USApple Elects Chris Alpers Board Chair for 2021-22 Term

August 23, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association has named a new chair to lead its board of directors. Michigan grower Chris Alpers of RedPath Orchards and Alpers Farms will serve the 2021-22 term.

Stemilt Welcomes Vivian Page as Vice President of Human Capital

August 23, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt is pleased to announce Vivian Page as its new Vice President of Human Capital. Page joins Stemilt following 23 years at beverage company Talking Rain and brings extensive experience in human resource strategy and management.

CFIA: Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles recalled due to Listeria

Freshline Foods Ltd. is recalling Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described.

Blockchain Expands its Aquaculture Presence With Shrimp and Salmon

August 20, 2021 Global Aquaculture Alliance

Emerging technology purports to reduce fraud and differentiate products, but producers can also use the tool to reach and educate consumers.

Commerce Secretary Asked to Reject Lobster Fishery Closure

August 20, 2021 Susan Farley, WFVX Bangor

Maine’s congressional delegation is calling on the U.S. secretary of commerce to reject a petition calling for seasonal closures in parts of Maine’s lobster fishing industry.