Garbo Lobster Buys Former Maine Sardine Cannery

A Connecticut-based lobster company hopes to bring lobster processing back to eastern Maine after submitting the winning bid to buy a defunct lobster-processing plant that previously housed the nation's last full-time sardine cannery.

Southern Gulf Of St. Lawrence Snow Crab MSC Certified

October 1, 2012 Marine Stewardship Council

The southern Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab trap fishery, entered into assessment by the Affiliation of Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia (ASPANS), has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. Snow crab from this fishery is now eligible to display the MSC ecolabel. This is the second Atlantic Canadian snow crab fishery to have earned MSC certification, following closely the Scotian Shelf snow crab fishery.

Meyer Natural Angus Partners With The Green Bay Packers

October 1, 2012 Meyer Natural Angus

Meyer Natural Angus, the leading producer of naturally-raised premium steak and ground beef products, is partnering with the Green Bay Packers for the second consecutive year. Meyer Natural Angus will continue to provide premium beef to the Packers for team meals and special events for the organization throughout the 2012-2013 season.

FSIS Expands Public Health Alert For Imported Canadian Beef From XL Foods

October 1, 2012 USDA FSIS

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding the Public Health Alert for XL Foods (Canadian Establishment 038) to include all beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5. FSIS was notified this evening that XL Foods has expanded their recall to include all beef and beef products produced on the above dates.

Questions & Answers On XL Foods Inc. Recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released an informational series of questions and answers surrounding the XL Foods Inc. recall.