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The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) expressed its support of the Cuba Trade Act of 2015 this week.

With added sugar drawing a lot of consumer attention these days, a new proposed nutrition label may help allay their concerns.

Last week, Sen. Pat Roberts, chairman of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, presented to the Senate his amendment to repeal mandatory country-of-origin-labeling (COOL) requirements for beef, pork and chicken to prevent Canada and Mexico from imposing billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs on the US economy.

Fast-changing consumer preferences require a rapid response from manufacturers, driving demands for processing and packaging technologies that provide greater flexibility, sustainability and efficiency.

Throughout every facet of the frozen food and beverage industry, companies are preparing to navigate the new food safety landscape created by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

The dairy industry applauded leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee for expressing their “grave disappointment” over recently approved changes to the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin which now allows for the registration of geographical indications.

An investment up to $125 million from prominent Texas businessman Sid Bass lent to Blue Bell Creameries is necessary for the company to remain in business.

While the US just celebrated national ice cream day this past Sunday, the country is no longer the biggest market when it comes to the frozen dessert.

Organic food and beverage manufacturers got some good news last week as the US and Switzerland agreed to an organic equivalency arrangement, which will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global level.