Blended Burgers Now on Menus in All 50 States

July 2, 2019 Mushroom Council

For the first time ever, blended burgers are now available on restaurant menus in all 50 states. Through July 31, as part of the James Beard Foundation’s Blended Burger Project™, customers can find blended burgers served at more than 400 restaurants across the country.

Golbon Announces Internal Promotions

July 2, 2019 Golbon

Golbon is pleased to announce the promotions of four key individuals within the organization. Golbon President, Dave Myers, states “I am extremely pleased to announce the promotions of several Golbon team members. As we continue to grow and seek out new ways to better build our members’ businesses, it is important that Golbon continues to align ourselves in a manner that offers the best possible service to our members.”

IAEA and UN Environment Assist Member States on Mercury Monitoring in Seafood

Given its devastating health effects as a potent neurotoxin, mercury is one of the top ten chemicals of public concern, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The IAEA Environment Laboratories, together with UN Environment, hosted experts from around the world last month to discuss how best Member States can tackle monitoring of this global pollutant.

Young’s Seafood Sold to CapVest Private Equity Firm

July 2, 2019 BBC

Young’s Seafood has been sold to international private equity firm CapVest for an undisclosed fee.

Baby Lobsters Dwindle in New England, Causing Concern

New data reinforces recent trends about lobsters that show upticks in Atlantic Canada while numbers in New England are below average.