Purchase Finalized On Closed Windom, MN Beef Plant
Businessman Glen Taylor, working with partners from Mapleton and Pemberton, has finalized the purchase of the shuttered PM Beef processing plant in Windom. …
Month: February 2016
Grass-Fed Meat Distributor To Expand After Receiving Grant
Montana Meat Co., a grass-fed meat distributor, has been awarded a grant worth up to $75,000, joining a growing list of local companies receiving help from the state to expand their businesses. …
Farmer's Mark Brand Hits The Market As Antibiotic-Free Supply Increases
Superior Farms recently announced the introduction of Farmer’s Mark American Lamb, a new retail-focused brand that is sourced from lambs that are 100% raised without the use of antibiotics and added hormones. The first retailer to support this brand of lamb is Raley’s in Northern California. …
Valentine's Day 2016 – Not One For The Record Books
WF&FSA members cited these as the main reasons this year’s Valentine’s Day holiday was not one for the record books. In the annual survey of members following the holiday, 46% of responding members reported that this holiday was pretty much what they expected it would be, while 36% reported the holiday did not meet their expectations; yet 18% had a better holiday than expected. Additional highlights include: …
USA Increases Direct Sourcing Of Flowers From Kenya
On the days approaching Valentines Day, data from IAG Cargo showed a blossoming trade for Kenyan flower growers, with United States retailers and wholesalers increasingly sourcing flowers direct from farms. …
