FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness to Co-Host Webinar on Facing Food Safety Challenges

September 5, 2023 FDA

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the eighth in the ongoing series of webinars exploring food safety culture taking place on September 13, 2023, from 12 noon to 1:00 pm ET. The webinar series Collaborating on Culture in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety is in partnership with Stop Foodborne Illness, a non-profit public health organization.

Mission Produce Reports Continued Developments in Vertical Integration to Promote A Year-Round Supply for Asian Market

September 5, 2023 Mission Produce

“Mission Produce sees a runway of opportunity to drive demand for ripe avocados in Asia,” said John Sheehy, Export Sales Representative. “Mission Produce is positioned to supply the market year-round with a strategic sourcing strategy that diversifies our supply throughout the calendar year and vertical integration that promotes supply reliability.”

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Vidalia Onion Committee

September 5, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Vidalia Onion Committee to fill four producer member seats and four alternate member seats whose terms will begin Jan. 1, 2024. Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 8, 2023.

David Lancaster Steps Down as CEO of Stavis Seafoods, Soren Dalsager Assumes Role

September 1, 2023 Stavis Seafoods

Stavis Seafoods announces a transition in leadership as David Lancaster steps down from his role as CEO. Soren Dalsager, CEO of Profand USA, will expand his current role to assume leadership of Stavis. This mutually agreed upon change in leadership comes as the company embraces an exciting future.

J-HOTATE Association to Exhibit at Seafood Expo Asia to Showcase High Quality Fresh Japanese Scallops to Overseas Markets

With the objective of expanding export of Japanese scallops, the Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association (namely “J-HOTATE Association”; Chairman: Ichiro Nomura; Sapporo, Hokkaido) will exhibit at Seafood Expo Asia, held September 11 through September 13 in Singapore to widely showcase Japanese scallops to Asian markets.