Sea Pact Joins the World’s Largest Alliance Dedicated to Tackling the Problem of Global Ghost Fishing Gear

December 28, 2018 Sea Pact

Sea Pact, an innovative association of ten leading North American seafood companies working together to drive industry sustainability progress- today announce that they have joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI).

New Marketing Plan Will Pitch Maine’s Soft-Shell Lobster to Fishmongers

The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative will redirect most of its $2.2 million yearly budget to win over the middlemen.

Palladium Equity Partners Announces Investment in Partnership with Family Founders of Quirch Foods

December 28, 2018 Palladium

Founded in 1967 by the Quirch family, the Company utilizes multiple distribution centers across the U.S. to distribute beef, pork, poultry, seafood and other retail products to independent and ethnic grocers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, U.S. national retailers, and Latin American export markets. Quirch’s extensive portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes Panamei Seafood®, Mambo® and Chiquita Frozen®.

Canadians’ Love for Bacon Sizzles on National Bacon Day

December 28, 2018 Les Viandes du Breton

In celebration of National Bacon Day on Sunday, December 30, 2018, duBreton® – an all-Canadian pork specialist at the forefront of Certified Humane® and organic pork production in North America – conducted a survey among Canadians who like bacon† to reveal how deep is our love.

Eckrich and Jewel-Osco Partner to Commemorate Local Veterans at Chicago Bulls Game

December 28, 2018 Smithfield Foods

On Wednesday, Dec. 19, Eckrich® joined forces with grocery retailer Jewel-Osco to honor five former service members in a special presentation in the 3rdquarter as the Chicago Bulls took on the Brooklyn Nets. The crowd at the United Center roared as the five local Chicago veterans were presented with $1,000 each in free groceries in recognition of their service and sacrifice.