Avocado sales break records during Q2 holidays
MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. — The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) reported record-breaking sales highs from Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Father’s Day celebrations in the second quarter. According to HAB,…
USDA makes investments into ag research to fight HPAI, ASF
WASHINGTON— The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) confirmed on Sept. 4 plans to invest $17.6 million into agriculture research intended to protect the…
Skincare Entrepreneurs Enter F&B World With Dally Konjac Jelly
After selling their skincare brand, ZitSticka, in 2022, Robbie Miller and Daniel Kaplan are entering the food and beverage world with Dally, a new line of pouched konjac jelly snacks.…
These packaging companies and organizations have named new CEOs in 2024
There’s a new wave of leaders this year at some of the most notable public and private companies, as well as related nonprofit groups. Catch up on the latest appointments.…
LA Harbor Commission approves US$52 million rail expansion project
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a lease amendment, solidifying plans for a US$52 million infrastructure improvement project aimed at significantly enhancing on-dock rail capacity and reducing emissions at…
CM Lemos inks suezmax orders
Nereus Shipping Greece’s Nereus Shipping, an affiliate of CM Lemos, has added three more tankers to its orderbook. The Piraeus-based tanker and bulker outfit has revealed three suezmax newbuilds would…
Rural Road Safety Month: NHVR urges drivers to stay safe behind the wheel
Despite regional areas being vastly less populated than urban centres, fatalities on rural and regional roads account for about two-thirds of the road toll every year, with 811 lives lost…
Wildfire destroys 20% of Brasilia forest
6 September 2024 2 minute read Firefighters succeeded on Wednesday in reducing the extent of a massive wildfire that blazed for two days and destroyed 20% of a forest in…
How Natasha’s Law is shaping the food industry
Allergen compliance has become a critical issue, with lives at stake when producers fail to meet standards. How far has the industry progressed since the introduction of Natasha’s Law and…
August 2024 Changes: Impact on Evaluations
Source: CDCB The August 2024 CDCB evaluations have incorporated several changes outlined in August 2024 Evaluations: What’s New. How were the genetic evaluations impacted by these changes? The most significant…