National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Safety of Seafood from the United States

Seafood from America is safe. The World Health Organization, United National Food and Agriculture Organization, and all major national food safety agencies report there is no connection between seafood and COVID-19. Simply stated, people cannot get COVID-19 from eating seafood. ”

Iowa JBS Meatpacking Employees Warned of ‘Excessive Absenteeism’ as Pandemic Continues

As worker shortages continue at meatpacking plants because of the spread of COVID-19, JBS USA employees at its Marshalltown plant say the company has distributed a letter warning that they may not be in good standing with the company due to “excessive absenteeism.”

China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant in Arkansas

June 22, 2020 JASON SLOTKIN, NPR

China is halting the import of poultry from a Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas following an outbreak of coronavirus cases at the facility.

Consumer Beef Prices Rise Almost 23 Percent In May

Consumers craving hamburgers, steaks, and brisket paid high prices for the beef they purchased in May ahead of Memorial Day. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said retail beef prices rose 22.9% in May, with chuck and round cuts of beef rising 28.7% and 28.5%, respectively.

Costa Farms Acquires Leading Bromeliad and Orchid Grower DeLeon’s Bromeliads

June 22, 2020 Costa Farms

DeLeon’s Bromeliads, one of the largest growers of bromeliads and orchids in the United States, has been providing its customers with premium products since 1980.