Policy Makers Hear From Seafood Industry Reps For The First Time

April 4, 2012 Laine Welch, SitNews

For the first time ever, seafood industry reps were invited to brief policy makers in Congress on jobs and economic opportunities. Last Thursday the group presented a panel discussion called ‘Seafood Jobs in America’ to the Senate Oceans Caucus and an audience of 80 people.

NFI Crab Council Hires Asia Liaison

After several months of searching, the National Fisheries Institute Crab Council has found a liaison to help carry on its sustainability mission in Asia. Jeremy Crawford, previously a business development manager in the blue swimming crab industry, will be a crucial part of growing the coalition’s sustainability work.

Georgia-Pacific Donates $250,000 To CPS Campaign For Research

Georgia-Pacific has gifted $250,000 to the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) located at the University of California, Davis. This is the largest donation from an industry supplier to support the research program at CPS. Known for its commitment to service, safety and sustainability, Georgia-Pacific has uniquely positioned itself to lead other suppliers to support the CPS Campaign for Research.

Ippolito Fruit & Produce Ltd. Streamlines Cooler Shipping & Inventory Operations

April 4, 2012 RedLine Solutions

Ippolito is one of the leading grower, shipper, packers in the produce industry. RedLine Solutions has been working with Ippolito Fruit & Produce to help them with their cooler and inventory operations. Ippolito implemented RedLine Cooler™ in 2011 and has seen dramatic improvements to their shipping and warehouse operations.

Colorful Harvest Connects With Good Causes Through Country Music

April 4, 2012 Colorful Harvest

Country music artists attending the recent 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMAs) held on Sunday, April 1st, arrived to find their dressing rooms stocked with chocolate dipped Colorful Harvest strawberries and colorful heirloom style vegetable platters. And in the ACMA celebrity lounge they were welcomed to add their signatures to custom made, Musical Harvest™ STRAWBERRY themed guitars, donated by Colorful Harvest to be auctioned to benefit the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the ACM’s charity “LIFTING LIVES”.