Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation Launched at Potato Expo 2020

January 16, 2020 National Potato Council

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (LEAF), a new 501(c)3 organization, was created to provide tools, training, and support necessary to develop growers and industry members as leaders.

Statement by FL Commissioner Nikki Fried on USTR Commitments to Seasonal Produce Protections

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement regarding formal commitments recently made by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to protect American seasonal produce growers from unfair trade practices harming the industry.

USApple Attends White House Signing of U.S-China Agreement; Commends the Administration

January 16, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association commended President Trump for signing the U.S.- China Phase One Trade Agreement. USApple Chairman Jeff Colombini was invited to the White House for the signing.

New Joint Venture Between Clearwater Seafoods and Quin-Sea Fisheries to Secure Future Processing in St. Anthony, NL Shrimp Plant

January 15, 2020 Clearwater Seafoods

The St. Anthony plant is ideally located on the Great Northern Peninsula with a highly experienced workforce and proximity to the resource.

Statement From the National Fisheries Institute on Phase One Trade Deal

January 15, 2020 National Fisheries Institute

“The National Fisheries Institute commends the President for completing phase-one of this vital trade effort.”