Mark Daniels Named Southeast Retail Promotion Director for Idaho Potato Commission

December 4, 2020 Idaho Potato Commission

Mark Daniels, a produce veteran with 35 years of industry experience, has joined the Idaho Potato Commission as Retail Promotion Director-Southeast.

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Planned Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine

“We applaud the Committee’s recognition that those harvesting our fish and processing and distributing our seafood are essential and will be considered in the next phase of vaccine distribution. ”

Pacific Seafood Co. Makes the Public List of Approved Voluntary Qualified Importer Program Importers

December 3, 2020 FDA

The Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) is a voluntary fee-based program that provides expedited review and import entry of human and animal foods into the United States for participating importers.

Modern Meat Announces US Distribution Co-Manufacturing Agreement for Up to $25 Million

December 3, 2020 Modern Meat

Modern Meat Inc. announced a co-packing agreement with Real Vision Foods, LLC (“Real Vision”) of California. The Company has been seeking active growth opportunities in the United States to launch its portfolio of plant-based meat alternative products.

Perdue Taps Farmers’ Knowledge and Experience in Getting the Most Birds Outside Into Free-Range Pastures

December 3, 2020 Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms, a global leader in animal welfare, has announced the winner of its first Chicken Welfare Free-Range Pasture contest. Sixteen farmers participated in the contest that tapped their knowledge and experience in getting the most chickens to go outside, enabling them “to do what chickens naturally do.”