Supply Chain Traceability Gaps Leave Global Seafood Giants at Risk Amid Mounting Investor Attention

January 2, 2025 The FAIRR Initiative

The FAIRR Initiative published findings from a first-of-its-kind investor engagement aimed at ensuring seafood companies can trace the origin of all wild-caught and farmed seafood they sell and all aquaculture feed ingredients they procure.

Americans Turn to Frozen and Dairy Aisles to Keep Resolutions: Time and Savings Drive New Year Success

According to a survey commissioned by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), 66% of Americans say pre-portioned ingredients help them achieve their health goals, while 75% cite cost savings as a top reason for choosing the frozen and refrigerated aisles – signaling a continued shift in shopping and eating habits.

APHIS Announces Updates to Indemnity Program for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on Poultry Farms

Based on evidence that strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, APHIS will now require that farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection, and before receiving future indemnity payments.

Royal FloraHolland Auctioneer: Everything Has a Beginning

January 2, 2025 Royal FloraHolland

Both worldwide and at Royal FloraHolland, there were new developments, challenges and extremes.

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Expands its Footprint Nationally with Locations in Walmart

January 2, 2025 Crave Franchising LLC

The recent leases with Walmart marks a significant expansion phase for Crave, with new locations already under development in Ohio, Florida, and Kentucky, and upcoming builds set for New York, Georgia, and Texas by the end of the year.