Hattiesburg-Based Company Awarded $ 10.3M Farmers To Families Food Box Contract

June 26, 2020 WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $ 10.3 million contract to Hattiesburg-based Merchants Foodservice for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

United Fresh Names Best In Show Virtual Exhibit Booths

From a new concept just a few months ago to a 200-company virtual expo reaching more than 7,500 attendees, United Fresh LIVE! brought out the best in exhibiting company marketing teams.

FDA Redoubles Call to Action for Papaya Industry to Keep Consumers Safe from Foodborne Illness

June 26, 2020 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps that can be taken to prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Announced Cancellation of September 2020 Edition

Diversified Communications, organizer of the annual Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, announced that due to ongoing health and safety issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary to cancel the 2020 edition of the expo that was re-scheduled to take place on September 22 -24, 2020 in Boston, MA, USA.

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Looking Forward to Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America in 2021

“Making the decision to reschedule and then cancel Seafood Expo North America 2020 was likely a tough one but illustrates Diversified’s commitment to listen to its customers and its ability to be nimble in a time of change. ”