DJ Forry Announces New Pomegranate Aril Package
California produce marketer DJ Forry is set to release its new Forry’s Finest™ Sweet Bursts™ pomegranate arils. Sweet Bursts™ will arrive to market in a new two serving tub package configuration. …
Month: May 2013
BAP Processing Standards Benchmarked Against GFSI
The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) seafood processing plant standards have been successfully benchmarked against the latest Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) food safety requirements. GFSI made the announcement on May 16. …
Kevin Adams Named Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Chairman
Alaska fisherman and commercial fisheries activist, Kevin Adams, was elected Chairman at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) Board of Directors Meeting on May 9th in Anchorage. The Governor appointed board consists of seven members: five seafood processors and two industry representatives actively engaged in commercial fishing. Adams was appointed to fill a harvester seat by Governor Frank Murkowski in 2004. …
Maryland To Limit Female Crab Catch
Maryland moved Monday to reduce the commercial harvest of female blue crabs in the aftermath of a survey finding that the Chesapeake Bay's crab population hit a five-year low last winter. …
Meeting Demand For Local Meat In Colorado
Two Colorado Department of Agriculture officials will visit Durango on Monday to explain issues involved in satisfying the demand for locally processed meat and to answer questions. …