Month: March 2015

Intrexon To Acquire Okanagan Specialty Fruits

March 4, 2015 Intrexon Corporation

Intrexon Corporation (NYSE: XON), a leader in synthetic biology, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the pioneering agricultural company behind the Arctic® apple, the world's first non-browning apple. Through the acquisition, Intrexon expands its food programs to include trees yielding fruit that is more appetizing and convenient for consumers while providing economic benefit throughout the tree fruit supply chain. …

Tiger Cool Express Signs Major Order For Refrigerated Containers

March 4, 2015 Tiger Cool Express LLC

Tiger Cool Express LLC, an innovative and cost effective temperature-controlled intermodal transporter of produce and food products, announced a signed purchase and sales agreement to acquire 200 53 ft. refrigerated, insulated rail containers from Quingdao CIMC Special Reefer Co. Ltd., based in Quingdao, China. …

Auditor Says Louisiana Is Charging Too Little For Oysters

March 3, 2015 Mark Ballard, The Advocate

Louisiana under-prices its oyster leases and loopholes in state law have allowed individuals to exceed the limits, according to a performance review of the state Wildlife and Fisheries Commission conducted by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. …

Million-Dollar Lobster Pound Coming To Louisbourg, NS

March 3, 2015 Staff Reporter, Chronicle Herald

Louisbourg Seafoods is investing $3 million this year to modernize and expand its operations, conduct applied research and demonstrate its belief that the industry’s future is bright. …

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Honored As 'World's Best' By Seafood Watch

March 3, 2015 Mt Cook Alpine Salmon

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, farmed in freshwater channels connecting glacial melt water lakes in the Mackenzie Basin of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, is a product in a category of its own after Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch organization announced that its rating for both Freshwater and Marine Farms in New Zealand was that of Green or “BEST CHOICE”. …