Claws and Effect: WTOP News Looks at the Murky Future of the Chesapeake Blue Crab

September 16, 2024 John Domen, WTOP News

For years now, the state of Maryland has been promoting restaurants that buy and sell Maryland crab meat. The “True Blue” program is the state’s guarantee that the crab dip you buy as an appetizer was made with crab meat taken from Maryland waters, in an effort to support the men and women who work in the state’s seafood industry.

Floral Industry Poised for Growth as Interest Rates Drop and Flower Demand Remains Strong

This positive forecast comes at a time when inflation is stabilizing in Colombia, a leading supplier of flowers to the U.S. market. Dr. Hall noted that inflation in Colombia is decreasing faster than expected, and while the Colombian peso has experienced volatility, he expects gradual stabilization.

Dümmen Orange North America Expands Team, Hires 2 Experienced Horticulturists

September 16, 2024 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange North America recently hired Sarah Thompson to become its new western regional sales manager and Michelle McElhannon, PhD to be its new technical specialist. 

Crate-Free Meat Companies & Hog Farmers Mobilize to Defend California’s Proposition 12 in Farm Bill Fight

September 16, 2024 Niman Ranch

Key organizers of the coalition include crate-free pork companies True Story Foods and Niman Ranch along with direct-to-consumer meat brand ButcherBox. They were joined at the event by independent hog farmers, from small to large operations, from across the country. Served at the Congressional briefing were crate-free and Proposition 12 certified meats from Niman Ranch and True Story Foods for guests to enjoy.

Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. Recalls Wiener Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

September 16, 2024 Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc.

The establishment determined that they inadvertently mislabeled beef wiener products as beef and pork wiener products and vice versa. The products labeled as beef and pork wiener products actually contain beef wiener products that contain soy; therefore, soy is not declared on the finished product label. Additionally, the product labeled as beef wiener products actually contain beef and pork wiener products, therefore, pork is not declared on the finished product label.