Fresh Pear Consumption May Improve Blood Pressure In Middle-Aged Men And Women With Metabolic Syndrome

April 11, 2016 Pear Bureau Northwest

An abstract of an ongoing study, "Fresh pear (Pyrus communis) consumption may improve blood pressure in middle-aged men and women with metabolic syndrome," presented at Experimental Biology in San Diego this week indicates regular fresh pear consumption may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middle-aged men and women with metabolic syndrome (MetS.)

Europatat And Freshfel Europe's First Combined Annual Event In Brussels Will Look Beyond 'Business As Usual'

Europatat and Freshfel Europe will jointly celebrate their first common annual meeting on 2 June 2016 in Brussels. Adhering to the European Commission work programme 2016, the common conference will be held under the theme “Not business as usual”.

Potatoes USA Elects Leadership Positions

April 11, 2016 Potatoes USA

Potatoes USA elected its Chairman and makreting committee leadership positions at the organization’s 44th Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO.

Newfoundland And Labrador Preparing For More Groundfish

A changing ocean environment and stock populations, including some recovery in cod stocks, has led fisheries sector players to begin the work of making their own changes for future business success.

Norwegian Farmed Salmon Price Plunges

The average price of Norwegian farmed salmon is expected to drop for the second week in a row to 55-56 crowns per kilo, down by 6-7 crowns from the current week as a pull-back from record levels gathers pace, industry sources told Reuters on Friday.