Month: September 2018

Chiquita Rejoins The American Cancer Society To Help Save Lives

September 25, 2018 Chiquita Brands International

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,Chiquita will continue its support of the American Cancer Society® (ACS) with a $150,000 contribution. Women are Chiquita’s largest audience, accounting for almost 80% of the brand lovers base. That’s why Chiquita will launch its Pink Sticker program for a second consecutive year. Starting September 30 through October 28, more than 200 million Chiquita bananas across the globe will feature pink ribbons instead of the iconic Blue Chiquita Stickers to increase awareness for the cause. …

Walmart Deploys Blockchain To Track Leafy Greens

September 25, 2018 Matt Smith, Walmart Communications

Walmart and Sam’s Club sent a letter to suppliers of fresh, leafy greens asking them to trace their products all the way back to the farm using blockchain technology. Suppliers are expected to have all these systems in place by this time next year. …

Government Of Canada To Explore Ways To Modernize The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

September 24, 2018 Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada

A strong, freshwater fishing industry is important for the many fish harvesters that depend on it for their livelihoods. To ensure the industry continues to thrive, the Government of Canada is taking action to transform the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) so it continues to provide economic benefits to fish harvesters and Indigenous communities who depend on this vital service to bring their products to market. …

Lobster Industry Looks To Grow US Markets Amid Tariff Strife

September 24, 2018 Associated Press

Members of Maine's lobster industry are looking to shift their focus to growing domestic markets as new tariffs make it more difficult to sell to foreign buyers such as China. …

First European Mussel Farm Earns BAP Certification

September 24, 2018 Global Aquaculture Alliance

Offshore Shellfish Ltd., which operates the United Kingdom’s first large-scale, offshore rope-cultured mussel farm, recently obtained Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) announced in early September. It is the first mussel farm in Europe to earn this distinction. …