FL Dept. Of Agriculture Launches Advertising Campaign Promoting Fresh From Florida Products

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched a new “Fresh From Florida” marketing campaign with ads across the state that feature fresh Florida seafood and produce.

Wakefern Launches Sustainable Seafood Program

January 21, 2014 Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative whose members own and operate ShopRite and Fresh Grocer branded supermarkets, announced that in its ongoing effort to achieve seafood sustainability, it has partnered with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and will increasingly source wild-caught and farm-raised seafood for processing in its facility that meets one of these certification standards.

Poultry Plant Inspections May Change

If the Obama administration gives the green light, soon fewer federal inspectors will be present in poultry processing plants, and the lines will be allowed to speed up, a change that critics say could be risky for both food and worker safety.

Demand Grows For Hogs That Are Raised Humanely Outdoors

Several factors are driving the appetite for pasture-raised pork, grocers and chefs say. Consumers are increasingly aware of and concerned about the conditions under which livestock is raised, and somewhat more willing to pay higher prices for meat certified to have come from animals that were humanely raised.

Stater Bros. Promotes John Ciraulo To Vice President Meat Division

January 21, 2014 Stater Bros.

Jack H. Brown, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stater Bros. Markets, has announced the promotion of John Ciraulo to the position of Vice President Meat Division of Stater Bros. Markets.  Ciraulo is replacing Kevin Schubert, who will retire in March with over 39 years of service.