California Cherry Harvest Brings Hope, Health and Extra Precautions

Cherry harvest has started in California bringing with it hope, health and new beginnings – all things we need now more than ever.

Coronavirus Outbreak at Oregon Seafood Processing Plants Sickens 13 Workers, Shuts Facilities

Bornstein Seafoods has closed two processing plants in Astoria after 13 of its workers tested positive for the coronavirus. It’s the latest outbreak to strike a food processing facility.

AquaBounty AquAdvantage Salmon Harvest Scheduled to Begin in 4Q of 2020

AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. has provided a corporate update and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Nordic Aquafarms pursuing West Coast salmon farm, but Remains ‘Committed’ to Belfast Project

Officials from Nordic Aquafarms say they remain committed to the land-based salmon farm project they have been pursuing in Belfast for the past two years, even as they advance plans for a similar project in California.

FSIS Extending Deadline for Temporary Allowances for Labels Going to Retail

May 7, 2020 USDA FSIS

FSIS recognizes the ongoing challenges industry and retailers are facing with the labeling and redirection of products for distribution for retail sale. FSIS is extending its enforcement discretion an additional 60 days until July 26, 2020.