Florida Citrus Commission Backs Limiting Its Tax Increase Authority

The Florida Citrus Commission agreed Wednesday to support a legislative proposal that will limit its authority to increase state citrus taxes.

Potato Growers In Idaho And Oregon Vote To Continue Marketing Order

May 3, 2011 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that Irish potato growers in Idaho and Malheur County, Ore., voted to continue their federal marketing order program.

Satur Farms, LLC Recalls Satur Farms Cilantro Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 3, 2011 FDA

Satur Farms of Cutchogue, NY is recalling 88.5 pounds of Satur Farms Cilantro, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Closed Ocean Choice Fish Plant On Prince Edward Island Plant Could Open Doors

The P.E.I. government is hoping the closure of the Ocean Choice fish plant in Souris could provide opportunities to revitalize the lobster processing industry.

IAFI Establishing A Seafood Standards Equivalence Committee

The International Association of Seafood Professionals(IAFI) today announced that they plan to set up an independent Seafood Standards Equivalence Committee for the benefit of stakeholders across the international Seafood Sector.