USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Potato Promotion Board

June 4, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill 57 producer and importer member seats and one public member seat on the National Potato Promotion Board. The nominating process will be completed by August 15, 2021. USDA will appoint individuals to succeed members whose terms expire February 28, 2022.

D’Artagnan Makes a Splash with New Sustainable Seafood Selection

June 3, 2021 D’Artagnan

D’Artagnan, the trusted expert in sustainable proteins and the purveyor of choice to top chefs across the nation for the last 35+ years, has taken a dive into the waters of sustainable seafood. This expansion is in direct response to consumer’s growing culinary sophistication and interest in responsibly sourced proteins being conveniently delivered to their homes.

NFI Touts Seafood Brain Benefits in New Cognition Kitchen Guide

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has joined forces with the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and other healthy food commodities to offer a resource about eating a brain-boosting diet at all ages. The organizations created the Cognition Kitchen guide: a free digital brochure that provides simple, science-based information about brain-healthy foods along with 16 delicious recipes.

Report on the Future of B.C. Commercial Salmon Fishing Released

June 3, 2021 UFAWU-Unifor

In response to the ongoing environmental and socio-economic devastation of British Columbia’s commercial salmon fishing industry, a comprehensive report on the fishery’s future has been released by UFAWU-Unifor and a number of other B.C. salmon organizations.

Smithfield Foods Expands Sustainability Program in New Report

June 3, 2021 Smithfield Foods

In addition to its industry-leading greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction commitment to become carbon negative in all U.S. company-owned operations by 2030, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced it will reduce GHG emissions across its entire domestic supply chain 30 percent by 2030.