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Dewig Meats had a VIP visitor recently, as FSIS Administrator Paul Kiecker came by the facility. He had the chance to tour the plant and retail area, learn about the company's multi-generation history and talk with AAMP President Darla Kiesel.
Pictured from left to right:
Darla Kiesel, Co-Owner, Dewig Meats
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS
Austin Dewig, Manager, Dewig Meats
Dean Dewig, Co-Owner, Dewig Meats
Dr. Shaheen Bashar, Frontline Supervisor, Huntingburg Circuit, IN, USDA
By Lisa M. Keefe on 8/17/2022, Meatingplace.com
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service plans to finalize a proposed regulation, first introduced in 2019, that will remove the requirement that meat and poultry products include weight information in two different formats on labels.
The elimination of the requirement is expected to remove a burden that has fallen disproportionately on smaller processing companies, the agency said in a notice of public inspection indicating plans to publish the final rule in the Federal Register.
FSIS has required that packages of meat or poultry products that contain at least 1 pound or 1 pint, but less than 4 pounds or 1 gallon, of product report the net weight or net contents in two different units of measurements on the label. The new regulation will eliminate that requirement.
The previous, so-called dual declaration requirement called for the weight or volume to be reported both in ounces ("Net Wt. 24 oz.") and in pounds ("Net Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz." or "Net Wt. 1.5 lbs."). Going forward the label simply need report the weight either in one format or another, but not more than that.
The final rule is scheduled to publish in the Federal Register today, and will go into effect in 60 days.
The August IMPPA Newsletter is on its way!
Did you know that you can access the newsletter online? Contact Darla for more information.
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Thank you to Purdue University for assisting with this training!
Plan to attend!
Well IMPPA, it’s official. I am now the 51st President of the American Association of Meat Processors. 💪 Thank you all for your support. ❤️
We had a great turnout in DesMoines. I hope many of you can attend next year’s AAMP convention in Charleston, SC. We are already planning it, and it’s going to be great!
I am very honored to be your IMPPA Executive Secretary and AAMP President. Thank you for believing in me. -Darla
Allie Johnson, Senior Constituent Services & Field Representative for Congressman Larry Bucshon, recently toured Dewig Meats. Darla Kiesel, IMPPA Executive Secretary, explained to Mrs. Johnson about the meat industry, stringent regulations, equipment & facility costs, and labor shortages.
It’s very important to keep our representatives informed about our industry. Please welcome the opportunity to show them, hands on, our businesses.
Baseball fun at the AAMP convention!!
More Friday AAMP Fun!!
Nothing like trade show fun on a Friday!
#aampdsm22
We had a great Friday at AAMP!
Virtual plant tours, trade show, kids pig decorating, silent auction bidding, ham demonstration, Executive Sectetaries meeting, first timers social session, tailgating, dinner, baseball game & MORE! Whew! This was our least busy day too! It sure was a great day!
Thursday Fun! ~ Wow!
Educational sessions, motivational sessions, return on investment, legal issues, flavor profiles, carcass wash intervention, cured meat show check in, trade show, evening social, and so much more!
We are already getting excited for Friday!
Dewig Meats had a VERY IMPORTANT visitor earlier this week!Dewig Meats had a VIP visitor recently, as FSIS Administrator Paul Kiecker came by the facility. He had the chance to tour the plant and retail area, learn about the company's multi-generation history and talk with AAMP President Darla Kiesel.
Pictured from left to right:
Darla Kiesel, Co-Owner, Dewig Meats
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS
Austin Dewig, Manager, Dewig Meats
Dean Dewig, Co-Owner, Dewig Meats
Dr. Shaheen Bashar, Frontline Supervisor, Huntingburg Circuit, IN, USDA
By Lisa M. Keefe on 8/17/2022, Meatingplace.com
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service plans to finalize a proposed regulation, first introduced in 2019, that will remove the requirement that meat and poultry products include weight information in two different formats on labels.
The elimination of the requirement is expected to remove a burden that has fallen disproportionately on smaller processing companies, the agency said in a notice of public inspection indicating plans to publish the final rule in the Federal Register.
FSIS has required that packages of meat or poultry products that contain at least 1 pound or 1 pint, but less than 4 pounds or 1 gallon, of product report the net weight or net contents in two different units of measurements on the label. The new regulation will eliminate that requirement.
The previous, so-called dual declaration requirement called for the weight or volume to be reported both in ounces ("Net Wt. 24 oz.") and in pounds ("Net Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz." or "Net Wt. 1.5 lbs."). Going forward the label simply need report the weight either in one format or another, but not more than that.
The final rule is scheduled to publish in the Federal Register today, and will go into effect in 60 days.
The Cattle Grading Workshop is THIS FRIDAY, 8/19/22!
If you want to attend please RSVP as soon as possible.
The August IMPPA Newsletter is on it's way to you!
Did you know that you can access the IMPPA Newsletters online? Contact Darla for details.
NCBA condemns study rating M&Ms healthier than beef
By Susan Kelly on 8/15/2022, Meatingplace magazine
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) on Friday condemned as flawed a food rating system developed by researchers at Tufts University that ranks almond M&Ms and baked potato chips as healthier than a beef steak.
According to Tufts, the Food Compass nutrient profiling system was developed to help consumers, food companies and foodservice operators produce healthier foods.
The system, reported in the journal Nature Food, scores 54 different characteristics of foods, drinks and mixed meals and was tested using a database of more than 8,000 foods and beverages. It considers healthful vs. harmful factors in foods and incorporates the latest science on nutrients, ingredients, processing characteristics, phytochemicals and additives, the university said.
NCBA called the ranking system irresponsible and likely to confuse consumers with faux science.
“The idea that M&M’s, potato chips and cereal are somehow healthier than natural beef ignores scientific evidence and frankly doesn’t measure up to logic. These snack foods are high in sugar, carbohydrates and fats, while beef is a nutrient-rich food that provides essential protein, iron, zinc and numerous B vitamins,” NCBA CEO Colin Woodall said in a press release.
“No one sits down to a plate of candy and chips expecting a healthy meal, but a lean cut of beef accompanied by vegetables or fruits and whole grains is a healthy choice every time."
