There is a lot of talk about trade these days. In my latest blog, I provide some context for the discussion when it comes to U.S. meat and agricultural exports. How is safety assured in the meat we send to other countries? Is it really worth it to jump through all the regulatory hoops? You might be surprised by the answer. My previous blog took a deeper dive into imported meat and my new blog about U.S. exports completes the picture for you.
There is a lot of talk about imports and exports these days, stimulating a new round of questions about whether products coming into our country are safe. When it comes to food, the discussion is especially sensitive because it directly impacts our health. So, who is charged with making sure imported meat is safe? What oversight are they providing to ensure we continue to have the safest food supply in the world? My latest blog answers these questions and provides resources to learn more.
Food-industry website FoodDive.com recognized U.S. chicken producer Sanderson Farms as 2017 Food Company of the Year for its principled stance on antibiotic use in poultry production. Sanderson believes using antibiotics when medically necessary benefits food safety and improves animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Sanderson exhibits transparency in agriculture and food production which increases consumer trust and confidence.