PTI Implications Discussed At Seminar In South Florida

Produce industry leaders met to discuss the newest developments in PTI and food safety at a seminar in Miami, Florida on September 19. Expert speakers Ed Treacy from Produce Marketing Association and Dan Vaché from United Fresh Produce Association spoke to over 130 produce professionals during this one day event. Attendees represented all segments of the industry from growers to importers to retailers.

United Fresh Supports NASDA's Request To FDA On Proposed FSMA Rules

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture last week voted to ask the Food and Drug Administration to propose a second draft of its rules implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act before issuing final regulations. Based on the NASDA announcement, the United Fresh Produce Association released the following statement:

New Interim Head Of LA Seafood Board Named While Lt. Governor Searches For Replacement

Almost a month after Ewell Smith resigned as the executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has named the current assistant director Kristin McLaren as interim executive director while a search is conducted for a permanent replacement.

Interstate Container To Exhibit New Greencoat ICE Seafood Boxes At PACK EXPO 2013

September 24, 2013 Interstate Container

Interstate Container will launch the first wax-free recyclable box for ice packed seafood at PACK EXPO 2013 – booth # 6338 in the Lower South Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. Greencoat® ICE seafood boxes offer the necessary strength and durability to pack seafood and ice, while reducing carbon footprint and eliminating expensive wax disposal costs for retailers and restaurants.

St. John's Set To Host 2013 World Seafood Congress

September 24, 2013 Daniel MacEachern, The Telegram

Seafood industry representatives from more than 40 countries will converge in St. John’s next weekend for the 2013 World Seafood Congress.