Month: July 2022

North American Retailers and Seafood Suppliers on Their Way to Find the Perfect Shrimp in Ecuador

July 1, 2022 Sustainable Shrimp Partnership

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) together with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), will host a two-day “Shrimp Summit” in Guayaquil on July 12-13, with the aim of showcasing to key seafood suppliers how shrimp is farmed in Ecuador. With a special focus on highlighting best practices, retail companies and seafood suppliers from North America will experience firsthand the commitment of Ecuadorian producers to comply with the highest quality, social and environmental standards of ASC certification, providing meticulous care in every step of the production cycle. …

In Victory for Commercial Fishermen, Court Orders Cook Inlet Fishery to Reopen

July 1, 2022 Sabine Poux, KDLL

Cook Inlet drift fishermen can fish the federal waters of the inlet this summer after all. …

Making it all about (Bahn) Mi for the Fourth of July

July 1, 2022 Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage

Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage recently partnered with seven grill masters and chefs for a Summer Grilling Influencer Campaign. Recipes from culinary creators ranged from jumbo sausage skewers to funky spiraled dogs topped with relish.  …

Seaboard Foods Awards $55,000 in Scholarships to Students

July 1, 2022 Seaboard Foods

Supporting its commitment to education, Seaboard Foods awarded in total $55,000 in scholarships to 55 graduating high school seniors pursuing certificates and degrees from technical schools, colleges and universities next fall. …

Certified American Grown Applauds U.S. House of Representatives Introduction of the Don Young American Grown Act

July 1, 2022 Certified American Grown

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers applauds the bi-partisan introduction of the “Don Young American Grown Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Co-sponsors from throughout the country have joined together in supporting legislation to highlight the importance of American grown cut flowers and foliage growers and have named the Act in the honor of the late Congressman from Alaska, Don Young. …