Colombian Congress Passes Bills To Implement U.S. Trade Accord

April 13, 2012 Eric Martin, Bloomberg

Colombia’s Congress on Tuesday passed bills to implement a free-trade accord with the U.S., advancing the agreement ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit this weekend for the Summit of the Americas.

Canadian Government Invests To Upgrade Toronto Processing Plant

Producers in southern Ontario will benefit from upgrades to a local processing facility with the support of the Government of Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of $3 million to Quality Meat Packers Limited to upgrade its processing facilities.

Joyce Foods Poulet Rouge Poultry Achieves Global Animal Partnership's Coveted Step 4 Rating

April 13, 2012 Joyce Foods, Inc.

Joyce Foods, Inc. Poulet Rouge Fermiere Chicken has achieved Step 4 certification in Global Animal Partnership's (GAP's) 5-Step(TM) Animal Welfare Rating program after an extensive audit of the farms where the Poulet Rouge is grown.

Celebrate Fenway's 100th At Home With Kayem's New Fenway Sausage

April 13, 2012 Kayem Foods

In honor of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary, Red Sox fans now have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of Fenway Park at home — just by going to their local grocer. Kayem Foods, official brand of franks and sausage of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, announced a new retail licensing agreement to manufacture and distribute Kayem All Natural Sweet Italian Fenway Sausage throughout New England.

FDA Shuts Down Portland, ME Seafood Processing Plant

Federal regulators have shut down a Maine seafood processing plant for what were described as "numerous violations" of federal laws and health regulations.