McDonald’s moves to fresh beef for Quarter Pounders
McDonald’s has announced that by mid-2018 it will serve fresh beef, prepared when ordered, in all Quarter Pounder burgers across most of its U.S. restaurants. IFT Daily News
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Canada changes regulations to allow irradiation of ground beef
Health Canada has published final regulations permitting the sale of fresh and frozen raw ground beef treated with irradiation. IFT Daily News
Insects may provide more iron than beef
A study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry shows certain insect species may be excellent sources of bioavailable iron and could provide the platform for an alternative … Continue Reading →
Canadian government proposes to authorize irradiation of ground beef
Health Canada has announced the launch of a consultation on a proposal that would allow irradiation of fresh and frozen ground beef to enhance food safety. IFT Daily News
Encouraging more marbling, less fat in beef
Researchers at Texas Tech University and Texas A&M may have discovered a way to increase marbling in beef without increasing external fat. The researchers found that the key is isolating … Continue Reading →
Brand name may impact consumer liking of beef
Kansas State University meat scientists have found that the brand name on grocery store beef may make a difference to consumers when it hits the dinner plate. IFT Daily News
U.S. beef consumption on the rise
According to Bloomberg, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) data show that Americans will eat an estimated 54.3 pounds of the red meat this year—the first increase since 2006 and almost … Continue Reading →
U.S. secures full access for U.S. beef, beef products to Peru
The U.S. government has reached an agreement with the government of Peru to remove barriers for U.S. beef exports to Peru that have remained in effect since 2003, opening one … Continue Reading →
European Parliament votes to beef up animal cloning ban
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) altered the European Commission’s (EC) initial proposal to ban animal cloning to include the cloning of all farm animals, their descendants, and products derived … Continue Reading →
Tyson recalls beef products due to possible <em>E. coli</em> contamination
Tyson Fresh Meats, Dakota City, Neb., is recalling approximately 16,000 lb of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. IFT Daily News