Month: April 2018

FishChoice Reaches 500 Seafood Species & 5,000 Products Milestones

April 19, 2018 FishChoice, Inc.

The FishChoice platform has reached two major milestones this month with 5,000 seafood product listings covering 500 species. Retailers and restaurants are using FishChoice to find seafood sourcing details from current and prospective suppliers that include scientific name, harvest origin, harvest method, and up-to-date sustainability information from the leading global sustainable seafood ratings and certifications organizations. …

Arkansas Pork Industry Caught In The Middle Of Trade Trouble

April 19, 2018 Ann Kenda, NPR

Arkansas’s agricultural producers are reacting to recent trade trouble between the U.S. and China. While analysts have stopped short of calling it a trade war, the two countries have spent the last few weeks announcing a series of new tariffs on airplanes, cars, high tech and numerous agricultural products that include pork. …

US Senators Seek Review Of Marfrig's Deal To Buy National Beef

April 19, 2018 Tom Polansek, Reuters

Four U.S. senators asked a national security panel on Tuesday to review whether Marfrig Global Foods SA’s planned $969 million acquisition of Missouri-based National Beef Packing Co threatens the safety of the U.S. food supply. …

MamaMancini’s Announces Active Negotiations For New Authorizations With Major Retailers

April 19, 2018 MamaMancini's

Carl Wolf, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MamaMancini’s tated that the Company is in active negotiations with national retailers for major new authorizations of its products.  …

Meet The Latest Louisiana Super Plant: Intenz Classic Celosia

April 19, 2018 Nola.com

Celosia "Intenz Classic" has been designated a Louisiana Super Plants selection for spring 2018 by the LSU AgCenter. This dwarf wheat celosia will impress you with its reliable performance and attractive appearance throughout our long, hot summer. …