Big Shrimp Out There As North Carolina Waters Open

Shrimp season officially kicked off Wednesday, as regulators open the nearshore state waters where the most shrimp usually are found. But shrimpers might not move in too far from the three-mile state line where they have been casting nets.

UK: Three-Quarters Of Supermarket Chickens Contaminated With Campylobacter

Nearly three-quarters of fresh chickens in supermarkets and butchers are contaminated with the potentially lethal food-poisoning bug campylobacter, according to the final results of a year-long testing programme published by the Food Standards Agency.

Smithfield Foods Applauds Walmart's Animal Welfare & Antibiotics Positions

May 29, 2015 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods said today that it supports Walmart in its release of the company's new animal welfare and antibiotics positions. Smithfield is already compliant with the newly announced policies on its company-owned farms and encourages the rest of the industry to develop programs consistent with these guidelines.

USDA FSIS & CFIA To Collaborate On Slaughter & Meat Inspection Policies

In the area of meat inspection and certification, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will work together and, where feasible, provide updates to their slaughter and processed meat inspection policies and procedures in an effort to enhance food safety, achieve closer alignment between inspection system requirements and eliminate unnecessary or duplicative requirements.

RoyalVanZanten Prepares For FlowerTrials & Cut Chrysanthemum Variety Trial

May 29, 2015 RoyalVanZanten

All preparations are in full swing as RoyalVanZanten's most significant annual event is coming around quickly. June 9-12 we will open our greenhouses and welcome all visitors to see both the extensive range of pot plants as well cut chrysanthemums.