Month: March 2013

Audubon Nature Institute Announces G.U.L.F. Initiative

March 7, 2013 Benjamin Alexander-Bloch, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

The Audubon Nature Institute on Wednesday (Feb. 27) announced an initiative called  Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries – G.U.L.F – that in part is working to obtain a special certification that could put Louisiana seafood in more stores across the globe. Audubon has hired Global Trust to asses the Louisiana blue crab and oyster fisheries and the Gulf-wide red snapper fishery to determine whether they are sustainable and well-managed, according to Julianna Mullen, Audubon's Sustainable Seafood Project Manager. …

Tyson To Close Springdale, AR Plant, Move Workers

March 7, 2013 Staff Reporter, Associated Press

Tyson Foods has announced plans to close its small processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas. …

Schmaltz Retail Products Introduces 'Schmacon' At The Cattle Industry Convention

March 7, 2013 Beef Innovations Group

The New Product Exchange forum during the Cattle Industry's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Tampa Bay, Florida on February 6 showcased a new beef product from Schmaltz Retail Products, LLC. The product, Schmacon™, is a new patent pending product/process made from beef and offers flavor, convenience and nutrition advantages over conventional bacon. …

Ball Park Announces Grand Slam Sponsorship With Warner Bros. Pictures

March 7, 2013 Hillshire Brands

Ball Park® brand, the maker of great-tasting guy food, announced today the launch of a new partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures supporting the upcoming movie release of 42, the powerful story of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier in the late 1940s. While paying tribute to the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the partnership builds upon Ball Park brand’s rich heritage in baseball as consumers gear up for grilling season. …

Rancho Tissue Technologies Expands Team

March 7, 2013 Rancho Tissue Technologies

Rancho Tissue Technologies has expanded its team with the addition of Lee Charles Chaille as Production Manager. …