Borden Dairy Partners with Dallas Mavericks, Brings Milk to American Airlines Center

October 8, 2019 Borden

Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in 1857, has entered into an official partnership with the Dallas Mavericks and American Airlines Center in an exciting move to bring venue guests nutritious options for game and event nights. As part of this partnership, the AAC will now sell milk for the first time ever.

Agropur Announces Closure of Lachute Plant

October 8, 2019 Agropur

Agropur Cooperative today announced it is closing its ice cream and frozen novelties plant in Lachute, Quebec. The plant’s operations will be transferred to other Agropur facilities. A total of 177 employees will be affected by the closure, planned for August 2020.

BC Fishing Industry Sounds Alarm Bell on Marine Stewardship Council Certification for Salmon

“Everyone who cares about wild salmon in British Columbia should be worried,” said the Canadian Pacific Sustainable Seafood Society’s Christina Burridge of its decision to announce self-suspension for BC sockeye, pink and chum from the Marine Stewardship Council’s certification of these fisheries as sustainable.

US Seafood Consumers Conflicted Over Sustainable Options

October 8, 2019 Blue Circle Foods

A new survey by leading sustainable seafood brand Blue Circle Foods revealed that although shoppers are concerned about where their fish comes from and what is in it, price still influences purchasing decisions. Data from the survey, conducted in the U.S. in Sept. 2019 by Blue Circle Foods, shows overwhelming concern about contaminants, ocean pollution and overfishing.

Butterball Debuts Inaugural Social Responsibility Report

October 8, 2019 Butterball

Butterball launched its inaugural corporate social responsibility report, “The Butterball Way,” which showcases how Butterball delivered responsible, sustainable food and agriculture practices in 2018. This first report also outlines goals for continued growth in the years ahead.