California Legislature Approves Shark Fin Ban
Shark fin soup would be off the menu in California, under a bill headed for the governor's desk following its approval by the state Senate on Tuesday. …
Month: September 2011
Beef Picture: Record Prices In, Out
If there was ever a good news/bad news story in the cattle feeding industry, this year is a classic example. Market analyst Dan Basse, AgResource Company, warned cattle feeders of continued upward pressure on input prices while also pointing out the “bright spots” of increasing exports and high cattle prices. …
Lamb Loving Chefs Descend On NYC To Compete For National Title
On September 25, the American Lamb Board, in partnership with Share Our Strength®, will bring four culinary kings and their winning dishes from four U.S. cities to New York for the ultimate baaa-ttle. Hosted by Chef and Food Network personality Amanda Freitag, Lamb Jam Masters will offer lambtastic tastes with local beer and wine pairings from Foggy Ridge Cider, Harpoon, Paso Robles and Washington Wines. …
Applegate Celebrates New Gluten-Free Chicken Breast Tenders With Giveaway
Applegate's new Natural, Gluten-Free Chicken Breast Tenders have debuted just in time for Celiac Awareness Day (Sept. 13), and to honor the day, the company will give away a refrigerator/freezer full of Gluten-Free Applegate products (valued at $500) including the Chicken Tenders, hot dogs, bacon, deli meat, sausages, burgers and cheese to an Applegate Facebook page visitor who posts the best tip on how to enjoy life and thrive with a gluten intolerance on Sept 13. …
Expo Flora Russia 2011, Russian Floriculture Trade Has Found Its Home Base
The first edition of Expo Flora Russia ended successfully last week, on Thursday September 1, in Moscow. The almost 200 exhibiting flower growers, breeders, suppliers and traders from 17 different countries overall concluded to be glad to have experienced for the first time a 100% specialized trade fair for the floriculture industry in Russia. While similar industry shows are traditionally heavily mixed with other products(such as landscaping and gardening), while as a consequence receiving thousands of consumers as well, this exhibition was set up for the trade only. …