Past Articles 1999-1995
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December 1999
Newsline - State and Local Lawmakers Take Aim at Renderers
NRA Convention Report - "Environmentalists" Ponder the Future at 66th Annual Convention
Renderer Profile: The Anamax Group
Canadian Renderer Opens new Fish Plant
Prion Test may Yield Diagnostic Tool for TSEs
From the Association - Back to the Future
Labor and the Law - Developments in Same-Sex Harassment
Tech Topics - Proactive Research
International Report - Renderers Tackle Issues Around the Globe

October 1999
Newsline - Cutting Phosphorus on the Minds of Researchers
When Crisis Strikes
Salmonella Quarterly Testing Results Encouraging
From the Director - Battling Trade Issues at Home and Abroad
Beef Production to Decline
Labor and the Law - Avoiding Punitive Damages in Discrimination Cases
International Report - More Product Shipping Overseas But Worth Less
Tech Topics - Research Best Weapon for Today's Pathogen War

August 1999
Newsline - Industry Issues Attract Renderers to Convention
Rendering and the Poultry Industry: What's on the Horizon
OIE Devises BSE Categories
Renderer Profile: Valley Proteins, Inc.
From the Director - Europe's Woes Being Felt Across the Atlantic
Tech Topics - Utilizing Animal Proteins for Aquaculture
Labor and the Law - Examining OSHA's Proposed Ergonomics Standard's Impact on the Rendering Industry
International Report - U.S. Renderers Travel to European Meeting
World Renderers Organization Emerges

June 1999
Newsline - Newcastle Devastates Australian Poultry Industry
Using Old Technology for a New Application (electron beam for odor elimination)
APPI Salmonella Testing Results
From the Director - Striving to Reduce Tariffs, Open Export Markets
Tech Topics - Industry "Coalitions" in the Assessment of Regulatory Options: The Challenges
Labor and the Law - Mediation - The New Strategy for the EEOC
International Report - Turkish Feed Team Impressed with U.S. Renderers
Europe Bans Antibiotics in Feeds
European Union Postpones Import Ban

April 1999
Newsline - Pacific Renderers Honor Long Time Supporter
Market Report 1998 - Reviewing the past year and looking ahead
Meat Supplies Will Remain Record Large in 1999
Renderer Profile - Salinas Tallow Company: Just one of the little guys
Regulatory Concerns Dominate PCRA Convention
The Status of Biodiesel in the United States
Tech Topics - Animal By-Products: Insuring Quality
Labor and the Law - Are Your Employment Policies Ready for the Next Millennium?
From the Director - The Ups, Downs, and Going-arounds of Rendering
Renderer Supports Hurricane Mitch Relief Efforts
Kids Today: How to Get Them, How to Keep Them
A Smelly Situation

February 1999
Newsline - FDA Gives Top Priority to Food Additive Petitions / New Rendering Plant for Hungary
Convention Report - Global Issues Addressed at 65th Annual Convention
Using Chemical Preservatives for Product Quality
From the Association - Renderers Prepare to Face the Challenges Ahead
Tech Topics - Marketing Meat and Bone Meal for Its Mineral Values: A Perspective
Labor and the Law - The Rise of Retaliation Claims




December 1998
Newsline - Technology and Research Topics of Joint APPI/FPRF Meeting
FDA - Keeping on top of rendering issues
One Year Later - An Update on the Enforcement of FDA's Ruminant Feed Ban
Formaldehyde Approved for Use in Animal Feeds
FDA Prepares to Release Proposed HACCP Rule
"Feed Manufacturer" to be Clarified in Ruminant Feed Rule
Renderer Profile: Griffin Industries - A Tradition in Rendering
APPI to Offer Educational Certification Program
Anamax Corporation Acquires Midwest Grease Collector
Scientists Develop Alternative Carcass Disposal Methods
International Report - Attacking China's High Duty Tax on Yellow Grease
Tech Topics - Animal By-Products for Feed Ingredients
Labor and the Law - Employment Verification Update
U.S. Aquaculture Faces Strong Competition

October 1998
Newsline - Valley Proteins and CBP Resources Become One; Study Shows New Diet May Rid Cattle of E. coli Bacteria
Stabilizing Rendered Products
Calling all Renderers to the Sunny Shores of Florida
Salmonella Quarterly Testing Results
Beef May Aid in Preventing Adult Diabetes
From the Director - Turmoil in Export Markets and Hot Potatoes in Government
Tech Topics - The Rendering Industry and Food Chain: Challenges and Opportunities
International Report - Exports Struggle, But Gain One-Third
Labor and the Law - Supreme Court Issues New Guidance on Sexual Harassment

August 1998
Newsline - Central Region Renderers Attend Association's Annual Meeting
Pet Food Industry Remains Viable Market for Renderers
Renderers Appeal to a Dead Issue
Renderer Profile: "Excel"ling to be the best
Industrial Use Oils to Surpass Two Million Tons
Labor and the Law - The Labor Shortage: How to Attract and Retain Qualified Workers
From the Director - Focusing on Our Image, Now and in November
California Renderers Extend Grease Theft Program
Tech Topics - Rendering: An Industry of Integrity
International Report - Meeting EU's Requirements for Sterilizing Meat and Bone Meal
FDA Addresses Feed Industry's Concerns on Rule
New Book Promotes North American Rendering Industry

June 1998
Newsline - The Fight against Salmonella and Scrapie Continues
Internet 101 - Putting the Information Superhighway to Work for You
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Salmonella Testing Results
Labor and the Law - ADA Update: Repetitive-Stress Injuries
Tech Topics - Heightening the Principles of Biosecurity in the Rendering Industry as a Marketing Strategy
International Report - Trade Relations Remain Top Priority (FAS)
Lowering Waste Stream Costs

April 1998
Newsline - Regional Association Gathers for Annual Meeting
Market Report for 1997: Examining the past year and glancing into the future
Broiler Production on the Rise, Beef Numbers Declining
The Animal Protein Collapse of 1997: Possible Solutions
Renderer Profile: Sacramento Rendering Company
Tech Topics - Negative Associative Effects of Biogenic Amines
Labor and the Law - Annual Employment Audits
International Report - International Directors Appointed at NRA
Research Continues to be Vital to Industry
Conveyor Belt Fasteners; Wastewater Treatment System

February 1998
Newsline - Chinese visit U.S. to Examine Feed Fats
International Report - UK Implements Ban on Beef on the Bone/Imports Restricted from Europe
Rendering Down Under (Australia)
The Animal Protein Collapse of 1997: What Happened?
The American Hot Dog Invades Russia and China
Tech Topics - The Challenges to Global Rendering into the Twenty-First Century: A presentation at the Australian Renderers Associations' 4th International Symposium
Feed Fat Opportunities in Mexico
Labor and the Law - OSHA Announces New Compliance Plan: Cooperative Compliance Program

December 1997
Newsline - Nobel prize winner Stanley Prusiner (prions)
Renderers Benefit from New Biosecurity Book
Convention Report
Renderer Profile: Taylor By-Products
Labor and the Law - New Guides for Background Checks
FPRF Commemorates Focus on Research
The Rendering Industry in Changing Times (David Evans - new NRA president)
Tech Topics - Beyond BSE: Animal Proteins Continue their Beneficial Role
Process Control with the Click of a Mouse

October 1997
Newsline - European Union ban on specified risk materials
The Emu Industry - Just a fly-by-night venture or future product for renderers?
Examining Brazil's Market Potential
Changes to Canadian Import Requirements
Labor and the Law - Basic hiring considerations involving the ADA
BSE Statistics as of August 1, 1997
Tech Topics - BSE: A Challenging Enigma
Cow Inventory and Slaughter Down Slightly
Beef Provides Vital Zinc Link

August 1997
Newsline - Changing of guards at NRA
Investigating a New Product from Food Waste Recycling
FDA Issues Final Ruling on Ruminant Feed
AFIA Commends FDA on Rule
Biofilters - Their Use and Cost in the Rendering Industry
Labor and the Law - EEOC Gets "Crazy" on New ADA Guidelines
Fish Meal Stocks Expected to Fall with Lower Production
Changes in Fish Oil Market
Tech Topics - Surveillance of BSE
Feed Fats from Olestra Restaurant Grease
NRA Holds Spring Meeting

June 1997
Newsline - Newsweek article re: decline in consumption of beef
California Tackles Grease Theft
Salmonella Testing Results
Projected Growth of High Oil Corn May Impact Feed Fat Demand
Labor and the Law - The End of Affirmative Action?
Tech Topics - ISO 9000 Standards and Quality Systems - Implications for the Rendering Industry
New Technology in Wastewater
Turkey - A New Frontier for American Rendered Products

April 1997
Newsline - Biodiesel
HACCP Systems for Safe Product Assurance
Market Report - A Look Back at 1996, Looking Ahead to 1997
Labor and the Law - Job References Pose New Hazard for Employers
Tech Topics - "Downer Cow" - Not a Disease
Renderer Profile - American Proteins
The Economic Impact of Proposed Ruminant Protein Regulations
Wet Scrubber Removal of Odors and VOCs
Industry Responds to FDA's Proposed Rule
NCBA Urges Scientific BSE Prevention
Beef Industry Manages BSE Issue
Swine Activities in Mexico

February 1997
Newsline - Eradication of Salmonella
Renderers Impacted by FDA Proposed Rule
Asia: Ready for U.S. Rendered Products
Sidebar: Asians Eating More Beef
High Pressure Condensate Return Systems
NRA Hong Kong Office Moves
Fish Meal Market Remains Firm
Leaner Meat Preferred
Potential Markets Exist in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic
Labor and the Law - Hazard Communications: OSHA's Big Ticket
Tech Topics - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Renderers Come Through for Flood Victims
Balanced Diet Encouraged by AHA
FPRF Meeting Held

December 1996
Newsline - BSE
NRA Convention Report
Tour Offers Insight into Mexico's Rendering Industry
Labor and the Law - Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims
Tech Topics - Research: Rendering and Its Allied Industries Need to Collaborate and Cooperate
New Rendering Book Released
Meat and Poultry Production Up for 1997
Pork Supplies Lower than Forecasted
Poultry Outlook Up for Next Year

October 1996
Newsline - Aker/Atlas merger; New BSE test
Cattle Herds Downsizing
Trans Fatty Acids
Research Shows Red Meat Helps Brain Function
Labor and the Law - Using Direct Threat to Your Direct Advantage
Tech Topics - An Organization's Responsibility to Influence Proposed Government Regulations using Scientific Principles as the Basis: The BSE Perspective
Plant to Produce Biodiesel Fuel from Oil
Nutritionists Join in BSE Fight
Foods not Good or Bad, Just Diets
Meat and Poultry Supplies Estimated to be Up for 1997
Biodegradable Lubricants - Natural Products Set for Comeback

August 1996
Newsline - Hot Dogs
Squeeze for Profit - Dewatering Press Improves Profitability (Alloy Hardfacing)
Salmonella Testing Results - First Quarter 1996
Labor and the Law - Supervisor Liability: A New Trend to Hold Managers Personally Liable
Tech Topics - Tallow
New Hygiene Book

June 1996
Newsline - Aquaculture
State of the Art Grease Processing: Dupps Advanced Evaporation System (Dupps Company)
BSE - Another Perspective (Taking another look at the facts or lack of them)
Biodiesel: An Updated Report
Labor and the Law - Reverse Sexual Harassment a Reality in Today's Modern Society
Tech Topics - Science, Politics and Policy: Applicability to the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
Edible Oils Industry Study Slated

April 1996
Newsline - National Cattlemen's Association merges with National Live Stock and Meat Board
Research Review: FPRF Reports on Recent Projects
Market Report 1995-1996: A look at where we've been and where we're going
Labor and the Law - The New Sexual Harassment
Americans Still Eating More Beef
Concentration of Agriculture Studied
Cattle Outlook More Favorable
Meat Now Low in Fat; High in Nutrition

February 1996
Newsline - "The Original Recyclers"
Convention Report
APPI to Broaden Charter to Include All Aspects of Biosecurity
New Fishmeal Plant for Alaska - Akutan Gets Advanced System
1994 Cattle Income Tops $36 Billion
FPRF's New Research Projects
Labor and the Law - How to be Family Friendly and Cost Efficient
Tech Topics - Emerging Opportunities for Handling Food Residua
Teachers Abandon "Other Side"
Worldwide Meal Consumption to Continue to Grow
Children's Diets Need Beef

December 1995
Newsline - Beef still top choice when eating out
BSE Perspective - Where we stand on BSE Today
New Grinder Gaining Popularity
Giant New Feather Press
Salmonella Testing Report from APPI
Catfish Farms in U.S. Expanding
U.S. Ag Exports Project New Record
Tech Topics - Quality Audits for Animal Proteins and Animal Fats
Labor and the Law - Worker's Compensation and the ADA
CVM Changes Management Team
National Meat Association Scholarship Winners Announced

October 1995
Newsline - New Pathogen Detection Method for detecting Salmonella
Cooking Primer (Bisplinghoff)
Selling to the Latin Americans: A Guide to Marketing South of the Border
New Beef Organization Formed
Expansion of Beef Supplies Continuing
Conference Formed for AG Trucking
Labor and the Law - Sleuths in the Workplace
Tech Topics - Challenges to the Rendering Industry into the Twenty-First Century
Increase In Meat Production Slated for Next Year
NRA Receives Increase for MPP

August 1995
Newsline - What motivates consumers when it comes to products on their table
Hydrolyzing Primer (Atlas Industries)
Mexico's Swing Industry - A Major Developing Market (Dr. D. Craig Anderson)
Tech Topics - The Changing Feed and Ingredient Industry
Labor and the Law - New Developments of Warn Act
Meat Got "Bum Rap"
CHD Trends Analyzed
Sun Major Source of Energy for Beef

June 1995
Newsline - Aquaculture Growing in 1995
All Aboard - NRA, FPRF, APPI in "Integrated Meetings"
Salmonella Testing Results (Winter 1994-1995)
Fishmeal Forecast up from Last Year
Beef in Diet Also Lower Cholesterol
Labor and the Law - Put Up a Fight Against Workplace Violence
Tech Topics - Nutritional Milestones
When the OSHA Inspector Visits
Anti-Ag Letter Campaign Bogus

April 1995
Newsline - Emu plant in Texas
New Technology for Hide Curing
Market Report 1994-1995
"Food for Life" Video is Renderers "Show and Tell"
Beef Production Continues to Rise
Labor and the Law - Federal Wage and Hour Audits: Are you Records Ready?
Americans Eat Enough Meat
Close-Trimmed Beef on Increase
"Non-First" Shift Inspection Fees
Tech Topics - Feeding Programs for Sows: Emphasis on Energy Intake
Millions Employed by Cattle Industry
"El Nino" Causing Fishmeal Decline
Livestock High on Farm List

February 1995
Newsline - FDA rule prohibiting use of offal in animal proteins
New Plant at Kodiak: Alaska Gets Multi-Million $ Facility (fish rendering plant)
HACCP Becomes a "Way of Life": Biosecurity Concept Takes Off
Korean Market Assessed: Asian Nation Shows Potential (Gerald Ostrowski)
Beef Production Highest in Years
Labor and the Law - Veterans' Rights Law Brings New Obligations for Employers
Tech Topics - Biogenic Amines
Eggs Down; Processed Egg Products Up

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