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Meat Goat Initiative

    According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, Minnesota can expect one hundred and ninety thousand foreign immigrants between 1995 and 2025. During a similar period, the United States is expected to increase in population by 44 million due to foreign immigrants. This increase in ethnic populations will likely increase the demand for ethnic foods, including goat meat. Emerging demand for fresh goat in Minnesota’s Somali and Hispanic communities prompted… Continue Reading Meat Goat Initiative

    Trans Fat Labeling

      The retailers are not required to file a notice with the FDA. Further, under 21 CFR 101.9(j)(18) and 21 CFR 101.36(h)(2), nutrition labeling exemptions for low-volume products apply under certain circumstances. For example, if the person claiming the exemption employs fewer than an average of 100 full-time equivalent employees and fewer than 100,000 units of that product are sold in the United States in a preceding 12-month period the product would be eligible for a labeling exemption for any 12-month period. For these exemptions, a notice must be filed annually with FDA. Continue Reading Trans Fat Labeling

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