Wednesday, October 3, 2012

3/10/12: smoked salmonella salmonella; Seafood New Zealand; new CFO at GAA

Hello, 
  • A salmonella outbreak from smoked salmon has made over 200 people ill in the Netherlands, prompting recalls there and in the USA.  The outbreak has been traced to Dutch company, Foppen which sells its products around the world.  Health authorities in the US are investigating possible links between the Netherlands case and an outbreak of salmonella in the states.  Read more...
  • New body hailed the face of the New Zealand fishing industry.  Seafood New Zealand is the new national industry organisation which will front the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council.  The council will continue as the holding company but Seafood New Zealand will take over its operational roles and have its own chairman and board.  Read more...












  • Global Aquaculture Alliances elects Jeff Fort as CFO.  As the new chief financial officer, Fort will coordinate financial processes, administrative procedures and policies, and technology development for the international non-profit.  "GAA and its Best Aquaculture Practices certification program have been important to me on a personal and business level for many years," Fort said. "I am a large proponent of expanding aquaculture production worldwide, and it must be accomplished using responsible and sustainable methods. Since this is - and has always been - GAA's core position, I am happy to help guide its activities going forward."  More information...
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Croissant - Marmalade
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Croissant - Marmalade (Photo credit: avlxyz)
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