NOAA Fisheries Lists the Queen Conch as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act

February 15, 2024 NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries is announcing a final rule to list queen conch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. All public comments from the proposed listing have been considered and addressed prior to the publication of the rule. The primary threat to the queen conch is overutilization through commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

SeaPak Introduces Consumers to Their AI-Generated ‘Kitchen Wingman’ Through Digital Activations and a Social Media Giveaway in Time for Lent 

February 15, 2024 SeaPak

SeaPak, maker of America’s No. 1 specialty frozen shrimp brand, is rolling out a new “Kitchen Wingman” — an AI-generated digital Pelican swooping in to help point consumers to top SeaPak product recipes and offer cooking tips, recommendations, giveaways and more.

Celebrate Mardi Gras Wherever You Are with Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage

February 15, 2024 Zatarain’s

What would Mardi Gras be without the iconic seasonal dishes that go along with it? Once again Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage has debuted more krewe worthy recipes that are good all year round using Andouille, Cajun Style and the Blackened Seasoned Chicken Smoked Sausage flavor from fourteen culinary influencers. Join us as we follow them to see what savory dishes each will bring to celebrate carnival.

Miami Beef Announces the Acquisition of Hofmann Sausage

February 15, 2024 Miami Beef

The Miami Beef Company (“Miami Beef”) announces the acquisition of Hofmann Sausage Company (“Hofmann”). Founded in 1879 in Syracuse, New York, Hofmann is the leading sausage and hot dog brand in the Central New York area. Hofmann’s product portfolio includes beef and pork franks, Smoked Sausage, Bratwursts, Beef Jerky, and condiments. Hofmann is joining Miami Beef’s growing family of brands.

All-America Selections and National Garden Bureau Announce Organizational Merger

National Garden Bureau (NGB) and All-America Selections (AAS) are pleased to announce the completion of an organizational merger of the two non-profit organizations into one. National Garden Bureau is now the parent organization with AAS being the plant trialing program under National Garden Bureau.