White House Reverses Itself, Lifts Political Block On FDA Approval Of GM Salmon

December 26, 2012 Jon Entine, Forbes

The Food and Drug Administration today released an electronic version of its Environmental Assessment (EA) for a genetically modified (GM) salmon developed by AquaBounty Technologies of Massachusetts—effectively giving its preliminary seal of approval on the first transgenic animal to be considered for federal approval.

Why Do People Steal Meat From Grocery Stores?

December 26, 2012 Larissa Faw, Forbes

One of the next eleven people walking out of the grocery store has stolen something. And it’s most likely meat, infant formula, or razors.

Hillshire Brands CEO Sean Connolly Looks To Marketing, Innovation

Hillshire Brands CEO Sean Connolly is working to foster a new culture, one that he hopes will help set the Chicago-based concern apart as North America's most innovative meat-centric company.

2012: A Checkoff Year In Review

December 26, 2012 The Beef Checkoff Program

As calendar year 2012 comes to a close and we reflect back on the year, it’s hard to select only a few program highlights to share because there were so many. To be brief, we bring you the Top 5:

Review Of Selecta's Poinsettia Event Magic Stars

December 26, 2012 Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG

In November we hosted our Poinsettia event “Magic Stars” for the second time at our headquarters in Stuttgart. We could welcome a mixed audience of growers, retailers, florists and representatives of the press. An extensive variety show offered the possibility to get a comprehensive overview of our Poinsettia assortment. And within a presentation area designed by the famous German florist Manuela Ostertag our Poinsettia were highlighted in many creative ways. The series of lectures on logistic topics were well received.