FDA Announces More Rejections of Antibiotic Contaminated Shrimp from 4-Star BAP Certified Shrimp Exporters; Adds Another to an Import Alert for Unapproved Drugs in Farmed Seafood

January 16, 2024 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published detailed data regarding 74 seafood entry line refusals in December, of which four (5.4%) were for shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics and an additional fifteen seafood entry line refusals in November, of which five (33.3%) were for shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics.

Meati Foods Now Available in Super Target Nationwide

January 16, 2024 Meati Foods

Meati Foods, creator of chef-seasoned whole cuts, snacks, and nuggets made from the company’s patented MushroomRoot™, today announced a significant retail expansion of its Eat Meati line of products in Target stores across the country. Driven by accelerating demand and repurchase rates of up to 60%, Meati Foods aims to be in 8,000 retail doors by summer 2024, nearly tripling its current store count of 3,000.

HyLife CEO Retires and Passes Torch to Seasoned Successor  

January 16, 2024 HyLife

HyLife President and CEO, Grant Lazaruk, has announced his retirement as of February 29, 2024.

The Newest AAS Winner for 2024

January 16, 2024 All-America Selections

All-America Selections (AAS), North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization has one more new AAS Winner available for the 2024 gardening season. This is in addition to the nine AAS Winners announced last fall, bringing the total to 10 new AAS Winners for this season.

HilverdaFlorist Launches Tagline and Corporate Video

January 16, 2024 HilverdaFlorist

It is a forward-thinking start to the new year for HilverdaFlorist with the launch of a brand new tagline and corporate video. The company, which originated from a merger in 2020, has since then been refining its corporate identity. Matching the mission statement “Excel together for a flourishing future”, this new tagline sets the tone from 2024.