Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Join Forces to Enhance Responsible Aquaculture Production

At Seafood Expo Global, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 25 formalizing their common goal of increasing the sustainability of aquaculture production and practices around the globe. 

Vičiūnai Group and Unima Distributing Take Top Honors at 2023 Seafood Excellence Global Awards

Unima Distribution of France and Vičiūnai Group of Spain won the top prizes in the 2023 Seafood Excellence Global Awards at Seafood Expo Global, the world’s largest seafood trade event. The winners were selected from a field of 39 finalists and were announced this evening at a special Seafood Excellence Global awards reception. The competition recognizes the best products exhibited at Seafood Expo Global.

JBS USA Announces New CEO

April 28, 2023 JBS USA

JBS USA announced that current Chief Executive Officer Tim Schellpeper has made the decision to retire from his role effective May 1, 2023.

Smithfield Foods Recognized for Environmental, Safety and DEI Programs

April 28, 2023 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, Inc. was recently honored with awards for its environmental and safety achievements in the North American Meat Institute’s 2022 environmental awards and worker safety recognition programs. Smithfield also earned an honorable mention in NAMI’s 2022 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) awards for promoting and implementing a comprehensive DEI strategy to ensure a more inclusive workforce.

SAF Shares Resources to Implement Sustainable Practices

The Society of American Florists’ Floral Education Hub has a collection of resources to help floral businesses implement sustainable practices – and learn about innovations that are helping to secure a sustainable future for the industry.