Month: March 2014

New Brunswick & Nova Scotia Inshore Lobster Fishery Enters MSC Assessment

March 12, 2014 Marine Stewardship Council

The Bay of Fundy, Scotian Shelf and Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence lobster trap fishery has entered into independent, third-party assessment against the global, science-based Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification program. The client for the assessment, the Nova Scotia/ New Brunswick Lobster Eco-Certification Society, is a newly formed group of stakeholders representing lobster harvesting, shipping, processing and buying interests in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy regions. …

Top Five Opportunities From The 2014 Power Of Meat

March 12, 2014 The Beef Checkoff

The 2014 Power of Meat report showed that shoppers' priorities have shifted when it comes to buying proteins. Though price remains a top factor in consumer purchase decisions, other factors are starting to influence what they buy and where they shop. Here are the top five insights that stores can capitalize on to meet consumer demand for beef: …

Certified Angus Beef Brand Joins Sustainable Beef Initiative

March 12, 2014 Certified Angus Beef ® brand

The Certified Angus Beef ® brand has become a member of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) – a group focused on defining and sharing resources for sustainable beef production worldwide. Participation in this dialogue adds to the brand’s commitment to providing premium beef to consumers, strengthening the discussion of this complex topic throughout its dedicated network of ranchers, meat companies, retailers and chefs. …

Maple Leaf Farms Launches 2014 Chef Recipe Contest

March 12, 2014 Maple Leaf Farms

Maple Leaf Farms has launched the 2014 Discover Duck Recipe Contest with a hefty new grand prize of $10,000. Open to professional chefs and culinary students, the focus of the 2014 contest is “Duck Redefined,” which challenges participants to create a contemporary dish featuring duck as the main ingredient. Entries will be accepted March 1 through June 6, 2014. …

FTD Companies Reports Full Year & 4Q 2013 Financial Results, Revenues Increase 2.3%

March 12, 2014 FTD Companies, Inc.

FTD Companies, Inc., a premier floral and gifting company, today announced financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. …