Enabling The Canadian Pork Sector To Adapt To Changing Consumer Demands

Canada's swine industry has received a $13 million investment from the Harper Government for a pork research cluster that will help the sector to keep pace with changing consumer demands, enhance disease resilience and continue focusing on animal welfare measures.

Butterball Responds To Undercover Hatchery Video

June 5, 2014 Butterball

"Animal care and well-being is central to the operations of Butterball. We are committed to the ethical and responsible care of our turkey poults and have a zero-tolerance policy for any animal mistreatment. That is why Butterball has worked diligently to make significant improvements to its entire animal care and well-being program, inclusive of hatchery operations."

Pilgrim's Pride Revises Proposal To Acquire Hillshire Brands At $55.00 Per Share

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Nasdaq: PPC) ("Pilgrim's") today confirmed that on June 1, 2014, it submitted a revised proposal to acquire The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) ("Hillshire") for $55.00 per share in cash in a transaction valued at $7.7 billion.

American Floral Endowment Launches New Website

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has launched a new and improved website at www.endowment.org to serve as the hub of its activities.

More Than 60 New Products To Be Debuted At International Floriculture Expo 2014

The International Floriculture Expo, June 10-13, 2014 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, will feature more than 60 new products from exhibiting companies. This popular show feature is frequently visited by mass market retailer buyers who want to get a preview of the new products that are on display at the show, hoping to find the gem that will send their floral program to the next level.