Month: August 2021

Postharvest Physiologist Penelope Perkins-Veazie Presents “Phytochemicals, Postharvest, and Human Health: The Next Chapter “

August 9, 2021 USDA ARS

“Up to half of the fruits and vegetables produced never get consumed, which has negative impacts on natural resources, economic returns and human health. We’ve come to realize that preserving produce quality has become increasingly critical to making fruits and vegetables a larger part of our diet, which helps sustain health and ultimately improves the quality of life,” Perkins-Veazie said. …

Vermont’s Produce Program Launches Marketing Campaign

August 9, 2021 Vermont Biz

This summer, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets’ Produce Program partnered with growers to celebrate the steps they take to bring food from the field to customers. The campaign features Vermont farmers telling their stories, a message that puts a face with the product and invites all Vermonters to value the food they buy, how it’s produced, and who grows it.  …

Savannah, GA’s NLaws Produce Announces New Partnership, Formation of New Venture

August 9, 2021 Savannah Business Journal

NLaws Produce, Savannah’s leading, family-owned wholesale produce distribution company, announced a new relationship with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). …

US Blocks Seafood From Fiji Ship Accused of Enslaving Crew

August 6, 2021 Associated Press

A tuna fishing boat based in the Pacific island nation of Fiji that has been accused of essentially enslaving its crew was blocked Wednesday from importing seafood into the United States, part of an increasing effort to keep goods produced with forced labor from entering the country. …

NY Sea Grant Provides Seafood Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

August 6, 2021 Stony Brook University

The COVID-19 pandemic put pressure on New York seafood producers to quickly understand the requirements for processing and marketing seafood as the need for accessing new markets became increasingly vital for business success. As part of New York Sea Grant’s Rapid Response Support, the Seafood Processing and Marketing Taskforce was developed to equip New York fishermen and aquaculturists with interactive guides that shed light on the regulatory requirements of seafood processing and how best to market their products to expand their business. …