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White House unveils three new trade pacts

On February 13, 2026, in International Trade, by Tom Super

The U.S. has unveiled new trade deals with Taiwan, North Macedonia and Bangladesh.

FDA finalizes guidance on defining durations of use for certain medically important antibiotics

On February 13, 2026, in Antibiotic Use in Animal Agriculture, by Tom Super

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday finalized Guidance for Industry (GFI) #273: Defining Durations of Use for Approved Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Fed to Food-Producing Animals. The guidance provides recommendations for how animal drug sponsors may voluntarily establish defined durations of use for certain antimicrobial drugs that are important in human medicine (medically important antimicrobial animal drugs) and have one or more indications that currently lack a defined duration of use.

USAPEEC awarded nearly $7 million in MAP, FMD funds

On February 13, 2026, in International Trade, by Tom Super

The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) has been awarded nearly $7 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to help expand exports of U.S. poultry and eggs, the agency announced this week. NCC has been a long-standing advocate for full funding for the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program in Congress.

Uncertainty remains as U.S., India strike trade deal

On February 6, 2026, in International Trade, by Tom Super

The trade pact between India and the U.S. — which will see tariffs on Indian exports lowered to 18% from 25% — comes less than a week after India reached a major free trade agreement with the EU.

FDA takes new approach to “No Artificial Colors” claims

On February 6, 2026, in FDA, by Tom Super

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday it will let companies use “no artificial colors” claims on products without petroleum-based dyes, opening up use of the claim to products with natural colors.

Senate Finance to hold USMCA hearing

On February 6, 2026, in International Trade, by Tom Super

The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday focusing on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs releases second Sustainability Framework Report at IPPE

On February 6, 2026, in Sustainability, by Tom Super

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) released the second Sustainability Framework Report at the Market Intelligence Forum during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. The session explored key trends, including sustainability benchmarks, opportunities for innovation, and pathways for continuous improvement stemming from this year’s compilation of industry data. View the report here.

Super Bowl by the Numbers

On February 6, 2026, in NCC News, by Tom Super

Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots or the Seahawks on Sunday, or just watching for the commercials, you’ll probably be doing so while enjoying some wings, helping to contribute to the 1.48 billion NCC is projecting will be eaten this weekend. You’d need more than 3,400 fully loaded semi-trucks to haul them all – enough trucks to make a 40-mile long convoy of nothing but wings!

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White House unveils three new trade pacts

FDA finalizes guidance on defining durations of use for certain medically important antibiotics

USAPEEC awarded nearly $7 million in MAP, FMD funds

Uncertainty remains as U.S., India strike trade deal

FDA takes new approach to “No Artificial Colors” claims

Senate Finance to hold USMCA hearing

U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs releases second Sustainability Framework Report at IPPE

Super Bowl by the Numbers

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