U.S. Senate confirms Perdue as ag secretary
According to Reuters, the U.S. Senate has confirmed former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as secretary of agriculture. IFT Daily News
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President Trump picks Sonny Perdue as U.S. secretary of agriculture
According to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced Sonny Perdue as his choice for secretary of agriculture. IFT Daily News
U.S. Labor Secretary salutes Market Basket
This summer’s employee revolt at Demoulas Super Markets was lauded this week by U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, who said “we need more companies like Market Basket.” Content Classification: Curated … Continue Reading →
Hagen to step down as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Elisabeth Hagen plans to leave her position as Under Secretary for Food Safety in mid-December. IFT Daily News
Secretary of State Kerry to host 2013 World Food Prize Laureate announcement
The World Food Prize will announce the name of the 2013 Laureate in a ceremony on June 17, at the U.S. State Dept. in Washington D.C. Secretary of State John … Continue Reading →
U.S. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan steps down
According to the Obama Foodorama blog, U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced on March 14 that she is resigning from her post after serving for all of President Obama’s … Continue Reading →
Rayford Named WAFC Secretary
LAKEWOOD, Calif. – The Western Association of Food Chains here said Rick Rayford, president and chief executive officer of Brookshire Grocery Co., Tyler, Texas, has been named secretary. read more … Continue Reading →