Month: August 2014

Alaska's Seafood Industry Urges Government To Respond To Russia's Embargo

August 22, 2014 UniSea Inc.

Leading companies from Alaska's $6 billion seafood industry today announced their support for a ban on Russian seafood imports to the United States and urged Russia to rescind its August 7 ban on U.S. food imports. Such a move would not only further squeeze Russia's faltering economy as Russia threatens European stability, but would support America's sustainable, high-quality fisheries. The Alaska seafood industry is seeking support from the Alaska congressional delegation for the ban, as well as from the United States Trade Representative. It also seeks diplomatic efforts to immediately end Russia's ban on U.S. seafood products. …

Carolina Premium Foods To Restart Production In Old Townsend Chicken Plant

August 22, 2014 Amanda Jones Hoyle, Triangle Business Journal

A startup poultry production company from Moore County has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority to open a new chicken processing line in Siler City. …

WTO Panel Decides Against US In Meat-Label Dispute

August 22, 2014 Staff Reporter, Dow Jones Business News

The U.S. has lost a key round at the World Trade Organization in a trade dispute with Canada and Mexico over meat labeling, according to people familiar with the WTO's findings. …

Vermont Smoke & Cure Adds Sizzle With New Bacon

August 22, 2014 Vermont Smoke and Cure

Bacon eaters looking for full, lip-smacking flavor with less sodium and sugar are in luck thanks a new premium bacon from Vermont Smoke and Cure about to hit retailers’ shelves. …

Real Local Florists Inc. Holds Successful Technology & Profit Summit

August 22, 2014 Real Local Florists Inc.

Real Local Florists Inc. (RLF) held a Technology and Profit Summit and its annual national meeting July 27-30, 2014 at the Las Vegas World Market in Las Vegas, Nevada. Real Local Florists Inc. is the new name of the former Florists for Change Inc. …