Ora King Salmon Rated Best Choice By Seafood Watch

February 18, 2015 Ora King

Premium New Zealand Ora King salmon has been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable. Following a year-long assessment process, a report released on Monday by Monterey Bay Aquarium's globally respected consumer guide Seafood Watch® has rated New Zealand's marine-farmed salmon, including Ora King salmon, as "Green", meaning it is a "Best Choice" for consumers.

Canada Invests To Strengthen Pork Sector

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced investments of nearly $2 million to strengthen traceability and biosecurity in Canada's pork industry. Minister Ritz made the announcement at the Canada Pork International Annual Meeting in Toronto.

Maple Leaf Celebrates Chinese New Year With The Launch Of New Chinese Sausage

February 18, 2015 Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

To celebrate Chinese New Year and Canada's proud heritage of diversity, Maple Leaf Foods is launching two Chinese-style sausage products with the authentic flavours that Chinese-Canadians love the most.

Michigan Brand Recalls Products Due To Misbranding & Undeclared Allergen

February 18, 2015 USDA FSIS

Michigan Brand, Inc., a Bay City, Mich., establishment is recalling approximately 4,287 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the products labels.

AmericanHort Elects New Volunteer Leadership

February 18, 2015 AmericanHort

AmericanHort announces the election of officers and four new members of the Board of Directors. Dale Deppe of Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven, Michigan, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Terri Cantwell of Bates Sons & Daughters in Lake Placid, Florida, was elected the Vice Chairman. Mark Foertmeyer of Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouses in Delaware, Ohio will become the Immediate Past Chairman.