Maine Lobster Industry Wary Of Repeat Of Disastrous 2012 Season

For those in the lobster industry, any sign of a return to the conditions of 2012 is cause for high anxiety. Researchers say the industry needs to be prepared for that possibility because warming trends are laying the groundwork for a potential repeat of the disastrous season of four years ago.

Canada Beef Appoints New General Manager

February 8, 2016 Canada Beef

The Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency (the Agency, currently operating as Canada Beef) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melinda German as the new Agency General Manager.

New 'Media MythCrusher' Addresses Misperceptions About Nitrite Safety, Value In Cured Meats

Sodium nitrite, which is commonly used in a variety of cured meats from bacon to deli meats to hot dogs, is one of the most misunderstood ingredients in meat and poultry products and other foods but a new Media MythCrusher document from the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) aims to correct many of the myths.

CFIA: Paolini's Sausage Products Recalled, Possible E. Coli O157:H7

Paolini's Sausage and Meats, Calgary, Alberta is recalling certain sausage products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers, and food service establishments should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Ecuador Exported 233 Tons Of Flowers To China In 2015

Ecuador exported a total of 233 tons of flowers (valued at $3.2 million), 21.9 percent more in volume than in 2014, to China in 2015 thanks to a boom in online sales.