ESSA & Freshfel Europe Join Forces To Kick Start Multi-Level Food Crisis Management Collaboration & Dialogue

September 4, 2020 Freshfel Europe

On 2 September 2020, over 200 industry and public sector stakeholders from across Europe and beyond gathered at ESSA and Freshfel Europe’s Food Crisis Management Event to analyse former as well as hypothetical food crisis situations, the lessons learnt from them, and best crisis response approaches.

Carolina Uquillas Herrera Joins Fall Creek as Commercial Manager for Chile

September 4, 2020 Fall Creek Farm and Nursery

Carolina Uquillas Herrera has joined Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., as commercial manager for Chile, responsible for establishing and developing strong relationships with the company’s blueberry nursery and genetics customers in the country, overseeing the implementation and administration of new genetics licensing programs, and managing the customer service, sales and grower support team.

Trade Minister Says She’ll Keep Eye on U.S. Probe of Canadian Lobster Industry

September 3, 2020 The Canadian Press

International Trade Minister Mary Ng says she’s keeping a close watch on a trade investigation into the Canadian lobster industry requested by the administration of United States President Donald Trump.

National Seafood Council Advanced by NOAA Advisory Committee

September 3, 2020 Laine Welch, Alaska Fish Radio

Reviving a dormant National Seafood Council is gaining steam among industry members, especially as Covid-19 upends markets.

Fitness Trackers, Environmental Sensors Could Improve Survival In Lobster Supply Chain

September 3, 2020 University of Maine

Miniature fitness trackers for lobsters and devices to monitor the quality of their shipping conditions are being prototyped as part of an initiative to reduce stress points and improve survival in the lobster supply chain for the Maine lobster industry.