Citing NY AG Report, Class Action Alleges Stew Leonard’s Fish Products are Mislabeled

A proposed class action lawsuit claims Stew Leonard’s Inc. has deceptively mislabeled its red snapper and sockeye salmon products. Citing a report from the New York Attorney General’s office on the pervasive mislabeling of fish products in the state’s supermarkets, the complaint alleges Stew Leonard’s so-called red snapper and sockeye salmon products are, in truth, fish of an inferior grade and quality.

Pots Dropped: Oregon Dungeness Season is in Full Swing

The Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee, which oversees the northern California, Oregon and Washington Dungeness crab fisheries, opened the season between Cape Arago, Ore., and Klipsan Beach, Wash., after a month-long delay. At 8 a.m. on January 1, 73 hours before the opening, Dungeness crab pots finally splashed into the water off the coast of Oregon and southern Washington.

Missouri’s new ‘Fake Meat’ Law Could Mean Fewer Options at the Grocery Store

Jaime Athos, the CEO of Oregon-based Tofurky, said the company could stop selling products in the Show-Me state when the new law goes into effect Tuesday, rather than face off against state regulators if his labels don’t pass muster.

New Year Brings Increased Focus on the US Pork Industry’s We Care Commitment Building on the industry’s culture of continuous improvement

January 8, 2019 The National Pork Board

During 2018, a We Care task force, comprised of leaders from across the industry, was formed to provide guidance to the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) boards of directors on advancing the industry’s decade-long commitment to the We Care ethical principles as the sustainability platform for U.S. pig production.

Hormel Foods and Associated Wholesale Grocers Donate Hormel Cure 81 Hams

January 8, 2019 Hormel Foods Corporation

“Hormel Foods is proud to partner with Associated Wholesale Grocers through AWG Cares, the employee charitable foundation of AWG to support hunger-relief efforts in the communities served by Associated Wholesale Grocers’ retailers and employees,” said Stephanie Postma, brand manager, meat products marketing, Hormel Foods.