
USA Poultry & Egg Export Council
The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, known by the acronym USAPEEC, is a trade association of the U.S. poultry and egg industry that is dedicated to increasing exports of U.S. poultry and eggs worldwide. Through its international network around the globe, USAPEEC keeps current on issues that have a direct impact on U.S. poultry and egg exports. The heritage of the family farm and the importance of the land have allowed the poultry and egg industries to take the lead in sustainable development practices as a core principle to maintain a safe and secure food supply and in fundamentally preserving hundreds of rural economies in many states.
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The Sustainability Journey: U.S. Poultry and Eggs
The U.S. poultry industry began to commercialize in the 1940s and has evolved into an efficient and sustainable industry.
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EDF Guide Points the Way to More Sustainable U.S. Poultry
A new guide by not-for-profit NGO Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) aims to help U.S. poultry companies improve their sustainability. The industry has made significant progress, reducing its climate change impacts […]
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Egg Production Study Reveals Vast Reduction in Environmental Impact
Today's egg production is more efficient than previous decades and leaves a smaller environmental footprint
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Ninety-six Percent of America’s Farms are Family Farms
Family farms are the backbone of U.S. agriculture, accounting for 96% of operations and 83% of production in 2023.
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Stronger Organic Standards Bring Consistency to Animal Welfare
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) introduction of updated standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The standards are expected to create “a […]
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Meet USSA in the UK, Germany, Belgium and Spain This October!
U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) members will be championing sustainability at events across Europe this October. They’ll be exhibiting at the ANUGA trade show in Cologne, speaking at Food Integrity Global […]
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New Requirements Proposed for “Product of USA” Label Claim
Under the proposed rule, voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claims can only be used on meat, poultry, and egg products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States.
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U.S. Food Safety Laws
Background: U.S. food safety regulation dates to the early 20th century, when unsafe practices and tainted products in the meatpacking industry created pressure for a federal role. Scientific advances in recent […]
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