OFFLU, a global network of animal influenza experts established jointly in 2005 by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this week released its 2023 Annual Report. The goal of the network is to support and coordinate global efforts to prevent, detect and control important influenzas in animals.

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Perdue Farms names new CCO

On March 1, 2024, in Industry Notes, by Tom Super

Perdue Farms on Tuesday announced Todd Tillemans as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), according to a company press release.

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EPA issues final decision on E15

On February 23, 2024, in Ethanol, by Tom Super

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday approved a petition from eight Midwestern states allowing summertime sales of E15 gasoline-ethanol blend, but delayed implementation until 2025.

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The Alabama Senate recently approved legislation banning the sale of meat produced from cultured animal cells, reported Alabama Daily News. Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sen. Jack Williams, R-Mobile, makes it a Class C felony to manufacture, sell or distribute cultivated meat.

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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is leading or tied with his top two potential Democratic challengers in the Maryland Senate race, according to a recent poll.

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi from February 26-29.

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The Competition Commission of South Africa, an independent body under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition announced the launch of a comprehensive market inquiry that will seek to determine if the South African poultry industry is impeding, distorting, or restricting competition in a way that violates the South African Competition Act.

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Perdue Farms honored for corporate stewardship

On February 23, 2024, in Industry Notes, by Tom Super

Perdue Farms has received recognition in The Business Concept’s CSR Excellence Awards and as one of the top 50 companies in the United States for corporate social responsibility by the 2023 National Diversity Awards, according to a company press release.

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