In the November 23, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's AMS solicited comments on its proposal to create new United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Onions. The American Frozen Food Institute petitioned AMS to develop new grade standards for frozen onions. AMS has received additional industry comments on several discussion drafts of the proposed standards. The grade standards would provide a common language for trade, a means of measuring value in the marketing of frozen onions, and guidance on the effective use of frozen onions. Comments are due January 23, 2017.
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