November 21, 2022 — National Fisheries Institute President John Connelly has died, according to the NFI.
Connelly was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, in March 2022.
Conservation Alliance conference driving discussion on critical seafood sustainability issues
November 11, 2022 — The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions will host its 2022 Annual Conference virtually on 14 to 17 November, and the agenda reflects the growth of the organization and the broad set of sustainability issues facing companies today.
The agenda for the event is intended to drive discussion of the most critical issues at the intersection of environmental sustainability and social responsibility in seafood including small-scale fisheries, social responsibility and human rights, fishery improvement projects, transparency and accountability, diversity, equity and inclusion, aquaculture, and policy.
Large Pelagics Research Center Remembers Dr. Bill Hogarth
November 10, 2022 — Very sad to learn that Dr. Bill (William) Hogarth has died.
Bill was a talented advocate for all of us. He conducted “fish business” with the highest humanity, intelligence, and humor. To see him work his magic at international ICCAT meetings was something. As a negotiator, Bill was credited with “bringing greater international attention” to Atlantic large pelagics, but as noted in his many service and conservation awards, but he also served “as a credible voice for independent science”. That included Large Pelagics Research Center. Bill always expressed his appreciation for our work on bluefin. Personally, and consistently. He understood what we were up against, and made it clear that he saw independent research as constructive for NOAA’s science mission, even when it disrupted status quo.
I can’t think of a single scientist or fisherman that got to know Bill Hogarth that didn’t deeply respect him. We all enjoyed being in his company, especially after the tough work was done at ICCAT meetings. Then, the bourbon came out to cement bonds of work and friendship. So many stories to tell about Bill’s role as referee at US bluefin workshops, when experts argued about spawning grounds, maturity, tagging, stock structure— (wait! they still do!). Bill always found the humor in human behavior, and kept things civil and enjoyable. We were lucky to have Dr. Bill Hogarth at the helm for those challenging times. Friends and colleagues around the world will celebrate his life, and mourn his loss.
NFI Names Lisa Wallenda Picard Incoming President and CEO
November 1, 2022 — The following was released by the National Fisheries Institute:
Today the National Fisheries Institute named Lisa Wallenda Picard as incoming President & CEO of the association. Picard joins NFI from the National Turkey Federation (NFT) where she is the Senior Vice President for Policy, Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
In January of this year, NFI’s President & CEO John Connelly announced plans to retire in early 2023, prompting a nationwide search. The President Search Committee was chaired by Kim Gorton, President and CEO of Slade Gorton Inc., and NFI’s Vice Chair of the Board.
“Following a robust search, Lisa emerged as the clear choice to propel NFI into the future. She is a dynamic leader with expertise in food safety and trade relations, as well as a thorough understanding of the complex policy issues affecting center of the plate proteins,” said Gorton.
Picard joined NTF in 2011 and previous to that appointment was the Chief of Staff for USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Prior to joining FSIS in 2002, Picard served as National Director of Public Relations for Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus. She also spent several years lobbying on animal welfare and agriculture issues.
“On behalf of the NFI Officers, we are excited to welcome Lisa to NFI. We are looking forward to a smooth transition with NFI’s Board, membership and staff,” said Gorton.
Picard will join NFI in mid-December. She will be introduced to the NFI membership at the NFI Global Seafood Market Conference, January 17-19, 2023, La Quinta Resort, Palm Springs, CA.
“Leading NFI for nearly 20 years has been tremendously rewarding for me, as I know it will be for Lisa.” said Connelly, “I want to thank the Search Committee for the time and energy they put into the search for NFI’s new President and CEO.”
Picard earned her master’s degree in legislative affairs from George Washington University and her bachelor’s degree in communications from Flagler College in St Augustine, Fla. She is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School for Executive Education. Picard is a native of Sarasota, Fla. She resides in Virginia with her family.
NFI, incorporated in 1945, is the largest seafood trade association in the United States. Picard will be the association’s fourth president.
‘Deadliest Catch’: Producer Says Fishery Closure In Bering Sea Won’t Impact 19th Season
October 20, 2022 — The show is expected to go on for Discovery’s Deadliest Catch, despite the decision by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game last week to cancel the winter snow and red king crab seasons due to dwindling populations.
Minorities in Aquaculture Founder Imani Black: Seafood industry needs to diversify
October 20, 2022 — Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA) was founded in October 2020 by Imani Black, a former oyster farmer from the U.S. state of Maryland. After experiencing a lack of diversity in oyster farming and aquaculture overall, Black decided to create the nonprofit, which now works on diversification efforts throughout the seafood industry.
NOAA awards $18.9M for harmful algal bloom research, monitoring
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Emily De Sousa speaks on the value of TikTok in the seafood industry
October 5, 2022 — TikTok has become one of the most-popular platforms of social media, and that popularity is beginning to show direct connections to the seafood industry.
Emily De Sousa, a fisheries scientist and CEO of online education platform Seaside with Emily, said at the 2022 Global Seafood Alliance GOAL Conference on 4 October that TikTok can become a valuable marketing tool for the seafood industry, especially in reaching Gen Z and millennials, the two generations with the “largest buying power in the market,” make it a prime target for marketers.
Lund’s Fisheries Achieves International Accreditation to Conduct Microbiological Inspections Following Major Investments
September 27, 2022 — The following was released by Lund’s Fisheries:
Lund’s Fisheries is now accredited to conduct its own food safety inspections on all seafood that the company harvests, processes, and ships. The company’s in-house lab equipment and testing protocols, built out over the last year, have met internationally recognized standards, and can now be used to test all Lund’s products before going directly to consumers.
Before being sold, seafood products are required to be tested for microbiological contaminants such as E. coli, listeria, and salmonella. Usually, the products are sent to third-party laboratories to conduct the tests; few seafood companies in the U.S. have the capability to test their own products. To develop this capacity for itself, Lund’s Fisheries set out last summer to build out its testing capabilities, aligning them with international best standards and practices and finally getting them officially accredited this month.
“This accreditation recognizes our dedication to the quality and safety of our seafood,” said Joshua Farinella, Lund’s Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance. “Lund’s now has direct control over the full chain of custody, so we can guarantee that any product meets our high standards from the boat to the plate.”
US seafood firms plan product launches around National Seafood Month
September 26, 2022 — Houston, Texas, U.S.A.-based Fish Fixe, a direct-to-consumer premium seafood company, is celebrating National Seafood Month by challenging Americans to “swap their chicken for fish and reap the vast benefits.”
“We challenge Americans this October to change their weekday dinner routine and give seafood a try more often,” Fish Fixe Co-Founder and CEO Melissa Harrington said. “Instead of turning to chicken on a Tuesday night, try salmon or cobia. Seafood performs significantly better than chicken when you compare vitamin and mineral content and the all-important omega-3 fatty acids.”
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