Dole Unveils Integrated Strategy Against Banana Disease

August 6, 2020 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company shared the company’s most recent update on its efforts to combat Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a plant disease that poses an existential threat to bananas, a major staple crop for much of the world.

“Everybody Loves California Figs” Podcast Kicks Off 2020 California Fresh Fig Season

According to the California Fresh Fig Growers Association, the 2020 California Fresh Fig season is here and will continue through mid-November.

Bristol Seafood Promotes Brett Heidtke to COO

August 5, 2020 Bristol Seafood

Bristol Seafood is pleased to announce the promotion of Brett Heidtke to Chief Operating Officer (COO). As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Heidtke will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing safety, quality, production, logistics and maintenance.

Last Chance for Indian Ocean Yellowfin Tuna?

August 5, 2020 Global Tuna Alliance

The Global Tuna Alliance has published independent management advice that calls on a 25% catch reduction to rebuild the overfished Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) stock in two generations.

ASC’s First Monitoring & Evaluation Report Shows Impact of Certified Responsible Aquaculture

ASC has published its first Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) report, demonstrating for the first time the impact of certified responsible aquaculture, including clear improvements in the environmental performance of salmon farms in Norway, Canada and Chile, and shrimp farms in Vietnam.