Burgeoning Demand For Organic To Drive The Global Agricultural Packaging Market Until 2020, Says Technavio

December 28, 2016 Technavio

The global agricultural packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest report.

Another Banner Nova Scotia Lobster Season Unlikely, Says Veteran Fishermen

December 27, 2016 Stephanie Van Kampen, CBC News

Four weeks into the season in Canada's largest lobster fishing district, veteran fisherman Roger Leblanc speculates it won't be the boom year southwestern Nova Scotia enjoyed last season.

Major Seafood Companies Come Together To Crackdown On Illegal Fishing, Improve Industry Transparency

December 27, 2016 Clint Jasper, ABC.net

Eight big fishing companies, which combined catch more than 40 times Australia's total seafood production, have signed a joint agreement to crack down on illegal fishing, improve traceability and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Handy Seafood Appoints Executive Vice President Of Sales & Marketing

December 27, 2016 Handy Seafood

Handy Seafood announces the appointment of Don Riffle as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing beginning January 2, 2017. Don has 37 years of experience in the seafood industry and recently retired from Clear Springs Foods after 18 years as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Don has served on Handy Seafood's Advisory Board for the past two years with a focus on growth and marketing strategy planning and execution.

US Threatens Trade Action In Beef Dispute

The Obama administration has moved closer to taking trade actions against the European Union over its ban on most American beef products.