Shrimp Hits Record High Levels of Consumption in United States

December 21, 2018 Southern Shrimp Alliance

Shrimp remains the most consumed seafood in the United States, returning in 2017 to its highest consumption level of 4.4 pounds per person according to NOAA Fisheries’ “Fisheries of the United States” report released today. While U.S. shrimp fisheries remain sustainable and well-managed, imported shrimp from poorly regulated countries dominate the U.S. marketplace with 92% market share according to the report.

Modesto’s Yosemite Meat Co. Looks to Stockton for new Home, Expansion Plans

December 21, 2018 Kevin Valine, Modesto Bee

A longtime Modesto pork processor and meat distributor plans to relocate and expand its operations about 30 minutes away in Stockton early next year.

Impossible Burger Needs FDA Nod to Sell Uncooked in Stores

If Impossible Foods, maker of the plant-based Impossible Burger sold in restaurants nationwide, wants to sell its product uncooked directly to consumers, it will need to get pre-market approval to use its key ingredient.

Poultry Quarterly: Outlook 2019 – Challenging Start but Gradual Recovery Throughout the Year

December 21, 2018 Rabobank

The outlook for the global poultry industry is expected to gradually improve in 2019. Global trade will remain volatile and competitive in 1H 2019, with exporters competing for reduced volumes as a result of the many trade issues in 2018.

The 10 Most Popular Pink Roses of 2018 – According to You

December 21, 2018 Parfum Flower Company

Number one isn’t really a surprise to us, but we were still amazed to see that some of the French scented roses from the Meilland collection made the cut!