Advocates Ask To Halt AquaBounty's GM Salmon Plans For P.E.I.

Environmental advocacy groups from across Canada gathered in Charlottetown Tuesday to call on Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to halt the development a controversial facility that plans to grow genetically modified salmon in Prince Edward Island.

Vinh Hoan USA, Inc. Recalls Swai Fillets

June 29, 2017 USDA FSIS

Vinh Hoan USA, Inc., a Tustin, Calif. firm, is recalling approximately 84,000 pounds of imported frozen Swai fillet products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal requirements, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

JBS And CHEP Collaborate For Increased Efficiency And Sustainability

June 29, 2017 CHEP North America

CHEP announced an agreement with JBS USA (JBS), a leading processor of fresh and value-added beef, pork and poultry products in North America, to expand existing pallet volumes and engage in additional collaborative supply chain solutions. During the last 12 months, ongoing collaboration has resulted in the elimination of 880,000 empty truck miles from the JBS supply chain, resulting in a reduction of more than 3.3 million pounds of CO2 emissions.

GreenSpace Brands' Life Choices Reports Distribution Wins

June 29, 2017 GreenSpace Brands Inc.

Life Choices has seen distribution wins for its BBQ line of grass fed hot dogs and burgers in Quebec as well as significant distribution wins in a major Ontariobased grocery retailer.

Applegate Beef Hot Dogs Are Non-GMO Project Verified

June 29, 2017 Applegate

Applegate, the nation's leading natural and organic meat company, continues to progress its mission – Changing The Meat We Eat® – with the latest verification from Non-GMO Project for its natural and organic beef hot dogs.