Orange Peel Extracts May Improve Cardiovascular Health and Sustainable Dairy Production; U.S. Meat Export Federation Discusses International Demand for Underutilized Beef and Pork Cuts

A recent study led by a team of researchers at the University of Florida has found that orange peels may hold the key to improving cardiovascular health. With the help of a $500,000 USDA grant, Yu Wang and her team investigated the use of orange peel extracts, which are rich in beneficial phytochemicals, to reduce the production of TMAO, a compound that can indicate future cardiovascular disease.

Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved Elanco’s Bovaer, a technology aimed at reducing enteric emissions in cows. This approval is seen as a significant step towards a more sustainable future within the dairy industry. Initiatives like Bovaer will allow U.S. farmers to participate in voluntary, producer-led sustainability programs and be rewarded for their efforts. NMPF President Gregg Doud believes that innovations like Bovaer will help American dairy farmers remain competitive on a global scale and continue to lead the way in sustainable dairy production.

At a recent spring conference, the U.S. Meat Export Federation discussed efforts to build international demand for underutilized cuts of beef and pork. Jessica Spreitzer, USMEF Director of Trade Analysis, highlighted strategies to increase demand for cuts such as pork loin and beef rounds. Estimates show that loin exports now make up about 20% of U.S. production, double the amount from five years ago