Connelly Partners Awarded Gorton's Seafood Account

August 29, 2016 Gorton’s Seafood

Gorton’s Seafood announced that it has engaged Boston advertising agency Connelly Partners, after a formal review of multiple agencies. Connelly Partners was awarded social, digital, content development, media planning and buying, public relations and shopper marketing for the Gloucester, Massachusetts-based frozen seafood brand. New York agency Burns Group will continue to work with Gorton’s on creative and strategy, partnering closely with Connelly to activate Gorton’s in the marketplace.

JustFoodERP Introduces Variable Weight Support, Other Improvements To Its Software

August 29, 2016 JustFoodERP

JustFoodERP, a leader in the food software industry, has released JustFoodERP 2015 Feature Pack 3, a product update containing a suite of valuable new features. The all-in-one business software unites different parts of a food manufacturing or distribution business under one integrated system and now contains broader built-in support for variable weight products such as those found in meat and seafood industries.

Gloucester Seafood Processing To Focus Solely On Lobster

“Gloucester Seafood Processing, owned by Mazzetta Company LLC, will temporarily suspend its fresh fish processing operation to reconfigure the production area at its Gloucester facility,” the company’s statement said. “This will solely affect fresh fish processing.”

R-CALF USA's Attorneys Seek Quick End To Beef Checkoff Lawsuit

August 29, 2016 R-CALF USA

In response to the government’s August motion to dismiss or stay the lawsuit R-CALF USA filed against the national beef checkoff program (Beef Checkoff) in May, late yesterday R-CALF USA’s attorneys asked the court to award R-CALF USA summary judgment and immediately end the program’s unconstitutional taxation of ranchers.

Farmland Partners With Royals Legend Mike Sweeney To Host 'Bacon Day At The K'

August 29, 2016 Smithfield Foods

To celebrate International Bacon Day on Saturday, Sept. 3, Farmland, a brand of Smithfield Foods, is partnering with Royals Hall of Fame member Mike Sweeney to host “Bacon Day at the K” at Kauffman Stadium as the Kansas City Royals host the Detroit Tigers.