Top 10 List Shows Significant Increase in Seafood Consumption

December 19, 2018 National Fisheries Institute

In 2017 Americans ate 16 pounds of seafood per capita, an increase of 1.1 pounds from the 14.9 pounds consumed in 2016. It is the highest per capita consumption number in almost a decade.

China’s swine fever outbreak may benefit Brazil, US exporters: JBS executive

December 19, 2018 Ana Mano, Reuters

An outbreak of a deadly virus threatening pork production in China may be a boon to Brazilian and U.S. exporters, meat processor JBS SA’s chief executive said in a live webcast on Tuesday.

PA Beef Council Annual Meeting Welcomes New Directors, Officers and New Technology

December 19, 2018 Beef Checkoff Program

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) Board welcomed four new directors during their annual meeting held on Wednesday, December 12, in Bedford. Newly elected to the council’s board include Harrison Hartman, dairy producer from Lancaster County; Duff George, beef producer from Cumberland County; Marty Yahner, beef producer from Cambria County; and Joe Beaman, foodservice representative from Deer Lakes School District.

Butterball President and CEO Departs Company After More Than a Decade

December 19, 2018 Butterball

After more than 10 years with the company and 40-plus years in the industry, Kerry Doughty has made the difficult decision to step down from his role as president and chief executive officer of Butterball, LLC for health reasons. Former Chief Operating Officer, Jay Jandrain, has been formally appointed president and CEO.

World Floral Expo 2019 to be Held in Dallas

December 19, 2018 HPP Exhibitions

The organizers of World Floral Expo have decided to organize the next edition of their US based trade show in Texas. In March, from the 20th to the 22nd, the international flower trade show will be held in Dallas. After having set up trade shows in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago, Dallas was chosen for the 2019 edition of WFE.