WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its voluntary “Product of USA” labeling initiative, with six additional meat and poultry companies expected to adopt the designation as part of the department’s effort to strengthen transparency in food labeling.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is expected to announce the expansion later today.
The Product of USA label is reserved for meat, poultry and egg products that are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. USDA says the initiative is designed to give consumers greater confidence that products carrying the label are entirely of U.S. origin while creating additional market opportunities for American farmers, ranchers and processors.