National Mango Board’s Frozen Mango Amendment Referendum

March 8, 2019 National Mango Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is conducting an amendment referendum among eligible first handlers and importers of mangos in the U.S., to determine the inclusion of frozen mango in the National Mango Board (NMB) programs. First handlers and importers who handled 500,000 pounds or more of fresh whole mango during the 2017 calendar year are eligible to vote.

Harmonized Standard Audit Now Available From Participating Audit Organizations

United Fresh is pleased to announce that the Harmonized Standard Audit is now available from the following auditing organizations:

Driscoll’s Expands Fair Trade Certified Farms In Baja Mexico, California

March 8, 2019 Driscoll’s

In 2019, Driscoll’s Fair Trade program increased acreage by nearly 14 percent with the goal of being 100 percent Fair Trade Certified™by the end of 2019. This means an additional 1,000 workers can positively benefit from the program demonstrating Driscoll’s commitment to their workforce and the communities in which they work and live.

USDA Announces Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board

March 8, 2019 USDA AMS

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today appointed 31 members to the National Potato Promotion Board. Each representative will serve a three-year term of office.

New Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Hogfish Catch Limits

March 7, 2019 NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries published a final rule to increase the commercial and recreational annual catch limits and recreational annual catch targets for Gulf of Mexico red snapper, as well as reduce the stock annual catch limit for west Florida hogfish, based on recent stock assessments.