Safeway's Pioneering Seafood Sustainability Program Highlighted

October 3, 2011 Safeway, Inc.

The California Academy of Sciences, one of the country's most respected scientific and cultural research institutions, is showcasing Safeway's leadership in seafood sustainability as part of the Academy's "Science in Action" video exhibit. Responsible seafood sourcing is an important component of Safeway's overall and comprehensive sustainability strategy, which it refers to as the Heart of Safeway.

Certified Hereford Beef Posts High Volume

Fiscal year 2011 was excellent for Certified Hereford Beef LLC, posting the second highest year in volume at 40.5 million pounds sold. Foodservice was the big winner with 47 percent growth and a total of 11 million pounds sold.

J C Potter Earns Coveted Global Food Safety Certification

October 3, 2011 J C Potter Sausage Company

J C Potter Sausage Company's processing facility in Durant, Oklahoma has once again been awarded its food safety certification under the comprehensive guidelines established by the Global Food Safety Initiative, the company announced.

Manning Beef Recalls Beef Products, Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

October 3, 2011 USDA FSIS

Manning Beef, LLC, a Pico Rivera, Calif. establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 80,000 pounds of 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 today.

SoilWrap Now A USDA Certified Biobased Product

October 3, 2011 Ball Horticultural Company

Ball Horticultural Company's plantable, bio-based container SoilWrap(r) has been awarded USDA BioPreferredsm designation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, falling within the USDA BioPreferred Landscaping and Agriculture – Plant and Flower Pots category. In addition, SoilWrap is also identified for Federal Procurement Preference by federal agencies and their contractors when making purchasing decisions.