Asia Fruit Logistica is On This November

August 12, 2020 Asia Fruit Logistica

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is pivoting to an exciting new digital format in November 2020. It’s called ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA ON and it’s the place where Asia’s fresh produce business meets online. It will give thousands of exhibitors and visitors the best platform for them to connect, do business and to continue to grow their business in Asia this season.

USDA Announces More Specialty Crops, Nursery Crops, Cut Flowers Eligible for CFAP Payments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that additional specialty crops, including nursery crops and cut flowers, are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and that the deadline to apply for the program is extended to September 11th.

USDA to Buy $ 30M in Shrimp to Aid Gulf Seafood Industry

August 11, 2020 Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will buy $ 30 million worth of shrimp from Gulf Coast fishermen in an effort to stabilize the industry.

OBI Seafoods Confirms COVID-19 Outbreak at Remote Kodiak Island Processing Plant

August 11, 2020 Rhonda McBride, KMXT

OBI Seafood has ended weeks of speculation about a wave of new COVID-19 cases on Kodiak Island.

North American Meat Institute Provides Oral Comments on the Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

On behalf of the members of the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute), Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Programs Susan Backus provided comment during the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services’ Virtual Meeting on the Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.