Smithfield Foods Announces Senior Management Team Changes

December 23, 2022 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods announced senior management team changes following Chief Operating Officer Brady Stewart’s decision to depart the company. Stewart resigned from Smithfield today to accept a position with an industry competitor. 

Shrimp Season to Close North of ICW on Jan. 1, 2023

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) remind shrimpers that all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, as provided by law and the regulations of the MDMR.

Hundreds of Workers Leaving Tyson Foods as Company Closes Offices: Report

December 23, 2022 Ken Martin, Fox Business

Hundreds of employees at Tyson Foods have decided not to relocate to the company’s headquarters in Arkansas next year as the company consolidates its corporate offices.

Prepare for Valentine’s Day at SAF’s 1-Day Profit Blast in San Marcos

December 23, 2022 Society of American Florists

Industry professionals will have the opportunity to network and learn next month at The Society of American Florists 1-Day Profit Blast in San Marcos, Texas. The Jan. 14, 2023, event, sponsored by the Bill Doran Company, will feature three educational sessions focused on helping attendees ensure a profitable Valentine’s Day, and a supplier showcase where attendees can learn about fresh products, hard goods, and services from top suppliers.

Cheese Journeys Curates Northern Italy Tour for Professionals

December 23, 2022 Cheese Journeys

For the third time in six years, food travel company Cheese Journeys is leading a group of food professionals to the northern cheese-producing region of Piedmont, Italy from September 13-20, 2023. While the highlight will be VIP-access to the renowned Bra Cheese Festival, travelers will enjoy private meeting with cheesemakers and affineurs, coupled with a deep dive into the cheese business with innovative leaders in the field. The week will include tasting new products and pairings, sharing ideas with other professionals, and enjoying locally-sourced meals prepared by Cheese Journeys’ private chefs at a boutique hotel in Piedmont.