Month: May 2015

National Mango Board Continues With Outstanding Support From The Mango Industry

May 4, 2015 National Mango Board

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the results from the National Mango Board’s (NMB) continuation referendum; showcasing a whopping 91 percent of mango industry members who voted were in favor. The continuation referendum took place from April 6-17, 2015 which allowed eligible mango industry members to vote on the continuation of the NMB and its efforts to increase mango consumption in the U.S. …

NOAA Announces Public Comment Period On Determining Species 'At Risk' Of Illegal Fishing & Seafood Fraud

May 1, 2015 National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

As part of its efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and seafood fraud, today the Committee on IUU Fishing and Seafood Fraud announced opportunities for the public to provide input on the principles used to determine fish and seafood species “at risk” of these illegal activities. …

Icicle Seafoods Announces Senior Management Appointments

May 1, 2015 Icicle Seafoods, Inc.

Icicle Seafoods, Inc. announced the appointment of Amy Humphreys to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Chris Ruettgers has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Icicle and LaDon Johnson has been appointed President, effective May 1, 2015. …

Commercial Fishermen Oppose Gulf Red Snapper Plan

May 1, 2015 Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance

Commercial fishermen throughout the United States have stood up and opposed the plan by the Gulf of Mexico state managers to take over red snapper management and eliminate the commercial quota system.
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Foster Farms' Dr. Robert O'Connor Honored With Food Safety Innovation Award

May 1, 2015 Foster Farms

NSF International, a global independent public health organization, today honored Robert O'Connor, DVM, senior vice president of technical services at Foster Farms, with a 2015 Food Safety Innovation Award. The award, announced at the Food Safety Leadership Awards ceremony during the Food Safety Summit in Baltimore, Maryland, honors outstanding breakthroughs in food safety and individuals who have made a lasting impact. …