The National Mango Board Launches 2016 Marketing Campaigns

March 2, 2016 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board (NMB) has launched its 2016 marketing programs which focus on connecting with consumers to drive mango awareness and consumption, while delivering nutrition messages that are both meaningful and inspiring. This program also allows the NMB to educate retailers on mango handling, merchandising, and encourage mango promotions, as well as inspire chefs and foodservice operators to increase fresh mango items on menus. Each program component highlights mango education, nutrition, and cultural significance to U.S. consumers.

World's Largest Idaho Potato Retail Display Makes Waves In California

In the pre-dawn hours of “P-Day” on Feb. 23, the team at Northgate González Market made final preparations for the culmination of their six-month mission to build the world’s largest Idaho® potato display. Pallets? Check. Spuddy Buddies? Check. 100,000-plus pounds of Idaho® potatoes? Check.

Colombia Embraces BAP Program Through MoU With GAA

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federación Colombiana De Acuicultores (FEDEACUA) to ensure that Colombian farmers, processors, hatchery operators and feed manufacturers are able to access the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program to comply with local and international market requirements.

NB Lobster Plants Had So Much Trouble Finding Workers They Trashed Shellfish

Despite unemployment rates hovering near double-digit territory, some New Brunswick lobster plants were so short-staffed last year that thousands of kilograms of lobster had to be thrown out.

Early Signs Point To No Big Price Boosts For Alaska Salmon

March 1, 2016 Laine Welch, Sit News

Early signs point to continuing headwinds in world markets for Alaska salmon.