Month: January 2022

FL Commissioner Nikki Fried: ITC Reports Confirm Mexican Imports Devastating Florida Farmers

January 14, 2022 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried made the following statement in response to reports released last week by the non-partisan U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) concerning the effect of imports on the domestic seasonal squash and cucumber markets. The ITC reports confirm unfair practices have fueled the explosive growth of Mexican fruit and vegetable imports resulting in grave harm to American producers, demonstrating a clear need for the federal government to provide timely and effective relief for impacted farmers in Florida and other seasonal crop states. …

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Mango Board

January 14, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for seven members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022. Nomination applications for the seats are due Feb. 25, 2022. Appointed members will serve three-year terms. …

National Seafood Council Task Force Shares Pathways to Funding National Seafood Marketing Campaign

January 13, 2022 National Seafood Council Task Force

The National Seafood Council Task Force is releasing its Initial Findings Report, which highlights pathways to funding for a National Seafood Marketing Campaign and governing structure considerations for the National Seafood Council (NSC). The Task Force met in September to brainstorm ways to rally the industry, discuss the organizational infrastructure, and secure funding for a National Seafood Marketing Campaign. The Task Force is now seeking industry input into the proposed plan with the goal of building consensus around forming the National Seafood Council to conduct a National Seafood Marketing Campaign. …

Gathered Foods, Makers of Good Catch Plant-Based Seafood, Launch First-to-Market Us-Made Plant-Based Salmon Burgers

January 13, 2022 Gathered Foods

Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch® plant-based seafood, today announced the launch of its new first-to-market US-made Plant-Based Salmon Burgers. With 30% of seafood consumers purchasing salmon monthly1, Good Catch was determined to create an innovative alternative for the most consumed fish in the US.  This new product propels the plant-based seafood industry forward, demonstrating dedication to expanding the Good Catch lineup of culinary-driven plant-based seafood options. …

The Best Beef Trends of 2021 and 2022

January 13, 2022 Beef Checkoff

As 2021 continued throwing curveballs one thing remained steady – consumers’ love of beef. In fact, according to CattleFax, beef demand is the highest it has been in 33 years. As we start the new year, the Beef Checkoff is putting the spotlight on some of the recipes and beef trends that rose in popularity this year, and what beef lovers can expect to see in 2022. …