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87% of Global Tuna Catch Comes from Stocks at Healthy Abundance Levels

March 27, 2025 The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF)

New for this year’s report is more detail in the color ratings table for each tuna stock.  The color ratings table, which appears at the end of each tuna stock summary, now contains a more detailed rationale for the stock’s SSB and F ratings. This additional information provides important context, especially when ISSF ratings for a stock are not identical to the RFMO science body ratings, as currently is the case for Indian Ocean yellowfin and Pacific Ocean bluefin.  …

Sales at Record High, Americans View Meat as Part of a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle

March 27, 2025 The Meat Institute

Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, pounds sold and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week – keeping meat the largest fresh department in grocery. …

Wisconsin Potato: Registered Dietitian, Jenny Heap Explains How Potatoes Can Play a Key Role in Immune Health

March 24, 2025 Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Several nutrients including zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, D, and E, are required to support an immune system capable of mounting a healthy response to invading pathogens. Potatoes and potato dishes can help boost consumption of several of these immune-critical nutrients, along with others, essential for general health and wellness. …

UC Davis: Cracking the Code of Pistachio Genetics

March 24, 2025 Amy Quinton, University of California, Davis

Monroe and the research team sequenced the genome of the Kerman cultivar, the most common pistachio variety grown in California. …

Kroger Unveils ‘Elite ATE’ Snack Bracket

March 24, 2025 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. shared the launch of its “Elite Ate” Snack Bracket, featuring a delicious lineup of customers’ favorite snacks from Kroger’s Our Brands. From savory chips to sweet treats, it is a snack-off with exclusive deals on the ultimate game day eats. The retailer is also giving the inside scoop on which snacks are MVPs among Kroger associates. …