Pacific Seafood Las Vegas Receives Coveted BRC Certification

December 20, 2012 Pacific Seafood

Pacific Seafood Las Vegas, located in Las Vegas, Nev., was told by their auditor that they had received an “A grade” in their BRC inspection, the highest level certification, on their processing facility on December 7, 2012.

Lobster Glut Leaves Industry Fishing For Answers

A glut of lobsters has driven down the price of the prized crustacean in the Maritimes, leaving fishermen scrambling for ways to prop up their earnings.

National Advisory Committee On Meat & Poultry Inspection To Host Public Meeting

December 20, 2012 USDA FSIS

The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will host a 2-day public meeting to review and discuss strengthening agency verification activities pertaining to veal and categorizing FSIS regulations as public health regulations. The meeting will be held Jan. 16-17, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Registration will begin on site at 8:30 a.m. each day.

Atlantic Beef Finances Improving, Says President

December 20, 2012 Staff Reporter, CBC News

Margins are improving steadily at P.E.I.'s Atlantic Beef Products plant and a deal with a major retailer will be announced in the new year, says the company's new president.

Cargill Meat Solutions To Spend $15.8 Million On Expansion In Marshall, MO

Cargill Meat Solutions is spending $15.8 million to expand its operations in Marshall, Mo. The company plans to add 50 jobs, for a total of 500 in Marshall, and it is introducing a new line of food products at the case-ready meat facility, the company announced Wednesday.