Month: March 2021

Freshfel Europe Publishes Reflection Paper Urging EU to Have a Fully-Fledged SPS Strategy to Ensure Reciprocity in Trade Relations Following EU Trade Policy Review

March 2, 2021 Freshfel Europe

The paper summarizes market access hurdles faced by the European fresh fruit and vegetables sector, which is confronted with the need to negotiate individual ‘SPS export protocols’ to start business with many trade partners, whereas similar specific protocols are not required for the majority of imports of fresh produce into the Union. …

International Africa Avocado Congress 2021

March 2, 2021 Avocado Society of Kenya

The Avocado Society of Kenya in collaboration with regional and international organizations in the Avocado value chain in Africa and beyond are pleased to announce to all stakeholders around the world that the first International Africa Avocado Congress (Avocado Africa 2021) will be held at The Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on June 23rd – 25th 2021.
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Data Indicates 2020 Recorded the Highest Percentage of Pollock Consumed by Americans Being of U.S. Origin and Eligible to be Marketed as Wild Alaska Pollock

March 1, 2021 Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers

Based on GAPP’s analysis of 2020 production and trade data, it is clear that Americans are increasingly looking for their Pollock to be Wild Alaska Pollock with a record 61 percent of all Pollock fillets consumed domestically last year being of U.S. origin, GAPP announced. …

South African Hake Trawl Fishery Celebrates Fourth Certification to MSC Standard For Seafood Sustainability

March 1, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council

Supported by government, industry and market stakeholders, the SA hake trawl fishery’s MSC status places it amongst the best managed fisheries in the world – helping to maintain its international market presence and deliver long-term socio-economic benefits to the South African people. …

Cargill Partners With Farmers to Chart New Course in Seafood Sustainability, Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Fish Farming and Protecting Oceans

March 1, 2021 Cargill

Cargill’s latest initiative, SeaFurther™ Sustainability, will help aqua farmers raise more sustainable seafood with less environmental impact. It is part of the company’s overall carbon commitment, with a science-based scope 3 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent per tonne of food by 2030. …