EFI Announces GFSI Recognition

September 13, 2022 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the multistakeholder workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced that its food safety certification has been recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative. As a result, EFI is now the only fresh produce certification that satisfies multiple retail requirements in a single audit.

Gotham Greens Raises $310 Million in Fresh Funding to Accelerate National Greenhouse Expansion

September 13, 2022 Gotham Greens

Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corporation™ and New York-based indoor farming pioneer that operates one of the largest networks of high-tech hydroponic greenhouses in North America, has raised more than $310 million in new capital, bringing the fast-growing company’s total financing to $440 million since its founding in 2009.

Hawaii Longline Fishery Achieves Global Sustainability Certification

September 12, 2022 Hawaii Longline Association

The Hawaii Longline Association’s (HLA) swordfish (Xiphias gladius), bigeye (Thunnus obesus), and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) fishery has achieved certification for sustainable fishing practices, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced today. The fishery is the first Hawaii fishery to enter the MSC program.

Ocean Trout Canada Inc. Announces Commencement of its First Harvest of Steelhead Trout from Marine Sites in Newfoundland

September 12, 2022 Ocean Trout Canada Inc.

Ocean Trout Canada Inc. is pleased to report commencement of its first harvest of Steelhead Trout from Bay d’Espoir, Newfoundland. OTC will be marketing these Steelhead Trout into the Eastern North American markets as both fillets and head on gutted fish.

Beef Promotion Operating Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Checkoff Plan of Work

September 12, 2022 The Beef Checkoff

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) will invest approximately $38.5 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications during fiscal 2023, subject to USDA approval.