Cooke Aquaculture Announces Death of Gifford Cooke

March 6, 2024 Cooke Aquaculture

The Cooke family is deeply saddened to announce the death on March 3, 2024, of Gifford Cooke, co-founder with his sons Glenn and Michael Cooke in 1985 of Cooke Aquaculture Inc.

FDA Announces Refusals of Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp from Five Different BAP-Certified Exporters in February

March 6, 2024 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published detailed data regarding 48 seafood entry line refusals in February, of which ten (20.8%) were for shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics.

Missouri Prime Beef Packers Suspends Operations of Pleasant Hope, Mo., Plant

March 6, 2024 KY3

Missouri Prime Beef Packers of Pleasant Hope will close because of “unforeseen business circumstances.” The plant has not confirmed if the closure is permanent or temporary. The closure impacts 335 employees.

Seaboard Foods Honored with ‘Best Placemaking Project’ Award for Pickleball Courts at Fowler Park, Guymon, Okla.

March 6, 2024 Seaboard Foods

Main Street Guymon, a community-led organization, awarded Seaboard Foods with the “Best Placemaking Project” for the construction of pickleball courts at Fowler Park in Guymon, Okla. at the Main Street Guymon Awards Banquet on February 20.  

Atlas Air Expands its Flower Business

March 6, 2024 STAT Times

Atlas Air began operating a 767 filled with flowers out of José María Córdova International Airport, Colombia and into Miami International Airport on January 17, 2024.