Grower Sues Miami Competitor Over Trendy Hot-Seller

September 20, 2018 David Ovalle, Miami Herald

Deep in a lush remote valley in the Dominican Republic, the discovery of a single very special tree spawned a new species of avocado. Now, the Carla’s “inventor” is in Miami federal court suing to protect its exclusive rights to sell a valuable product sought by trendy foodies. With allegations of tree-branch theft, clandestine cloning and DNA tests on competitors’ produce, it’s not your everyday patent infringement case.

New Dole Salad Kit Leverages Growing Popularity Of Miso

September 20, 2018 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole Food Company is capitalizing on the growing demand for its salad kits and increased popularity of miso and Japanese flavors with the North American launch of the DOLE® Spinach Miso Crunch Premium Salad Kit.

Potato Industry Poised To Amplify Its Performance Efforts With New Online Hub

September 20, 2018 Potatoes USA

Potatoes USA is ready to ignite its new performance strategy and campaign with several opportunities for industry members to get involved and extend these efforts.

Inland Seafood Partners With Music City Seafood In Nashville

September 19, 2018 Inland Seafood

Inland Seafood, a 100% employee owned company, announced that it has formed a partnership with Music City Seafood, a wholesale distributor based in Nashville, TN. The alliance will better serve the needs of both company’s customers in the Nashville area while building on Music City’s existing relationships and infrastructure.

MSC Partners Commitment: “2020 Leaders For A Living Ocean” Update

September 19, 2018 Marine Stewardship Council

In 2017, 27 companies and organisations, the Leaders for a Living Ocean, announced commitments contributing to MSC’s “20 by 2020” goal, and in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and science-based solutions to accelerate improvements in marine fisheries.