Iceland Enters Wolfish, Plaice, Monkfish, Tusk & Blue Ling Into MSC Assessment

Iceland Sustainable Fisheries (ISF) has entered the country’s wolfish, blue ling, plaice, monk and tusk fisheries for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment.

First For Australia: BAP-Certified Rainbow Trout Farms

November 2, 2016 Global Aquaculture Alliance

Congratulations to Goulburn River Trout, the first rainbow trout business in Australia and the Eastern Hemisphere to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification. vBoth of the company’s farms, Thornton Farm and Walnut Island Farm, which are located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in northeast Victoria, earned BAP certification on Oct. 25.

Curliss Tapped To Lead NC Pork Council

November 2, 2016 The N.C. Pork Council

The N.C. Pork Council announced today that Andy Curliss has been appointed the organization’s new chief executive officer. Curliss, a former journalist, brings extensive experience in public policy and communications to the N.C. Pork Council.

Armour 'Great Moms' Campaign Celebrates Phoenix Special Olympics Coach

November 2, 2016 Smithfield Foods

Armour, the makers of convenient meal solutions and ingredients including frozen meatballs, pepperoni, and portable meal kits honored an unsung hero today. Armour hosted a surprise event at the Fiesta Bowl Museum in Scottsdale, Ariz. to recognize Eve Vance as part of the brand's campaign to recognize "Great Moms" across the country.

OCM Pleased NCBA Only Gets Limited Intervenor Status In Court Case

November 2, 2016 WNAX

A Federal Court has granted the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association limited intervenor status in a lawsuit where the Organization for Competitive Markets is seeking records in the beef checkoff. OCM President Mike Weaver is pleased the court limited NCBA’s role in the case and says it will now proceed as his group seeks transparency and open records.