Cosmic Crisp Apples Consumer Launch Campaign Led By Proprietary Variety Management Officially Underway

The apple industry is buzzing as momentum builds for Cosmic Crisp® WA 38 cv., the new variety that is seeing unprecedented support from Washington State apple growers. At the Cosmic Crisp® Marketing Advisory Group meeting in September, growers and sales companies learned that the consumer launch campaign, led by Proprietary Variety Management (PVM), is now officially underway.

Annual Mango Industry Reception At PMA Presented By: Amazon Produce Network, Central American Produce, Higueral Produce & Marathon Mangos

October 3, 2018 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board (NMB), in conjunction with the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, will host the Annual Mango Industry Reception during PMA’s Fresh Summit International Convention & Expo in Orlando, FL. The reception will take place on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Note new time). This annual industry event provides the opportunity for members across a broad line of the mango supply chain to connect and network.

Commercial Harvest Of King Mackerel In Federal Waters Of The Gulf Of Mexico Western Zone Will Close Oct. 5

The 2018/2019 commercial hook-and-line quota is 1,116,000 pounds. Updated landings data indicate that the harvest of king mackerel in this zone will reach the quota by October 5, 2018.

ASC Launches New Improver Program

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today officially launched its new Improver Programme, an initiative to facilitate accessibility of the standard by helping producers that are not yet ready for certification to improve their practices and mitigate their environmental and social impacts.

Huge Fish Farm Might Hatch Offshore Near La Jolla

The first commercial offshore fish farm in the U.S. may open less than four miles off the coast of San Diego. Three miles, the legal definition of offshore, is where federal waters start and regulation by state and local municipalities ends.