Month: July 2024

Council Tackles Trade Barriers to US Tuna Fisheries at Meeting 

July 1, 2024 Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council

The Council recommended convening a group of experts, inviting federal agencies and the fishing industry, to address these regional unfair trade issues. Regarding U.S. labeling regulations, the members requested the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, NOAA, State of Hawai‘i, Territories of Guam and American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) agencies to enforce Country of Origin Labeling and other local requirements. …

IFC Supports SeABank to Issue Vietnam’s First Blue Bond, Boost Climate Finance

July 1, 2024 International Finance Corporation

As part of the financing package, IFC’s subscription in a blue bond of $25 million will allow SeABank to expand its funding for sustainable economic activities associated with ocean and water (aquaculture and fisheries, water supply, and others). …

Join the Angus Family in Fort Worth, Texas for the American Angus Association’s National Convention

July 1, 2024 The American Angus Association

What better place to explore the future of the Angus breed than in a city built by the cattle industry. The American Angus Association® is headed to Fort Worth for the 2024 Angus Convention, Nov. 1-4. Cowtown will serve as a fitting backdrop to drive innovation, explore and shape the future of the Angus breed, and engage in education and conversation.  …

Niman Ranch Founding Hog Farmer Paul Willis Receives Leadership Award

July 1, 2024 Niman Ranch

Niman Ranch’s Founding Hog Farmer Paul Willis received the esteemed Specialty Food Association Leadership Award for Sustainability. Paul grew Niman Ranch from his one family farm to a network today of over 600 Certified Humane independent family farmers and ranchers raising pork, beef and lamb sustainably and with no antibiotics, hormones or crates. Niman Ranch meats are served at many of the country’s finest restaurants, at values-driven fast casual chains and in specialty grocers nationwide. …

Star Roses and Plants Wins Awards from the American Rose Trials for Sustainability

July 1, 2024 Star® Roses and Plants

Star Roses and Plants is excited to announce two of its top-performing roses won awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) program. A.R.T.S. identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes and gardens. …