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There's an important distinction to be made between the high-quality, once-frozen Wild Alaskan Pollock that US catcher/processors, like Golden Alaska Seafoods, produces and the low-quality, twice-frozen and re-processed pollock products that come from Russia (via Chinese processors). There are challenges to making significant changes to the makeup of the global pollock inventory, as will happen with this new executive order, but we're optimistic that providing the highest quality product sourced from sustainable, well-regulated US fisheries, will be the tide that floats all boats.

Nova Scotians shouldn't foot the bill for importers swooping in, bottling grape juice without any roots in our land. These bottling entities are already funded by their governments where they farm elsewhere. Commercial bottlers already exist in Nova Scotia today, we aren't opposing that, what we oppose is them being subsidized for an assembly line with little to no job creation. Nova Scotians already pay some of the highest taxes and markups on beverage alcohol in all of Canada and now the province is allowing commercial wine bottlers to double-dip on the Nova Scotian taxpayers' dime, undermining our local farm wine sector, jeopardizing over 1,100 rural jobs, and eroding the very essence of our agricultural and tourism landscape from coast to coast - Haley Brown, Executive Director, Wine Growers Nova Scotia #nswine #supportlocal #nsfarmwine #nslocal #nswinefarms https://lnkd.in/eir-dJmS Government of Nova Scotia Tim Houston Allan MacMaster

This article from the Salt Lake Tribune highlights the recent challenges in Beaver County and the community's adaptive responses, showcasing the resilience and determination that define this region. https://lnkd.in/eVXVcY46

🚨 Guest Column 🚨 In today's guest column, Luciana Ciubotariu, CEO Designate of the Celtic Freeport discusses how the Celtic Freeport is not only about economic growth but also about enhancing the well-being and resilience of the communities that form the bedrock of this region. #SustainableDevelopment #Freeport #CelticFreeport #EconomicGrowth #Wales #Community https://lnkd.in/eTPNSmJ2

If you are not aware of the terrific losses suffered by Black Farmers/Growers/Ranchers due to Heirs Property you can learn more by following Seanicaa (Edwards) Herron here LI. The article below is one of a series from the Union of Concerned Scientists

#Foodstuffs_NorthIsland hit with $3.25m fine for blocking rivals The Wellington High Court has penalised Foodstuffs North Island $3.25 million for lodging anti-competitive land covenants with the purpose of blocking competitors. In handing down his judgment today, Justice Radich described the conduct as “deliberate” and “serious”. He said it reflected a deliberate effort to hinder rivals from opening new supermarkets or developing existing ones at three locations in the Lower North Island - Newtown and Petone in Wellington and Tamatea in South Napier. The court action by the Commerce Commission followed an investigation into the historical conduct which came to light during the market study into the grocery sector completed in 2022. The study identified that the use of covenants on land had limited the number of sites available to competitors...... https://bit.ly/3Ah9vFU #NewZealand #Business #Supermarkets Via comcom.govt.nz

Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Janice Moriarty said her region is committed to ongoing support of the Queensland Beef Corridors.   "This strategic network of roads intersects at the Central Highlands, connecting inland beef producers to meat processers and ports in the east," she said.   "Central Queensland represents a quarter of our nation’s beef herd and is home to some of the most advanced and innovative grazing industry practices.   "CQ roads urgently need to match the standard of the world-class products being produced in this region.   "From getting these products faster to market, to reducing transport costs and improving road safety for everyone, this project is a win-win for our residents, visitors and the beef industry.   "Investing in the beef corridors is investing in the future sustainability of this vital industry."   Learn more about Queensland Beef Corridors >>> https://lnkd.in/gg5VcFEK

Our latest blog explores how supermarkets across the country are championing and supporting British suppliers in a bid to create a robust and sustainable supply chain and promote growth within the British farming and growing industries! Have you noticed more British produce on your recent shopping trips? Let us know in the comments!🌿 #BritishProduce #Farming #RetailBlog #groceryretail

Insightful article!