22,000 More H-2B Visas to be Released, in Boost to Maryland Seafood Industry

Federal officials announced Tuesday that they will make 22,000 more temporary worker visas available to meet the needs of seasonal employers, including those in Maryland’s seafood industry.

Meat Giant JBS Adds New Law Head After Facing Antitrust Scrutiny

April 23, 2021 Brian Baxter, Bloomberg

JBS SA, the world’s largest meat supplier, said Tuesday it hired Kevin Arquit for a new global legal role within its executive leadership team.

Announcing New Feature of SIMBA Traceability: One-Step Receiving Process By Scanning Existing Barcode Labels

April 23, 2021 Dynamic Systems

Dynamic Systems, Inc., a Kirkland, Washington software developer specializing in solutions for Seafood and Meat Processors, launches a new feature for SIMBA, the application that provides production and inventory tracking and traceability reporting using barcode technology.

SAF Picks Orlando for ‘Affordable, Accessible’ Annual Convention

Many floral industry members are ready to reconnect, recharge, and get inspired after a long year of re-engineering operations to adapt to social distancing. The Society of American Florists is offering that opportunity at SAF Orlando 2021, SAF’s 136th Annual Convention, September 21-23 in Orlando.

BFG Supply Acquires L&L Nursery Supply

April 23, 2021 BFG Supply

The acquisition of L&L significantly expands BFG’s geographic footprint and ability to serve customers in the Pacific region. The combined company operates 14 warehouses across the US totaling more than 1.0 million square feet.