WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before Congress on July 22 that the federal government is "planning for a circumstance where we are simultaneously having to deal with 500" detections of bird flu this fall.
That on top of the deaths this spring of 35 million egg-laying hens, which represents a loss of about 12 percent of the U.S. egg industry, will put a significant burden on the food industry. In the wake of this supply-chain devastation, food manufacturers are seeking solutions to keep businesses operational with egg replacement ingredients, says the Soyfoods Association of. . .
Register or Login to keep reading
Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights.
If you already have an account please Log In.
