Broad American and International Coalition Formed to Oppose Limitations on Domestic Blueberry Imports

Ahead of the incoming Biden Administration’s first major trade dispute, American and international blueberry berry growers, importers, distributors, purchasers, and suppliers have aligned to form The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health.

New Organization to Provide Labor Certification for Fishing Vessels

The FISH Standard is designed to ensure that fish sold in markets, grocery stores and restaurants around the world is harvested by crews who are recruited and hired ethically, treated with respect on the vessel, paid properly, and have fair processes to address grievances. The FISH Standard certification will be open to wild-capture harvesters of all sizes.

Peter Pan Seafood Becomes a US-Owned, Vertically Integrated Seafood Processor

January 5, 2021 Peter Pan Seafood Company

Peter Pan Seafood Company, LLC (“New Peter Pan”) is a new, vertically integrated seafood company with deep Alaska roots. New Peter Pan is built on strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, customers, fleet, suppliers, business partners, and communities.

Federal Judge: Order Keeping Meatpackers Open Can’t Shield Tyson Foods in Lawsuit

A lawsuit claiming Tyson Foods’ negligence contributed to a Waterloo worker’s death is returning to state court after a federal judge rejected the company’s claims it was acting as directed by federal officials.

Agri Beef Gives $25,000 Worth of Meat to Idaho Foodbank

January 5, 2021 KVTB

Boise-based company Agri Beef is helping put meals on the tables of Idahoans in need with a donation of $25,000 worth of beef to the Idaho Foodbank.