APHIS in Action: Navigating an Ag Clearance Crisis: How Foresight and Collaboration Saved a $10 Million Shipment

November 25, 2024 USDA APHIS

In the fast-paced world of global trade, quick thinking and solid partnerships can make all the difference. A recent incident with the marine vessel Regal Bay—carrying more than 4,500 pallets of fruit into the U.S.—is a perfect example of how strategic-thinking and collaboration can turn a potential costly disaster into a success story.  

Prime Shrimp Expands Retail Footprint to Include Select Whole Foods Market Locations Across the United States

November 7, 2024 Prime Shrimp

Prime Shrimp, an innovator in the protein space focused on generating more shrimp consumption, announced its expansion into select Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S. Four of Prime Shrimp’s most popular flavors—Signature, Lemon & Cracked Pepper, Garlic Herb Butter, and New Orleans-Style BBQ are now available across more than 200 stores spanning the Northeast, North-Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South, and Southwest.

Global Convenor of the Responsible Seafood Movement Hosts Largest Annual Member Gathering Yet

The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions is the global convenor in the responsible seafood movement. Its annual member gathering, the Alliance Conference, hosts representatives from leading NGOs, businesses, foundations, and academia. Conference attendees are united in the belief that if we work together, responsible seafood production and trade can protect our ocean and the people who depend on it. This year’s four-day event, held last month in Cancun, Mexico, was its best-attended yet.

Conversation is on the Menu this Thanksgiving Thanks to Butterball and StoryCorps Studios

November 7, 2024 Butterball

Butterball announced its partnership with StoryCorps Studios, the brand storytelling division of StoryCorps, the national nonprofit dedicated to archiving the largest collection of human voices ever gathered. Together, the two organizations are creating the National Thanksgiving Archive, a compilation of conversations about Thanksgiving memories and traditions to remind us of what we have in common this holiday season.

Maple Leaf Foods 14th Annual Food Safety Symposium Highlights AI’s Role as a Catalyst in Transforming Food Safety

November 7, 2024 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. hosted its 14th annual Food Safety Symposium as part of the company’s commitment to providing safe food for all Canadians and foster knowledge sharing among experts within the food industry. The symposium gathered industry leaders and experts to discuss the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing food safety.