Global Seafood Alliance Honors NFI’s John Connelly with Lifetime Achievement Award

September 7, 2022 Global Seafood Alliance

John Connelly, president of the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), is a recipient of this year’s Wallace R. Stevens Lifetime Achievement Award, recognized for his leadership, integrity and commitment to responsibility. Connelly will be honored on stage at the Global Seafood Alliance’s GOAL 2022 conference in Seattle on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Foster Farms Statement Regarding Farmerville, Louisiana Wage Increase

September 7, 2022 Foster Farms

Effective September 11, 2022, Foster Farms increased the entry level wage rate for its Farmerville, Louisiana, processing facility TEAM members to $17.30 per hour from the current start rate of $12.70 per hour. Farmerville TEAM Members also qualify for a very comprehensive health care plan, as well as disability and life insurance coverage. 

Mayesh is Searching for its 2023 Mayesh Design Star

September 7, 2022 Mayesh

“We are adding a focus on sustainable design practices to our 2023 Mayesh Design Star series! Some things are more obvious than others, like replacing foam with chickenwire, but we want to see more! We are not looking for perfection, but rather the innovative & clever ways you are practicing floristry in sustainable ways.

Join the Celebration of the Career of Meat Industry Icon, Dr. Gary Smith

September 7, 2022 Perishable News

On October 14 & 15, 2022, the Bellinger Foundation is hosting the celebration of the distinguished career of Dr. Gary Smith, preeminent professor, mentor, researcher, meat judge/coach, and innovator in the meat industry. The celebration, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, is an opportunity to express appreciation to Dr. Smith and further his legacy via the Gary ’68 & Kay Smith Intercollegiate Meat Judging Team Excellence Endowment at Texas A&M University.

AFE Appoints New Research Coordinator

September 7, 2022 American Floral Endowment

One of the American Floral Endowment’s most important programs is its research funding, which shows the impacts of developing best practices and innovative ways to tackle industry challenges. This research guides the industry to new heights in sustainability, improved methods, and revolutionary discoveries. To help facilitate this mission, the Endowment has expanded its team to include a new Research Coordinator to assist with expanding research programs and communicating the findings.