USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza 

To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a Federal Order requiring the following measures, effective Monday, April 29, 2024.

Real California Mozzarella Showdown Winners Announced; Recipes Feature Unique Takes on Global Handhelds and Appetizers Using California Mozzarella

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the winners of the “Great Mozzarella Showdown” online foodservice contest challenging professional chefs and culinary students to develop innovative dishes using California Mozzarella. 

Latitude 45 Wins Best Retail Packaging at the 2024 Seafood Excellence Global Awards

April 26, 2024 Latitude 45

Latitude 45, the No. 1 selling smoked salmon brand in the U.S., wins the Special Award for Best Retail Packaging category at the Seafood Excellence Global Awards for its newest product innovation, Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy Bites. Introduced by Multi X, the largest and most trusted importer of salmon products to the U.S., Latitude 45 represents a win from the only Chilean company nominated at this year’s Seafood Excellence Global Awards.

Cermaq Extends Collaboration with Cognizant to Further Enhance Operational Efficiencies

April 26, 2024 Cermaq

Throughout the agreement term, Cognizant will seek to simplify, modernize, and secure Cermaq’s technology landscape across infrastructure services, On-Premise and Cloud, while also testing out the latest technology trends including AI and Gen AI.

Farinart Acquires Malterie Frontenac

April 26, 2024 Farinart

Elisabeth Brasseur, Farinart’s VP Sales and Innovation, commented, “The integration of Malterie Frontenac into the Farinart group is a significant strategic milestone for our business. The acquisition marks an exciting chapter in the company’s growth and innovation journey.”