Freshfel Europe & Members Launch Environmental Footprint Initiative for Fresh Produce Supply Chain

April 22, 2022 Freshfel Europe

In light of upcoming EU legislation requiring environmental footprint accountability as well as increasing demand along the chain for product sustainability data for supply chain actors and customers alike, there is a growing need for a standardized environmental footprint methodology for the fresh produce sector.

AquaBounty Begins Construction of State-of-the-Art, Land-based Salmon Farm with Groundbreaking Ceremony in Pioneer, Ohio

April 21, 2022 AquaBounty

AquaBounty, a land-based salmon producer innovating to enhance productivity and sustainability in aquaculture, celebrated breaking ground today on the construction of its first 10,000 metric ton Atlantic salmon farm in Pioneer, Ohio. AquaBounty was joined at the groundbreaking event by partners CRB, Innovasea, local and government officials, and key Ohio economic development leaders.

Mystery Worm is Affecting Oysters in Washington

April 21, 2022 Julie Sabatier, OPB.org

While they are not harmful to humans, mud worms can make oysters less appealing and also affect the shellfish’s ability to grow. These effects are a problem for the industry.

University of Florida Athletic Association Partnering With a Family-Owned Sausage Company

The University of Florida’s Athletic Association on Wednesday announced it is now partnering with Conecuh Sausage, a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1947. 

Governor Helps Celebrate New Meat-Processing Plant Coming to Billings, Montana

April 21, 2022 Alina Hauter, KTVQ

The construction of the Blue Creek Marbled Meat Company in Billings is one tool the state is touting to curb the shortage of meat processing facilities in Montana. That’s why Gov. Greg Gianforte took a tour there Wednesday to promote the state’s investment in agriculture.