. ...
Nov 24, 2010 FSIS Sets Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has established January 1, 2014, as the uniform compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations ...
Nov 23, 2010 AMI Announces Winners of Expo Early Registration Contest
The three winners of AMI Expo's early registration contest, selected randomly from those registering before November 15 are ...
Nov 23, 2010 Cost of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Up Slightly in 2010
Menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner increased about 1.3 percent in price this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation's ...
Nov 22, 2010 AMI Urges USDA to Withdraw Proposed GIPSA Rule
AMI is urging the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to withdraw its livestock and poultry marketing proposed rule ...
Nov 19, 2010 Education Session Descriptions Now Available on Expo Website
Detailed descriptions of all education sessions available to attendees of the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, to be held April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., are now available ...
Nov 18, 2010 Senator Feinstein Drops Efforts to Include BPA Restrictions in Food Safety Bill
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is dropping her efforts to include an amendment ...
Nov 18, 2010 Fiscal Commission Recommends User Fees for Meat Industry
The Co-Chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, established earlier this year to suggest actions to address the national debt, last week recommended that user fees ...
Nov 18, 2010 AMI Voices Opposition to Extending Ethanol Tax Credit in Politico Ad
AMI, along with a diverse coalition of organizations, voiced its opposition to a one-year extension of ethanol tax credits in a full page print advertisement ...
Nov 17, 2010 EPA Sets Nutrient Limit for Florida Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that sets specific numeric limits on the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous allowed ...
Nov 16, 2010 Study: Proposed GIPSA Rule Would Cost Broiler Chicken Industry More than $1 Billion
The livestock marketing rule proposed by USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) will cost the broiler chicken industry more than $1 billion ...
Nov 15, 2010 Proposed GIPSA Livestock Marketing Rule Will Weaken Meat Quality, Says Certified Angus Beef Founder Mick Colvin
Livestock marketing rules proposed by USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) will weaken meat quality...
Nov 15, 2010 AMI Urges Senate to Reject Exemption Amendment to Food Safety Legislation
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today joined a diverse coalition of 30 food industry associations in signing a letter to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions...
Nov 15, 2010 USDA Publishes Final Rule Granting Permission to Use Air Inflation of Meat Carcasses and Parts
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today published a final rule that permits plants to inflate livestock carcasses...
Nov 15, 2010 Registration Open for December USDA-DOJ Agriculture Competition Workshop
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that registration is open for a public workshop...
Nov 11, 2010 No Link Between Red and Processed Meats and Prostate Cancer: Study
There is no independent positive association between consumption of red or processed meats and the development of prostate cancer...
Nov 10, 2010 Register for AMI Expo Before Nov. 15 for Chance to Win $100 Cash Prizes
Registration for the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, to be held April 13-16, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., is now open and those registering before ...
Nov 10, 2010 Expert Economist Tells Oklahomans GIPSA Rule Would Hurt State, Country
The author of an economic impact analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) controversial livestock marketing rule today in an op-ed piece in The Oklahoman ...
Nov 9, 2010 Consumers Say They Want More Healthy Menu Items But Don't Order Them, Survey Finds
Nearly half of consumers say they want healthier menu items, but only about a quarter of them actively consider nutrition when dining out ...
Nov 9, 2010 AMI Files Suit to Overturn EPA's E15 Decision
AMI and a diverse coalition of farm and food trade associations today filed a suit in federal court to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent decision ...
Nov 9, 2010 AMI Urges EPA to Withdraw Draft Chesapeake Bay TMDL
AMI joined a coalition of 30 agricultural and forestry organizations in submitting written comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to withdraw its Draft Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (Draft TMDL) ...
Nov 9, 2010 AMIF to Sponsor Centre of the Plate Training in Vancouver on Feb. 23 - 25
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) is partnering with the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) and the Beef Information Centre (BIC) on a new Centre of the Plate Training class ...
Nov 8, 2010 AMI Washington Examiner Op-Ed: What is USDA Thinking?
"The meat and poultry industry is the largest sector of the American agricultural economy, employing more than six million workers and generating a total economic output of more than $830 billion. ..."
Nov 5, 2010 AMI Buys Trade Show Leads for AMI Expo Exhibitors
AMI is offering a new benefit to exhibitors of the AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition...
Nov 4, 2010 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Identifying Illegally Imported or Smuggled Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Directive 9600.1, Revision 1: Illegally Imported or Smuggled Products and Reporting in the Import Alert Tracking System. ...
Nov 2, 2010 AMI and PMMI to Conduct Survey on Meat Packaging Aimed at Increasing Recovery Rates
AMI is partnering with the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) to conduct a survey about packaging ...
Nov 2, 2010 AMI Joins More than 225 Groups in Filing Brief in Card Check Case
AMI joined more than 225 business groups in filing a brief urging the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to protect an employee's rights ...
Nov 2, 2010 AMI Urges Congressional Leadership to Allow Ethanol Subsidies Expire
AMI has joined a number of agriculture associations in expressing serious concerns over a new proposal from the ethanol industry ...
Nov 1, 2010 AMI in Des Moines Register: USDA Rule Will Cost Consumers, Packers and Producers
"The tremendous progress of America's meat and poultry industry is in jeopardy due to a proposed rule...
Nov 1, 2010 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Recall of Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 8080.1...
Oct 29, 2010 Study: Sodium Levels in Americans Virtually Unchanged Since 1957
Despite the commonly held belief that sodium consumption has skyrocketed in the last 20 years and the decades of public education efforts ...
Oct 29, 2010 Nitrite May Inhibit Early Stage Colon Cancer Cell Progression, Study Finds
Nitrite can inhibit cancer cell progression at low doses during the early stages of colon cancer cell development ...
Oct 29, 2010 National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria Re-Chartered to Add Consumer Group Representative
The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) has been re-chartered ...
Oct 28, 2010 AMI Urges Senate to Halt Any Efforts to Hastily Pass Legislation Altering Clean Water Act
AMI joined a number of agriculture associations in urging Senators to oppose any efforts to attach the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act ...
Oct 27, 2010 Registration Now Open for 2011 AMI Expo
Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors of AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition ...
Oct 26, 2010 Meat Industry Injury and Illness Rates Lowest Recorded
The meat industry continues to build on a two-decade record of improvement in worker safety, according to new...
Oct 22, 2010 FSIS Issues Guidance on Requesting Waiver for Use of New Technology
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Guidance on Requesting a Waiver of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Regulatory Requirements informing meat and poultry establishments, egg product plants...
Oct 22, 2010 Congressman Skelton Reiterates Request for Economic Data on GIPSA Proposed Rule
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) is again requesting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conduct a comprehensive economic study ...
Oct 21, 2010 AMI Meets with White House Officials to Oppose Expansion of Federal Support for Ethanol
AMI, along with other critics of the current ethanol policy, met with White House officials to express its concerns regarding recent proposed modifications ...
Oct 21, 2010 Study: GIPSA Proposed Rule Could Cost 104,000 Jobs and Reduce GDP by $14 Billion
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed livestock procurement rule, if implemented, could cost 104,000 Americans their jobs ...
Oct 21, 2010 AMI Accepting Applications for 2011 Environmental Achievement and Recognition Awards
AMI is now accepting applications for the 2011 Environmental Achievement Awards...
Oct 20, 2010 GIPSA Proposal Would Have Major Animal Welfare Consequences, Said Temple Grandin in Huffington Post Column
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed livestock procurement rule, if finalized, would have major animal welfare consequences, said Colorado State University Professor Temple Grandin, Ph.D. ...
Oct 19, 2010 AMI Urges Congress to Reject Expansion of Federal Support for Ethanol
AMI joined a diverse coalition of industry associations in urging Congressional leaders to oppose fiscally irresponsible proposals that would significantly expand federal support for corn ethanol...
Oct 18, 2010 AMI Urges EPA to Withdraw Draft Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load
AMI joined a number of agricultural and forestry organizations requesting that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw its draft Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) ...
Oct 15, 2010 Senator Lugar Voices Concerns About GIPSA Proposed Rule
Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) expressed "deep concern" about the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed livestock procurement rule ...
Oct 14, 2010 FSIS Reissues Notice on Compositing of Environmental Samples During an Risk-Based Listeria Sampling
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 59-10 Compositing of Environmental Samples Collected During Routine Risk-Based Listeria monocytogenes (RLm) Sampling. ...
Oct 14, 2010 FSIS Reissues Notice on 'For Cause' FSAs in Response to RTE Results
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 60:10 Intensified Verification Testing and "For Cause" Food Safety Assessments in Response to Ready-to-Eat Testing Results. ...
Oct 14, 2010 EPA Approves Use of E15 in Gasoline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced that it will allow the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol ..
Oct 14, 2010 FSIS Seeks Comments on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Video Monitoring in Plants
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking comments on new draft compliance guidelines that address the use of video or other electronic monitoring ...
Oct 13, 2010 AMI Separates Fact from Fiction in Guest Article on Meat's Environmental Impact
"One of the major problems with our modern and efficient system of mass communication is that once an error from an otherwise credible source is launched into cyberspace, it can quickly become viral ..."
Oct 13, 2010 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report Disputed in Peer-Reviewed Article
The conclusions and recommendations of the Report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) fail to both recognize recent scientific findings and...
Oct 13, 2010 FSIS Instructs Personnel to Record Supplier Information at Time of Sample Collection for E. coli O157:H7
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 58-10: Collecting Supplier Information at the Time of Sample Collection for E. coli O157:H7. ...
Oct 8, 2010 AMI Elects Industry Leaders to Board of Directors and Executive Committee
AMI elected two new directors its Board of Directors and two members to its Executive Committee ...
Oct 8, 2010 AMI Elects New Officers
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has elected the six officers who will guide the organization through the next year. ...
Oct 7, 2010 Florida Lawmakers Urge Further Analysis of Proposed USDA GIPSA Rule
Echoing the requests of a number of their colleagues, several members from the Florida Congressional delegation ...
Oct 7, 2010 AMI Guest Editorial: GIPSA Rule Would Set Back Meat Industry
"In a time of economic uncertainty, where real jobs are on the line and unemployment is an unfortunate reality, it doesn't make a lot of sense ..."
Oct 6, 2010 Indiana Pork Producer: New GIPSA Rules `Will Be Devastating for My Farm'
If Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that livestock farming is one of the few bright spots in the U.S. economy ...
Oct 5, 2010 AMI Annual Business Meeting Friday, October 8 in Bolton Landing, New York
AMI will host its Annual Business Meeting Friday, October 8, from 11 - 11:30 a.m. in the...
Oct 5, 2010 AMI Encouraged By Letter of Concern About GIPSA Proposal From 115 House Members to Vilsack
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today said that it was encouraged by the strong letter of concern sent by 115 House lawmakers to...
Oct 1, 2010 Brazilian Researchers: High Quality Proteins and Adequate Calcium Intake Essential for Preserving Bone and Muscle Mass in Elderly
Involuntary loss of muscle (sarcopenia) and bone (osteoporosis) mass are chronic diseases...
Sep 30, 2010 AMI Opposes Approval of 'E12' Without Proper Testing
AMI has joined a number of organizations in voicing opposition to recent requests that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approve a new and untested...
Sep 30, 2010 Idaho Senators Urge Reconsideration of GIPSA Proposed Rule
Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch are urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reconsider the purpose and benefits of the proposed Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) livestock procurement rule, citing concerns about ...
Sep 29, 2010 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Rings in National Sausage Month - Council Releases Five New Lower-calorie Recipes
Whether your preference is bratwurst or beerwurst, Polish or Italian...
Sep 28, 2010 Moran Calls for Withdrawal of GIPSA Proposal; Requests Economic Analysis
Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS) is calling for the withdrawal of the recently proposed Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) livestock procurement rule ...
Sep 28, 2010 AMI Urges Congress to Oppose Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act
AMI, joined by a number of industry associations, is urging House leadership to oppose H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, which seeks to address...
Sep 23, 2010 AMI Guest Editorial: Free Trade Agreements Will Help Create New Jobs at Home
"While trade deals can often take years or decades to forge, there is some low hanging fruit on the tree that is just waiting...
Sep 23, 2010 GIPSA Proposal Doesn't Offer Single Improvement to Livestock Marketing, Says Missouri Ag Economist Ron Plain
In an interview with National Hog Farmer, University of Missouri Professor of Agricultural Economics Ron Plain, Ph.D., said that USDA's Grain, Inspection and Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) proposed rule won't provide a single positive improvement...
Sep 20, 2010 AMI Foundation to Host Listeria Intervention and Control Workshop in November
Registration is now open for the AMI Foundation's popular Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop in November. ...
Sep 16, 2010 National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to Hold Public Meeting
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will hold a public meeting ...
Sep 16, 2010 Study: Media Attention to Animal Welfare Has Negative Impact on Meat Demand
As a whole, media attention to animal welfare has significant, negative effects on U.S. meat demand ...
Sep 16, 2010 Senate Confirms Nominations of Hagen and Woteki
The United States Senate has confirmed the nominations of Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., to the position of United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety, and Catherine Woteki, Ph.D. ...
Sep 15, 2010 AMI Letter in New York Times: Editorial on GIPSA Rule Misses Basic Facts
A September 7, 2010, editorial printed in the New York Times (http://nyti.ms/atb1H3) in support of a recently proposed Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration(GIPSA) rule ...
Sep 15, 2010 MeatAMI.com News Stories Now Blackberry Friendly
AMI today announced that MeatAMI.com news stories emailed to subscribers may now be viewed ...
Sep 15, 2010 House Approves Mandatory Price Reporting Act and Veterinary Services Investment Act
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010 (S. 3656) and....
Sep 14, 2010 FSIS to Host Public Health Information System (PHIS) Webinars
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will host a series of webinars to introduce a new comprehensive data system called the Public Health Information System (PHIS). ...
Sep 14, 2010 AMI Voices Opposition to Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act
AMI, joined by a number of industry associations, is expressing strong opposition to H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act ...
Sep 10, 2010 AMIF Urges CDC to Update Foodborne Illness Statistics
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) is strongly urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to revise decade-old foodborne illness statistics ...
Sep 9, 2010 AMI Urges FSIS to Minimize Economic Impact of Proposed Changes to Schedule of Operations Regulations
AMI is urging the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to use the appropriate test to determine compensability and to provide maximum flexibility in order to ...
Sep 9, 2010 FSIS Reissues Notice on Manufacturing of Animal Food or Uninspected Articles
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS or the agency) has issued FSIS Notice 46-10: Manufacture of Animal Food or Uninspected Articles at Official Establishments. ...
Sep 8, 2010 No Association Between Red Meat and Colorectal Cancer, Analysis Finds
Currently available epidemiologic evidence is not sufficient to support an independent positive association between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer...
Sep 1, 2010 AMI Announces Resources in Conjunction with National Food Safety Education Month
In conjunction with September's National Food Safety Education Month, the American Meat Institute has announced number ...
Sep 1, 2010 Meat Tech Presentation Proposals Due November 19
Proposals to deliver Meat Tech presentations at the 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, to be held ...
Aug 30, 2010 HBO's 'Temple Grandin' Sweeps 2010 Emmys With Best Picture, Best Actress, Others
HBO's biopic "Temple Grandin" swept the Emmys last night, capturing some of the top awards including ...
Aug 30, 2010 AMI's Mark Dopp Asserts Facts In Contentious Panel at USDA-DOJ Competition Meeting
In the most contentious panel of the August 27 U.S. Department of Agriculture-Department of Justice Competition Workshop ...
Aug 27, 2010 More than a Thousand People Assemble in Fort Collins for Competition Workshop
More than a thousand people assembled in Fort Collins, Colorado, today for a United States Department of Agriculture-Department of Justice workshop ...
Aug 26, 2010 Senators Express Concerns About Objectivity Regarding GIPSA Proposed Rule Workshops
Senate leaders have expressed concern about the objectivity of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its actions surrounding the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA) proposed livestock procurement rule ...
Aug 26, 2010 Representative Urges Economic Analysis of Proposed GIPSA Rule
In a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA) called for a sound economic analysis ...
Aug 25, 2010 High-Tech Imaging Can Quickly Distinguish Campylobacter, Study Finds
A type of high-tech imaging can be used to distinguish the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter from other microorganisms ...
Aug 20, 2010 AMIF and NAMP Partner to Offer Two Education Opportunities in September
Registration is now open for the Center of the Plate Training Short Course, co-sponsored by ...
Aug 19, 2010 Mexico Adds Tariffs to U.S. Pork Imports
Mexico added pork to the list of U.S. products against which it is retaliating for the failure of the United States to live up to its obligations ...
Aug 19, 2010 AMI Outlines Actions USDA Should Take to Address STECS in Beef
Substantial progress has been made in improving the safety of the nation's meat and poultry supply, but designating non-O157:H7 shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) as adulterants will result ...
Aug 19, 2010 Obama Announces Intent to Recess Appoint Hagen to USDA Post
President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint Elisabeth Hagen...
Aug 18, 2010 AMI President J. Patrick Boyle Appears on The Colbert Report
AMI President J. Patrick Boyle last night appeared on the popular "Colbert Report," a political comedy show on Comedy Central ...
Aug 16, 2010 AMI Comments on EPA's Proposed Rules Regarding Boiler Emission Limits from Area and Major Sources
AMI filed comments with the Environmental Projection Agency (EPA) on two proposed rules that would set stringent...
Aug 13, 2010 Senate Leaders Release Manager's Package of FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Senate leaders have released a 225-page manager’s package of the Food Safety Modernization Act, S. 510, a step which may make it easier...
Aug 10, 2010 New Resource Page About GIPSA Proposed Rule Available
AMI has added a new resource page to www.meatami.com in an effort to keep its members, policymakers and the press informed about ...
Aug 10, 2010 Mexico Ends Countervailing Duties on Imported U.S. Beef and Veal
Mexico today announced an end to countervailing duties on U.S. beef and veal ...
Aug 9, 2010 APHIS Announces Animal Disease Traceability Meetings
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced in a Federal Register Notice three upcoming meetings ...
Aug 9, 2010 AMI Tells National Public Radio That Meatless Mondays Isn’t About Nutrition
AMI Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Janet Riley told National Public Radio today that the Meatless Monday campaign...
Aug 9, 2010 FSIS Announces Proposed Rule To Amend Regulations on Donning and Doffing
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat, poultry products, and egg products regulations to redefine the 8-hour work day...
Aug 9, 2010 FSIS Clarifies Intention On New Mandatory Test and Hold Policy
Food Safety and Inspection Service today clarified its intentions regarding a new mandatory test and hold policy that was reported by trade press...
Aug 5, 2010 FSIS Issues Notice on Kidney Inhibition Swab Testing
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 42-10 ...
Aug 5, 2010 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Inspection and Export Certification of Livestock Intestines or Casings
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 9000.2, Revision 1: Inspection and Export Certification of Livestock Intestines or Casings. ...
Aug 5, 2010 Media May Be Overhyping Benefits of Organic Agriculture, Study Finds
News accounts of organic agriculture and organic food are more likely to be positive than negative and inaccurately claim...
Aug 5, 2010 USDA Responds to AMI Petition By Announcing It Will Mandate Test and Hold, Reports Indicate
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today said that within the next several months...
Aug 4, 2010 Senate Committee Approves Bill to Reauthorize Mandatory Price Reporting
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee today approved by voice vote the...
Jul 30, 2010 AMI Sends Agriculture Secretary Vilsack a Detailed Response to GIPSA `Misconception and Explanation' Document
AMI President J. Patrick Boyle this week sent Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack a detailed response to the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) ...
Jul 30, 2010 2011 AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition Unveils General Session Speakers
Two renowned leaders with global insights will headline general sessions at the 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition...
Jul 29, 2010 New York Times Calls on Congress to End Federal Tax Subsidies for Ethanol
In an editorial today, the New York Times called upon Congress not to renew federal tax subsidies for ethanol...
Jul 28, 2010 National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods Seeking Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that nominations are being sought for membership ...
Jul 27, 2010 AMI Urges Opposition to Potential Amendments Increasing Ethanol Blends
AMI joined more than 35 diverse stakeholders in urging Senate leaders to oppose any amendment to the upcoming Senate energy bill ...
Jul 27, 2010 Sen. Pat Roberts Urges White House to Conduct More Comprehensive Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposed GIPSA Undue Preferences Rule
"Simple cursory analysis in order to validate an agency's pre-determined policy position is not in the best interest of our country ..."
Jul 26, 2010 GIPSA Extends Comment Period on New Rule by 90 Days
USDA today announced a 90-day extension to the comment period on the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) "undue preferences rule ..."
Jul 23, 2010 2010 Annual Hot Dog Lunch Photos Viewable Online
Photos of the American Meat Institute Annual Hot Dog Lunch...
Jul 22, 2010 AMI: Meat and Poultry Industry Has Variety of Metrics to Measure Food Safety
The meat and poultry industry has focused efforts to reduce pathogen risk by embracing the hurdle concept of microbiological control, said American Meat Institute (AMI) Scientific Advisor Andrew Milkowski, Ph.D. in...
Jul 22, 2010 AMI Joins Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline to Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing
As part of an effort to persuade Congress to reject calls by some to mandate an increase in the amount of ethanol...
Jul 22, 2010 DHS Issues Final Rule Allowing For Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule amending Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) regulations to allow ...
Jul 21, 2010 News Reports Paint Picture of Heated Hearing on GIPSA Rule
News reports about a House Agriculture Committee hearing yesterday depict heated exchanges between lawmakers and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials ...
Jul 21, 2010 More Technological Advances Critical for Adequate Food Supply, Review Finds
More technological advances – not fewer -- are critical to ensure a sufficient food supply for the growing global population according to...
Jul 21, 2010 AMI's Annual Hot Dog Lunch a Wiener on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill staff, lawmakers, meat industry representatives, industry officials and members of the media today came together at the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard to once again celebrate ...
Jul 16, 2010 AMI Op-Ed: Consumers Are Paying for Federal Ethanol Mandate in Food Costs
"A 2007 Congressional mandate to divert a substantial portion of the U.S. corn crop - the chief source of food for the animals that we eat - into corn-based ethanol to be burned as fuel instead of being used as animal feed has pushed many in animal agriculture past the tipping point," says AMI...
Jul 16, 2010 USDA, CDC and FDA Outline Efforts to Ensure Judicious Use of Antimicrobials; Detail Efforts to Combat Resistance at Hill Hearing
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee this week stressed ...
Jul 16, 2010 AMI Urges Senate Leaders to Allow Ethanol Tax Credit and Protective Tariff to Expire
AMI, joined by national industry trade associations including the National Turkey Federation, the National Chicken Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the National Pork Producer's Council and the National Meat Association is urging ...
Jul 16, 2010 CBO Report: Ethanol Industry Reaping Benefits from Biofuel Subsidies
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released a study assessing the subsidies provided for producing different types of biofuels. ...
Jul 15, 2010 AMI Stresses Importance of Meat and Poultry in Diet in Comments Submitted to USDA in Response to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
A well-balanced diet, proper portion sizes and exercise are keys to reducing obesity in Americans and meat and poultry is a nutrient dense food containing high quality protein and an excellent source of micronutrients ...
Jul 15, 2010 AMI Addresses Flaws in FSIS Pre-Harvest Management Controls Guide
AMI supports the use of appropriate pre-harvest programs to reduce shedding of E. coli O157:H7, but there remains a lack of scientific evidence ...
Jul 13, 2010 AMI: Performance Standards Should Be Based on Sound Science, Be Achievable and Have Positive Impact on Public Health
Performance standards should be based on sound science, be achievable and have a significant and quantifiable positive impact on public health, something that has thus far not been accomplished, says AMI ...
Jul 9, 2010 AMI Joins Ag Organizations in Urging Congress to Pass Korea, Colombia and Panama FTAs
AMI is joining more than 40 agriculture associations in urging Congressional Leadership to act quickly on implementing the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). ...