Hawaii & CI Partner To Launch Initiative To Benefit Nearshore Fisheries

On Thursday, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie announced a joint initiative between the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Conservation International (CI), and the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation (HKL Castle) to increase enforcement that will help sustain Hawai'i’s nearshore fisheries.

Sara Lee Closes On Aidells Sausage Acquisition

Sara Lee Corp. said Friday that it has completed its $87 million acquisition of Aidells Sausage Co.

Whole Foods Market Shoppers Bring Home The Step-Rated Bacon

June 1, 2011 Whole Foods Market

Made with pork from Becker Lane Organic Farm, a certified Step 3 farm under the 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating system, Applegate Organics Uncured Thick Cut Bacon is now available exclusively at Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) stores in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.

Irish Hills Meat Co. Recalls Ground Beef, Possible E. Coli O157:H7

June 1, 2011 USDA FSIS

Irish Hills Meat Company of Michigan, a Tipton, Mich., establishment is recalling approximately 900 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Taiwan's Orchid Business Blossoms

The island is a major flower exporter and two-thirds of the exports are of the phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. Exports of this orchid alone amount to $110 million annually, and the market is growing at 20 per cent a year.