Index Fresh President On Peru Season This Year

July 6, 2018 Index Fresh

It’s been a busy season at Index Fresh, with marketing California avocados as well as AvoTerra by Index Fresh from Mexico, Peru and Chile. Index Fresh is a major supplier out of Peru and covers the season from May to September.

D’Arrigo California Signs A New Union Contract With The United Farm Workers

July 6, 2018 D’Arrigo California

D’Arrigo California President John D’Arrigo and United Farm Workers (UFW) President Arturo S. Rodriguez signed a new union contract that will benefit more than 1,500 UFW members.

Marine Harvest Acquisition Of Northern Harvest Completed

July 5, 2018 Marine Harvest ASA

Marine Harvest is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Northern Harvest has been completed.

Assessing Seafood Retailers' Progress Helps Consumers And Industry

July 5, 2018 David Suzuki, Rabble

According to the Seafood Progress Year 1 report, "The average assessment scores show that while most retailers have detailed policies and are collecting important information about the seafood they source, they can do a better job increasing transparency by making that information public and supporting improvements to fisheries and fish farms." In other words, they may have policies, but without transparency, it's difficult to know if they're living up to them.

Copper River Salmon Count Rises, But Dip-Net Fishery Remains Closed

There's been a late season surge in red salmon swimming into the Copper River, but don't get out your dip net just yet.