Enforcement of Section 609 Program Improving Foreign Commercial Fishery Practices

Under the program, the State Department, working with officials from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) Fisheries, certifies countries and/or individual fisheries as being in compliance with Section 609’s requirements and therefore eligible to supply the U.S. market with shrimp.

Hilton Foods Releases Progressive Crustacean Welfare Policy

August 27, 2024 Aquatic Life Institute

Hilton Foods, a leading international multi-protein processor, has produced their first crustacean welfare policy, wherein crustaceans are acknowledged as sentient beings and their welfare implications during farming, transport, and slaughter are taken into account – for each of the species within Hilton’s supply chain. The policy, created with strong support from Aquatic Life Institute, indicates an important shift toward crustacean welfare considerations in the seafood sector and will likely create a ripple effect within the industry.

Prairie Fresh Launches First Limited-Time Offering With Prairie Fresh Signature Hatch Chile Pork Tenderloin 

August 27, 2024 Prairie Fresh

Prairie Fresh® expands its value-added line, Prairie FreshSignature, with the limited-time addition of a Hatch Chile pork tenderloin. Basted and dry rubbed with authentic Hatch chile seasoning, the product will be available to consumers in select retail locations this fall.Prairie Fresh is thrilled to bring the genuine smoky and spicy flavor of Hatch chiles to the market and exceed consumer expectations with this limited-time release.

Alberta Investment Management Corporation to Acquire the Yeeda Aggregation

These assets deepen AIMCo’s investment in this sector and complement the recent purchase of the Yougawalla Pastoral Co in 2023. Integration with AIMCo’s existing Yougawalla operations will increase the robustness and flexibility of the supply chain and enable the team to increase capacity and create value for our clients.

8 Essential Tips to Boost Your Grandparent’s Day Flower Sales

August 27, 2024 Rio Roses/Equiflor

Celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day, Grandparents Day honors grandparents for their love, wisdom, and support. Of course, there’s no better way to show appreciation to grandparents than flowers!