Month: September 2021

Preferred by Home Delivery Consumers, Aptar Food + Beverage’s SeaWell™ Active Packaging Systems Passes ISTA and ASTM Testing

September 21, 2021 Aptar Food + Beverage

Aptar Food + Beverage – Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a leader in a broad range of food protection and active material science solutions for seafood and fresh-cut produce, passed ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials) and ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) 3A testing procedures for its SeaWell™ active packaging system, confirming its robustness for e-Commerce seafood delivery. …

‘Choose Local Fish’ Initiative Promotes Demand For Fish and Shellfish Sourced on Long Island

September 21, 2021 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, NY (CCE Suffolk) is conducting a “Choose Local F.I.S.H.” initiative that aims to increase demand among Long Islanders for locally harvested, wild-caught and grown seafood and shellfish. …

Meyer Natural Foods Announces Partnership with Feeding America to Help Fight Hunger

September 21, 2021 Feeding America

In celebration of Hunger Action Day, Meyer Natural Foods is proud to announce their partnership with Feeding America® to help address the increase in demand for food assistance. Through this partnership, Feeding America member food banks around the country will be able to provide more meals* to families in need and raise awareness of people facing the impossible choice of hunger. Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs. …

NCC Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report to Recognize Progress & Identify Future Growth Opportunities

September 21, 2021 National Chicken Council

The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released its inaugural sustainability report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. chickens raised for meat, known as “broilers,” and the industry’s collective progress in its environmental, broiler welfare and social impact journey, as well as efforts to build a more sustainable food system. …

Certified American Grown Launches Platform for Fans to Support American Grown Act

September 21, 2021 Certified American Grown

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers is excited to launch a platform for flower fans around the country to sign up to support the effort to pass the “American Grown Act.” The Act has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate and is awaiting hearing in committees allowing time for supporters to express their desire to pass the bill. …