Month: February 2012

Members Of Congress Seek To Preserve Historic Gulf Of Maine Cod Fishery

February 3, 2012 Office of US Senator Olympia J. Snowe

A bipartisan, bicameral group of 19 New England lawmakers today wrote to Secretary of Commerce John Bryson urging his department’s help in preventing the collapse of the region’s historic cod fishing industry. Specifically, the members of Congress requested that the Secretary use his authority to set 2012 catch levels for Gulf of Maine cod at “a level that would allow the industry to survive,” should the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) request interim measures during the Council's meeting tomorrow in Portsmouth, NH. …

Chilean Avocado Importers Association Partners With Cynthia Sass, MPh, RD For American Heart Month Giveaway

February 3, 2012 Chilean Avocado Importers Association

The Chilean Avocado Importers Association (CAIA) helps kick off American Heart Month today with a Book-A-Day Giveaway on Facebook through February 29, 2012. …

Sun Pacific Marketing Names Bob DiPiazza President

February 3, 2012 Sun Pacific Marketing

Sun Pacific Marketing has named industry veteran Robert (Bob) DiPiazza as President. DiPiazza is a former Dominick’s and Sam’s Club/Walmart senior officer and past chairman of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA). Additionally, DiPiazza is the owner of DiPiazza Consulting Services, Inc. that provides strategic consulting to the supermarket and club industries, and to their allied supplier base.
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TempTrip Time/Temp System Used For Africa-To-UK Fresh Cut Fruit Shipments

February 3, 2012 TempTrip

Blue Skies, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, UK, is using a time/temperature monitoring system from TempTRIP®, LLC to help make sure that its fresh-cut fruit maintains its quality as it travels from African fields to UK tables in as little as 48 hours. …

Go Greek With Bella Sun Luci

February 3, 2012 Mooney Farms

Mooney Farms is introducing their newest variety of Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes: Julienne Cut with Greek Oregano, Basil, & Garlic. …