Masser Family of Companies Announces the Release of the First Annual People, Process and Planet Report

January 23, 2024 Sterman Masser

Masser Family of Companies of Sacramento, PA announced it has released its People, Process, and Planet (PPP) Report. Each year, the Masser Family of Companies establishes measurable benchmarks to ensure they are on track to meet their sustainability goals.

JOH Welcomes Kate Degan as an Account Executive in the Metro NY/NJ Produce Division

January 23, 2024 JOH

Most recently, Kate worked as a Category Assistant Manager for one of the largest distributors of specialty produce in the US. In this role she was responsible for forecasting and analyzing trends within the industry, collaborating with produce directors and identifying marketing initiatives to increase produce sales.

Acme Smoked Fish Introduces Refreshed Packaging and 1% Climate Initiative to Address Climate Change

January 22, 2024 Acme Smoked Fish

Acme Smoked Fish debuted its refreshed product packaging today along with a pioneering new commitment to combat climate change in the seafood industry.  Beginning this month, the company will donate 1% of sales from Acme brand cold-smoked salmon retail products to support climate initiatives.  The family-owned brand will also continue rolling out new products this year as they increase their capacity for cold-smoked fish in the U.S. These efforts fit into Acme’s mission to expand the smoked fish category while making positive impacts on the global seafood industry.

Global Aquaculture Update 1H 2024: The New Normal

January 22, 2024 Rabobank

The salmon industry will again be the most profitable aquaculture sector in 1H 2024. High prices, albeit slightly less high than in 1H 2023, will combine with marginally lower feed costs and lower biological costs to support strong farmer profitability.

USDA Launches Pilot to Help More Processors Access High-Value Beef Grading

January 22, 2024 USDA AMS

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) official beef quality grading and certification. The Remote Grading Pilot for Beef, developed by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), matches simple technology with robust data management and program oversight to allow a USDA grader to assess beef carcass characteristics and assign the official quality grade from a remote location, reducing costs and location as barriers to participation in voluntary grading services.