America Trades Produce Conference 2014 Names Keynote Speaker

The fourth annual America Trades Produce Conference is fast approaching, and promises to build upon previous events by examining big-picture US-Mexico trade dynamics, as well as the nitty-gritty of daily business. It is scheduled for March 12 – 13, 2014 at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, AZ.

23rd Annual Idaho Potato Commission Retail Display Contest Set To Sizzle

December 26, 2013 Idaho Potato Commission

Shoppers will be hoofing it over to produce aisles nationwide this February as retailers unveil their latest spud-themed creations for the Idaho Potato Commission’s 23rd annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest.

Expanded Role For Todd Conway At Handy International

December 24, 2013 Handy International

Handy International is pleased to announce that Todd Conway, Executive Vice President for Handy, is expanding his role in the company to include: Operations, Procurement and Quality Control. “Todd will continue his role as CFO and we are very excited that he is expanding to give support and direction to other departments within the company,” said Terry Conway, Chairman and CEO of Handy International.

LA Seafood Board's Legislative Committee Recommends Keeping Current Quota For Gulf Red Snapper

The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board’s Legislative Committee unanimously approved a resolution in support of Reef Fish Amendment #28 to be sent to the full board supporting keeping current Gulf Red Snapper quotas at current levels.

Lobster Marketing Promoted At WGFA Annual Meeting

December 24, 2013 Eric McCarthy, Journal Pioneer

The tie-up of lobster boats last May cost fishermen money, the president of the P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association acknowledged Tuesday, but Mike McGeoghegan said that action helped produce a provincial and a Maritime report on the lobster industry.