Survey Measures Post-Oil Spill Seafood Attitudes

A marketing survey commissioned by Louisiana’s seafood promotion board shows more than 70 percent of consumers polled nationally express some level of concern about seafood safety following the BP oil spill.

Canadians Go Ocean Wise With Sustainable Seafood iPhone App

February 1, 2011 Ocean Wise

Canadians looking to make smart, sustainable seafood choices are encouraged to use the Ocean Wise iPhone application.

Consumers Lead Sustainability Drive

The movement toward sustainable oceans has grown out of its conservation roots into a global initiative engaging major seafood producers, non-governmental organizations and scientists.

Barry Callebaut Resists Calls For Ban On Ivory Coast Cocoa

February 1, 2011 Holger Elfes, Bloomberg

Barry Callebaut AG, the worlds largest maker of bulk chocolate, said its resisting calls to stop buying cocoa from Ivory Coast.

Dietary Guidelines Endorse WGC 8g Definition

Every five years the U.S. government is required by federal law to update its Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and today was the big day when the latest update was released. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans* call for us to whenever possible, replace refined grains with whole grains.