Aquaculture Stewardship Council Prepares to Make Waves With Inaugural South by Southwest Activations 

In its largest North American activation to date, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is poised to take part in the global food conversation as it hosts a two-day series of events next month in Austin during 2024’s South by Southwest Conference and Festivals.

GSA Certification Programs Grew 18% in 2023, with 91% Retention Rate

February 28, 2024 Global Seafood Alliance

A testament to the industry’s dedication to responsible seafood production and sourcing, the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) third-party certification programs grew 18 percent in 2023, as the year ended with a total of 3,959 certified processing plants (including farmed and wild capture), farms (including fallow), hatcheries and feed mills in 43 countries. The retention rate for the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program was 91 percent.

Perdue Farms Welcomes Todd Tillemans as New Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation

February 28, 2024 Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, today announced Todd Tillemans as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With a steadfast commitment to delivering excellence in customer service and a focus on providing high quality great tasting innovative products, Tillemans’ appointment signifies Perdue’s dedication to meeting evolving customer and consumer expectations.

Upside Foods Prioritizes Expansion of Emeryville Facility Over Construction of Illinois Plant

February 28, 2024 Upside Foods

Upside Foods, an innovator and leader within the cultivated meat industry, has recently announced a significant adjustment to its expansion strategy. Amidst a challenging funding environment, the company has opted to refocus its resources and efforts, choosing to enhance and double the investment in its existing Emeryville, California facility, rather than proceeding with the immediate development of a new plant in Glenview, Illinois, which had been informally referred to as “Rubicon.”

Society of American Florists Responds to Negative Floral References in Valentine’s Day Promotions

February 28, 2024 Society of American Florists

As the voice of the floral industry the Society of American Florists (SAF) takes a stand against businesses that disparage flowers to promote Valentine’s Day gifts.