Introducing The Wonderful Company

June 2, 2015 The Wonderful Company

Roll Global officially changed its name to The Wonderful Company. This strategic move will align the company’s long-standing passion for harvesting healthy and nutritious foods with the consumers it serves across America and the globe. Every year, nearly half of American households purchase the company’s wholesome, delicious and delightful products…because they’re Wonderful!

HLB Specialties' Grower Caliman Now Fairtrade Certified

June 2, 2015 HLB Specialties

One of North America’s leading papaya importers, HLB Specialties, has proudly announced that its main Golden Papaya supplier, Caliman Agrícola, has been awarded a Fairtrade Certificate by FLOCERT.

Canada's Fishing Industry Marks World Oceans Day With Marine Stewardship Council Success

June 1, 2015 BC Seafood Alliance

"This Oceans Day Canadian commercial fishermen will be celebrating their growing reputation as producers of sustainable food for Canada and the world," says Christina Burridge, Executive Director, BC Seafood Alliance.  According to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which sets internationally-recognized standards for measuring the sustainability of wild-capture fisheries, over two-thirds of Canadian fisheries are engaged in the MSC program.   Jay Lugar, MSC Program Director in Canada notes, "This makes Canada one of the top 10 sustainable fishing countries in the world."

InstantLabs Partners With FDA To Commercialize Catfish Species Identification Test

June 1, 2015 InstantLabs

InstantLabs will co-develop and commercialize a new Ictalurid catfish species identification test as part of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In accordance with U.S. Farm Bill legislation, only members of the Ictaluridae family can be legally marketed as catfish within the United States.

Glut Of Lobster Leads P.E.I. Processors To Set Quota

A bonanza of lobster being landed in some areas of the province this spring has led processing plants to establish a daily limit on landings to help regulate the enormous flood of crustaceans.