Retail & FoodService
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Nearly 7,500 Publix associates are volunteering in their communities during Publix Serves Week, which began over the weekend and runs through April 27. The week’s volunteer activities are primarily focused on the environment. Publix associates are getting the chance to volunteer with organizations that support environmental sustainability efforts, many of which are intended to help improve water sources. …
Produce
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Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson announced it is helping shippers navigate a surge in temperature-controlled freight leading up to Mother’s Day, with a combination of temperature-controlled air, truckload and less-than-truckload services as well as an unmatched warehouse and distribution network that maximizes speed, efficiencies and freshness. …
Deli
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The makers of the HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® brand are excited to reintroduce two items to its appetizing lineup of deli options: Deli Roast Beef and Rotisserie Seasoned Deli Chicken Breast. These varieties join a wide-ranging portfolio of 100% natural* deli products, with no nitrates or nitrites added, and no preservatives. …
Floral
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Monrovia’s SunvillaTM Mandevilla have a mounding habit that keeps these climbers well-behaved. They add long-lasting, free-flowing tropical color to the garden with Red, White, Pink, or Giant Red blooms. Sunvilla are considered perennials in Zones 9-11 and annuals in cooler climates. They can also be overwintered indoors. Their twining stems can reach 15 to 20 feet. Look for your new mandevilla in Monrovia’s distinctive green pot. …
Bakery
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Elisabeth Brasseur, Farinart’s VP Sales and Innovation, commented, “The integration of Malterie Frontenac into the Farinart group is a significant strategic milestone for our business. The acquisition marks an exciting chapter in the company’s growth and innovation journey.” …
Seafood
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Latitude 45, the No. 1 selling smoked salmon brand in the U.S., wins the Special Award for Best Retail Packaging category at the Seafood Excellence Global Awards for its newest product innovation, Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy Bites. Introduced by Multi X, the largest and most trusted importer of salmon products to the U.S., Latitude 45 represents a win from the only Chilean company nominated at this year’s Seafood Excellence Global Awards. …
Dairy
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USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Dairy April 26, 2024
To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a Federal Order requiring the following measures, effective Monday, April 29, 2024. …
Meat & Poultry
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North Carolina Achieves HPAI-Free Poultry Status
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Meat & Poultry April 29, 2024
North Carolina poultry has been designated High Path Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health. This designation means that the state can resume exports and international trade for poultry products. …