My partner Bob Hibbert and I will be speaking at the Prime Label Federal Food Regulatory Conference in Washington DC, April 30 and May 1.  This is always a great conference with key regulators and a terrific mix of attendees.  If you are in the DC area, come and check it out.

April 30 – May 1, 2012 Embassy Suites Hotel Washington, DC

As of March 1st, packages of ground or chopped meat and poultry, such as hamburger or ground turkey, will feature nutrition facts panels on their labels. Additionally, 40 of the most popular whole, raw cuts of meat and poultry, such as chicken breast or steak, will also have nutritional information either on the package labels or on display to consumers at the store.  The new rule was promulgated in 2010, with the effective date originally set for January 1, 2012.