Maine Using Lottery to Give Out New Scallop Licenses

October 27, 2021 Associated Press

Maine fishing regulators are collecting applications for the state lottery that gives out scallop harvesting licenses.

Wayne Farms Completes Divestiture of Laurel Poultry Production Complex to Amick Farms

October 27, 2021 Wayne Farms

The divestiture is a key milestone towards completing the previously announced transaction which will combine Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) under the joint ownership and control of Cargill and Continental Grain.

Sanderson Farms Stockholders Approve Combination with Cargill and Continental Grain Company

October 27, 2021 Sanderson Farms

Sanderson Farms, Inc. announced that at a special meeting of stockholders, its stockholders approved the previously announced agreement for a joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms for $203 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, Cargill and Continental Grain will combine Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a subsidiary of Continental Grain, to form a new, privately held poultry business.

Move Over Ghouls and Goblins, Lily’s in Town to Brighten the Holidays

October 27, 2021 Garden Media Group

The Garden Media Group, representing U.S. Lily growers, has tips to make the holidays season extraordinary. Fall is here in all its pumpkin spice glory. It’s time for warm sweaters and cuddling by the fire. It also marks the beginning of our holiday celebrations. And, Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Expands Product Offerings Across the “Better for You” Food Category with Acquisition of Vital Choice

October 27, 2021 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate, has expanded its product offerings across the growing “better for you” food category with the acquisition of Vital Choice®, a trusted provider of exceptional quality premium wild-caught seafood and sustainably farmed shellfish, pastured proteins, organic foods, and marine-source nutritional supplements.