Alaska Halibut Season Opens

March 17, 2020 NOAA Fisheries

From Southeast Alaska to the Bering Sea, Alaska fishermen are heading out to catch halibut with the March 14 opening of the 2020 halibut season.

Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Beef Producers Remain Vigilant

March 17, 2020 Colorado Beef Council

“The United States food and beef supply is the safest and most abundant in the world. The beef industry remains committed to providing the same nutritious, safe, and wholesome products consumers expect, even during these stressful times”, said Steve Wooten, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association President.

Virus Chaos Makes Beef a Luxury Consumers Are Willing to Forgo

In times of economic woe, one of the first luxuries to go is beef. That old adage is so far proving to be true as the global coronavirus outbreak dents demand.

Mary Frances Bennett Named COO at Greenleaf Corporate

Greenleaf CEO Rob Spikol states, “This promotion is historic for our company and the industry. At age 29, Mary Frances becomes the youngest Chief Operating Officer of any major floral distribution chain in the United States and the very first woman to hold this title as well.

Rio Roses Wholesaler Spotlight: Kennicott Brothers

March 17, 2020 Rio Roses

Kennicott Brothers has been recognized as one of the oldest continuous businesses in Illinois. Their story began in 1836, when Dr. John A. Kennicott, founded The Grove Nursery and soon began selling rose bushes and other floral products in the Chicagoland area.