Premium Standard Farms Changes Company Name To Murphy-Brown Of Missouri, Supports Corporate Supply Chain

Premium Standard Farms, LLC, a unit of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) hog production subsidiary, Murphy-Brown, LLC, announced recently it has changed its name to Murphy-Brown of Missouri, LLC, effective immediately.

Maple Leaf Foods Named Official Provider Of Hot Dogs, Sausages To The Toronto Blue Jays

May 21, 2013 Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Maple Leaf Foods is proud to announce the Company has been selected as the official provider of hot dogs, sausages and sausage buns to the Toronto Blue Jays™.

Foster Farms Debuts American Humane Certified Oven-Ready Chicken Entrées

May 21, 2013 Foster Farms

As more Americans rely on fresh, distinctive flavors and a “foodie” experience at home, Foster Farms introduces a new fresh chicken experience with Oven Ready Entrées, allowing consumers to quickly prepare chef-inspired, flavorful chicken meals at home. Foster Farms developed the new entrées with bold flavors in mind: the five varieties of Oven Ready Entrées feature fresh chicken breasts combined with Chile Verde, Roasted Red Pepper, Buffalo, Zesty Thai or Honey Roasted Garlic sauces. Each product package contains two all-natural, American Humane Certified™, 99% fat free, fresh chicken breasts in a recyclable, oven-safe tray.

Handy International Announces Domestic Fresh Soft Crab Season Has Arrived

May 21, 2013 Handy International

The much-anticipated domestic soft crab season is finally here. Although a later start than last year, local watermen have started harvesting the crabs. The season is expected to be in full swing in the next two weeks and the Handy plant is ready for a very good harvest.

Seafood Industry Veteran Chris Spring Joins MRAG Americas

May 21, 2013 MRAG Americas, Inc.

MRAG Americas is pleased to announce that industry veteran, Chris Spring, has joined our team. Formerly an auditor and consultant with NSF (Surefish), Chris brings great expertise to the MRAG Americas traceability and certification programs. In his new role, Chris will focus on providing MSC and ASC Chain of Custody services throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada.