Governor Says Mississippi Seafood Is Safe

August 5, 2010 Associated Press

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he’s encouraged by a federal report that only about one-fourth of the spilled oil from a BP well still remains in the Gulf of Mexico.

Do Dispersants Pose A Risk In Seafood?

Some wonder if the dispersants being used in the Gulf pose a risk to marine life or to human health if they accumulate in seafood.

Dole South Africa Commemorates Nelson Mandela Day

Dole Food Company Inc. announced that Dole South Africa recently celebrated Nelson Mandela Day.

Decas Cranberries Refutes Ocean Spray Lawsuit

August 5, 2010 Decas Cranberries Inc.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. of Lakeville-Middleboro, MA filed another lawsuit against Decas Cranberry Products and several other yet to be named cranberry growers and handlers.

Central NY Apples Ripening Nearly Two Weeks Early

Central New York apples are running 10 days to two weeks ahead of their normal picking schedule.