Oster & Associates Launches 2014 Cause Marketing Campaign For Organics Unlimited

January 27, 2014 Oster and Associates

Oster and Associates continues its focus on cause marketing with the launch of their 2014 campaign for Organics Unlimited. The campaign focuses on highlighting the benefits of buying Organics Unlimited bananas, one of which is the commitment to GROW (Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers). “We are proud and excited to be part of something bigger than ourselves,” says Agency President Bev Oster.

Fisheries Ministers From Maritimes To Meet On Slumping Lobster Prices

Fisheries ministers from the three Maritime provinces have agreed to meet in March to discuss the future of the lobster industry.

Congressman Jones Leads Effort To Halt TPP Impact On US Fisheries

Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) led a coalition of House members in urging the Obama administration to carefully consider the impact of their proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement on U.S. fisheries and fishing communities.  The agreement is widely expected to reduce or eliminate duties on imported fish products from countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan.

Senators Ask Obama To Fight Seafood Fraud

Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today asked President Barack Obama to direct federal agencies to better coordinate their efforts to fight seafood fraud that threatens the livelihoods of American fishermen and harms consumers. Seafood fraud is a serious problem in the United States, with surveys showing that some common fish are mislabeled nearly all of the time.

Americans To Eat 1.25 Billion Chicken Wings For Super Bowl

January 24, 2014 National Chicken Council

First Lady Michelle Obama isn't the only one turning 50 this year.  2014 also marks the 50th anniversary of the first "Buffalo Wing" being sauced and tossed at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York.