New Consumer Data and Analysis to Be Presented at Organic Produce Summit 2020

January 29, 2020 Organic Produce Summit

New consumer data and analysis related to increased organic fresh produce sales from a pair of the industry’s leaders will be featured as part of an educational session at the fifth annual Organic Produce Summit, in Monterey, CA.

Avocados From Mexico Brings The Nation’s Passion For Avocados to Life in Big Game Ad

January 29, 2020 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico proves that avocados are Always Worth It in its Big Game ad titled “The Avocados From Mexico Shopping Network” which showcases just how truly precious avocados are to people. The brand’s :30 second spot will air during the second quarter of the Big Game on February 2, 2020, celebrating the national avocado obsession.

AquaBounty Technologies Announces Proposed Public Offering of $ 10M of Common Stock

AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., land-based aquaculture company utilizing technology to enhance productivity and sustainability, today announced that it has commenced a proposed underwritten public offering of $ 10.0 million of common stock of the Company.

Bristol Bay Native Corporation Announces Leadership For Bristol Bay Seafood Investments, LLC

As part of its new investment into Alaska’s seafood industry, Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) has hired Amy Humphreys as President and CEO and BBNC shareholder Everette Anderson as Senior Vice President of Bristol Bay Seafood Investments, LLC. In their new positions, Humphreys and Anderson will guide and grow BBNC’s emerging venture into this major sector of Alaska’s economy and overall global commerce.

Objections to Bluefin Tuna Fishery in MSC Assessment

January 28, 2020 Marine Stewardship Council

The MSC has received two objections to the recommendation of independent assessors, Control Union Pesca Ltd, to certify the Usufuku Honten Northeast Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery to the MSC Fisheries Standard.