California Almond Community Commits to New Goals

January 18, 2019 Almond Board of California

“We’ve always been focused on minimizing our environmental footprint and being good neighbors—and we have the track record to prove it. But for the first time, we are publicly setting goals for how we will farm in the future and committing to transparently reporting on the progress we are making,” said Holly King, chair of the Almond Board of California. “There’s no doubt these goals will be challenging, but that’s a responsibility that comes with leadership and a commitment to innovation. We’re excited to be embarking on this journey.”

Avocados Will Serve As A Partner Of The 2019 Michelin Star Revelation For France

January 18, 2019 World Avocado Organization

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michelin Guide of France for their prestigious 110th annual revelation ceremony in Paris, France on January 21, 2019. The avocado is the first produce item to ever be invited to collaborate with the Michelin Guide for France –a first in the global fruit and vegetable category.

Thai Union’s Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods and Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Announce Sri Lankan Blue Swimming Crab Rating Upgrade Through Their SeaChange IGNITE Collaboration

January 17, 2019 Perishable News

SeaChange® IGNITE announced the first product offering from its newly formed collaboration between Chicken of the Sea® and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Aquarium’s latest Seafood Watch update included a Good Alternative recommendation for Sri Lanka Blue Swimming Crab, which has been in a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) designed to produce the advancements needed to meet or exceed a Good Alternative rating.

Utah Couple on Track to Open State’s First Tilapia Farm

January 17, 2019 Associated Press

A Utah couple is on track to open the state’s first tilapia farm after they got an exemption from a law that prohibits commercial farming of the species because it can pose a threat to native fish.

For NFI’s “Dish on Fish” Blog, 2018 Was One for the Record Books

January 17, 2019 National Fisheries Institute

The National Fisheries Institute launched its Dish on Fish blog in August 2016 as a micro brand with a modest goal: to start a conversation with consumers about eating seafood twice a week. Less than three years later, Dish on Fish is having a moment.