Month: March 2022

Applications for 2022 Farm to School Award and Recognition Program Available

March 7, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced the 2022 Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program to find the top school in the state participating in Farm to School activities. The program also will recognize schools that work with farmers and the community to ensure students have access to healthy Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables in their school cafeterias and teach about agriculture through growing school gardens. …

Produce Industry Mourns the Life of Dene Iliff, South Texas Produce Veteran

March 7, 2022 Ciruli Brothers, LLC

The produce industry is saddened by the loss of longtime friend and colleague, Dene Iliff, who passed on Tuesday March 1, 2022. “Few people make a lasting impact in your life the way that Dene did,” said Chris Ciruli, a close friend of almost twenty five years. “He was one of my mentors and one of the best managers I’ve known. He had a knack for identifying good talent and developing them in their careers. I’ll always remember him as a gentleman with a kind voice and an impeccable work ethic,” added Ciruli. …

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Changing Tastes Launches New Messaging Platform to Shift American Appetites Towards the Ocean

March 4, 2022 Changing Tastes 

Changing Tastes, a food strategy consultancy focused on the impact of food on our health, culture and planet, has announced the release of its “More if By Sea” messaging platform aimed at shifting American appetites more heavily toward foods from the ocean.  …

Linda L. Aase Named New CEO at SalMar

March 4, 2022 SalMar ASA

The board of Directors in SalMar ASA has appointed Linda Litlekalsøy Aase as new CEO in SalMar. She takes over the position after Gustav Witzøe, who has said he is willing to be nominated to the company’s board. Linda L. Aase will take up the position no later than 1 June 2022. …

Meat Processing Plant Has License Suspended by Canadian Food Inspection Agency

March 4, 2022 Josh Aldrich, Calgary Herald

The business was found in breach of multiple sections of safe food-handling regulations with regards to operational sanitation procedures to prevent cross-contamination of food. …