Viva Fresh Expo Announces New Retail & Foodservice Advisory Board

The Texas International Produce Association announces a new Advisory Board, made up of 13 retail and foodservice contacts, to assist in guiding the direction of the Viva Fresh Expo in 2017 and beyond. The third annual Viva Fresh Produce Expo returns to Austin, Texas on April 20-22, 2017 at the Austin Convention Center and Hilton Hotel.

New NY Law Aims To Stamp Out False Fish Labeling

January 4, 2017 The Associated Press

A new state law coming to New York aims to ensure that consumers know what they're buying when they purchase fish labeled "white tuna."

Why Are Louisiana's Soft-Shell Crabs In Decline?

January 4, 2017 Grace Toohey, The Advocate

Since the 1990s, the number of Louisiana soft-shell crab producers has seen a sixfold drop.

Chris Trosin To Lead BAP Business Development

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is pleased to announce that Chris Trosin is joining GAA as vice president of business development for GAA’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) division.

A New Year For US Beef Cattle Markets

Cattle prices in 2017 are expected to average close to fourth quarter 2016 levels, though they will be lower than 2016 for year over year averages. Several factors may have a significant impact on cattle and beef markets in 2017 and may change current price expectations. These factors bear close watching in the coming year.