Crawfish Supply Gradually Coming Back Into East Texas

February 7, 2024 Annabelle Tuggle, KETK

Some crawfish have finally made their way from Louisiana to East Texas after the drought was affecting some local businesses for weeks. 

Cargill “Protein Profile” Finds Shrinking, Time-Strapped U.S. Households Demand Easier Meal Options That Deliver More Value at the Dinner Table

February 7, 2024 Cargill

North American consumers need protein solutions that are right-sized, simple, globally inspired and affordable. That’s according to the newly published “Protein Profile,” an annual report produced by Cargill’s North American Protein business. The comprehensive findings are compiled by Cargill’s Marketing and Insights team, based on their own proprietary research and market intelligence gleaned from working with North America’s top retailers, food manufacturers and restaurants, and from customer and consumer surveys.

Smithfield Foods Names New Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

February 7, 2024 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.

Consumer Floral Purchasing for Valentine’s Day: Historical Trends and 2024 Market Projection

This report summarizes the January 16th 2024 Prince & Prince presentation on “The Bloom Show” hosted by Sahid Nahim and sponsored by Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions. That presentation detailed historical US consumer floral purchasing trends for Valentine’s Day.

FloraCraft Releases Two New Products in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2024 FloraCraft

FloraCraft, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of floral and craft foam, has unveiled two new products just in time for Valentine’s Day – FloraCheers!® Bottle Bouquet Rings and Cup o’ Cheer® Mug Plugs.