NFI’s “Dish on Fish” Education Initiative Named 2019 PRSA Bronze Anvil Award Winner

The PRSA Bronze Anvil Awards recognize the best of the best in public relations tactics – e.g., the use of social media, video, blogs, podcasts, annual reports, digital newsletters, websites and other tools – that contribute to the success of overall communications programs or campaigns.

Industry Adopts U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework, Announces Nationwide Outreach

Major food and retail companies, cattle producers, veterinarians, scientists, and non-governmental organizations jointly adopted the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework (Framework), the first-ever resource to demonstrate U.S. beef sustainability across the full value-chain.

After Exiting Beyond Meat, Tyson Foods Will Launch Meatless Products This Summer

May 7, 2019 Amelia Lucas, CNBC

The Jimmy Dean owner sold its stake in Beyond before the company went public, citing its desire to produce vegetarian meat substitutes under its own umbrella of brands. CEO Noel White told analysts on the quarterly conference call Monday that the plant-based product will launch this summer on a limited basis, with a wider rollout in October and November.

Eckrich and Albertsons Team Up to Support Local Schools

May 7, 2019 Smithfield Foods

Eckrich®, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and perfectly seasoned deli meats, has collaborated with Albertsons to support local schools with a $10,000 donation. The donation will be used by the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools to enhance the learning of each student.

Public Health Alert Concerning a Possible Listeria Contamination of French Soft Ripened Cheese

May 7, 2019 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of l’Explorateur soft ripened cheese. This pasteurized, cow’s milk cheese was made by in St. Simeon, France and distributed throughout the U.S. The FDA advises consumers and retailers to not eat, sell, or serve cheese labeled as l’Explorateur.