The North American Renderers Association (NARA) recently testified before the US House of Representatives on the sustainability benefits of rendering and its impact on climate change.
The American Bakers Association announced on July 28 that it has formally opened its search for a new president and chief executive officer to replace Robb MacKie.
Many baking companies attend the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), held in Las Vegas on Sept. 17-21, with the intention of looking at making a capital investment in new equipment.
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has selected José Andrés to be the keynote speaker at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando Oct. 27-29.
World Food Program USA (WFP USA) has named Pilar Cruz, corporate senior vice president and chief sustainability officer for Cargill, to its board of directors, Cargill announced June 23.
Through funding from the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) and the Emergency Relief Program (ERP), both of which have already begun to benefit producers.
The Iowa Poultry Association (IPA) and the Chicken Egg Association of Minnesota (CEAM) announced that the two organizations would merge starting July 1.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a petition with the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on June 27 arguing the agency cannot regulate “humanely raised” meat labels seen on certain packaging.
In pursuit of its mission to shape the knowledge and skills of the artisan baking community, the Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) has announced that it has joined with the Baking Association of Canada (BAC) to offer a one-year free membership in each others’ organizations.