Viva Fresh to Host Virtual In Bloom Event Focused on Adaptability & Support in the Time of Covid-19

The TIPA In Bloom Women’s Committee is hosting a virtual experience on May 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm CST to offer stories and shared support for surviving and finding ways to thrive in difficult times.

Crowley, Caribbean Produce Partner to Provide 16,000 Pounds of Food to People Impacted by COVID-19 in New York

April 28, 2020 Crowley

Crowley Logistics joined Caribbean Produce Exchange, the leading Puerto Rico distributor of fresh produce and consumer products, and Puerto Rico farmers to ship a container filled with fresh fruits, plantains and other “Son de Aquí” local products to the Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities of New York City impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The shipment arrived for distribution through Baldor Specialty Foods’ facility in the South Bronx.

Brian Jenny Joins Monterey Mushrooms VP Of Sales & Business Development

April 28, 2020 Monterey Mushrooms

Jenny is replacing Mike O’Brien who retired after 6 years with the company. Jenny previously worked for Monterey Mushrooms as an account manager and director of sales in the East region. He was most recently the director of business development and the vice-president/general manager of the value-added business at Naturipe Farms.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Gives Dungeness Crab Commercial Season Update

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham issued a preliminary determination that commercial Dungeness crab fishing in the Central Management Area (CMA) (Districts 10, 17 and south) poses a significant risk of marine life entanglement.

Government of Canada Announces New Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund to Help Canada’s Fish and Seafood Processing Sector

Canada’s fish and seafood sector is essential to our collective food security and our economy. The Government of Canada recognizes the need to support the hard-working women and men of the industry during this challenging time of COVID-19.