ASMI Hires Stephen Gerike As New National Accounts Representative

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is excited to announce Stephen Gerike has joined the team as the new Foodservice National Accounts Representative as of July 1, 2018. In his new role, Stephen will lead efforts to partner with foodservice operators to reach seafood “super-consumers” in the foodservice segment/channel.

Lobster License Plates Are Supporting $340,000 In Research On Vital Industry

The Maine Department of Marine Resources is using $340,000 from the sale of specialty license plates to bankroll lobster research.

NY-Based Food Processors Agree To Stop Food Preparation Ops Due To Food Safety Violations

July 19, 2018 FDA

Two New York-based food processing companies have agreed to stop preparing food products, which include a variety of ready-to-eat foods and certain salt-cured and pickled fish, because the facility’s food preparation areas were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), until the companies can comply with federal food safety laws and regulations.

American Meat Science Association Welcomes Simmons Prepared Foods To The Sustaining Partners Program

Simmons Prepared Foods has joined 45 other companies and institutions as a Sustaining Partner of the American Meat Science Association (AMSA). For more than 50 years, the AMSA has relied on support from partners to maintain its ability to provide community and professional development programs as well as opportunities for individuals in the field of meat science. AMSA’s Sustaining Partner program recognizes the organizations and institutions that provide significant financial and logistical contributions for the products and services offered by the organization.

Strauss Brands Endorses Petition To Update Meat Labeling Standards

July 19, 2018 Strauss Brands

Strauss Brands, leader in ethical and sustainable livestock practices, is rallying support for a petition recently filed by the American Grassfed Association.