J&F Investimentos fined $128M by DOJ 10.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The conglomerate was charged with bribing officials in Brazil.Read More
Canada creates on-farm emergency fund 10.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer The money will provide direct payments to improve health and safety on farms and in employee living quarters.Read More
Maple Leaf names new senior VP of global industry, government relations 07.28.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Nadia Theodore will replace Rory McAlpine, who is retiring.Read More
Tyson Foods names SVP of Global Government Affairs 06.18.2020 By Erica Shaffer Dan Turton will be based in Washington.Read More
Canada to invest C$50 million to support isolation protocols 04.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer The program will help companies support foreign workers during the mandatory quarantine period.Read More
Processors increase worker pay in response to coronavirus 03.26.2020 By Erica Shaffer In Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, Cargill and Olymel also have implemented additional safety measures.Read More
Former FSIS administrator transitions to private sector 03.25.2020 By Joel Crews Carmen Rottenberg and Randy Russell launch regulatory consultancy.Read More
Canada funds pilot of risk management tool for pork producers 02.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer The scheme is designed to help producers affected by animal diseases.Read More
US Senators seek inquiry into JBS business 10.09.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The letter asked the US Treasury to look into dealings with Brazilian and Venezuelan companies.Read More
Report questions USDA budget authority to relocate ERS, NIFA 08.06.2019 By Erica Shaffer USDA disagreed with the findings, saying its actions complied with applicable laws.Read More
