Idaho Potato Commission's 2015 Holiday Promotion Helps Feed Families In Need

October 9, 2015 Idaho Potato Commission

Retailers can help give back to the community during the holiday season thanks to a new retail coupon promotion from the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) in partnership with Country Crock® buttery spread. Unilever and the IPC are teaming up for the “Buy, Get, Give” program, which will run from November 1 through December 31, 2015, is designed to both drive sales and promote hunger relief:

C.H. Robinson Eyes Future Growth With Chicago Expansion

October 9, 2015 C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics providers, has announced plans for a 207,000-square-foot build-to-suit office building located at 1511 West Webster in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Sterling Bay, which acquired the 4.18 acre site earlier this year, will serve as the developer and manage the property.

Highline Mushrooms Announces 2015 Scholarship Recipients

October 9, 2015 Highline Mushrooms

Highline Mushrooms is pleased to announce the winners of its 2015 Annual Highline Family Scholarship. A total of $13,500 has been awarded to eleven students across Highline’s Kingsville, Leamington and Wellington farms to assist in their post secondary education.

Consumer Survey Explores Farmed, Wild Seafood Perceptions

The marketplace is, at times, an unfriendly place for farmed seafood products. Consumers may look upon aquaculture with a skeptical, if not disdainful, eye if informed by negative media reports — particularly those sharing outdated or inaccurate information, of which is there is a startling amount.

US Announces Plans To Combat Illegal Fishing And Other Steps To Protect Oceans

October 8, 2015 Ian Urbina, New York Times

The Obama administration announced plans on Monday to step up the fight against illegal fishing, pollution and other crimes at sea, including the creation of two new national marine sanctuaries, one in Maryland and the other in Lake Michigan, the first in 15 years.