UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center Awards First Produce Professional Certificate

We are pleased to announce that Stefan Jan Michel Droogendijk is our first graduate from the Produce Professional Certificate Program.  The company Stefan works for, DQFS Surveyors, an independent survey agency specializing in vegetables and fruit in the Netherlands, not only inspects fresh produce, but supports the entire supply chain.  And this is exactly the reason Stefan wanted to pursue the certificate.

Harper Government Invests To Grow New Blueberry Markets

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced an investment of over $1,700,000 to the Wild Blueberry Association of North America which will be used to market and promote Canadian wild blueberries internationally.

Twin Tails Seafood Corp. Receives $16.5 Million Senior Credit Facility

August 14, 2014 Staff Reporter, ABL Advisor

The PrivateBank announced it has extended a $16.5 million senior credit facility to Twin Tails Seafood Corporation, a Miami-based importer and distributor of fresh, pasteurized and frozen seafood to wholesalers, retailers and restaurants throughout the United States.

Industry Still Waiting For Answers About Nova Scotia Lobster Levy

August 14, 2014 Greg Bennett, Nova News Now

NDP Fisheries critic Sterling Belliveau says people working in the lobster industry are frustrated by the lack of information coming from the province surrounding a proposed five-cent-per-pound lobster levy.

Oregon Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Ends This Week On High Note

August 14, 2014 Tim Novotny, The World

The commercial Dungeness crab fishing season officially closes at midnight on Thursday, but the numbers are not likely to change much at this point.