CAC Kicks Off 40-Year Anniversary AT PMA Fresh Summit

September 21, 2018 California Avocado Commission

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has a special reason to exhibit at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit event this year: the organization is celebrating the start of its 40-year anniversary. Fresh Summit will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from October 17 through 20, and the Commission will have a booth (#2143) during the Expo on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20.

Allen Lund Company Announces Two Promotions In The San Francisco Office

September 21, 2018 Allen Lund Company

Wendy Adan was promoted from Operations Manager to Assistant Manager. Morgan Underwood was promoted from Senior Transportation Broker to Operations Manager. Underwood has been with the Allen Lund Company for 10 years and was promoted to Senior Transportation Broker in 2017.

Spooky Foods Inspire Shoppers To Celebrate Halloween With Fresh Produce

September 21, 2018 Frieda’s Inc.

Excite shoppers in the produce department with an offering of “Spooky Foods” to bring more fruits and vegetables to this sugary treat-filled holiday. Traditional fall pumpkins and squash with a Spooky Foods destination display will inspire shoppers to take home some nutritious treats that are also fun for kids to play with and try.

Ranking Member Grijalva Requests GAO To Assess Federal Government Response To Slavery In Seafood Trade; Leads Joint Letter To Cabinet Officials Requesting Action

September 20, 2018 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that the agency review U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) enforcement of Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to combat illicit labor practices related to the seafood supply chain.

Fully Farmed Bluefin Tuna Ready For Wider Sales Beyond Japan

Fully farmed bluefin tuna offers the best of both worlds to sushi fans: delicious food without depleting tuna stocks and threatening the survival of the species.