Month: August 2015

World Apple & Pear Association Releases 2015 Crop Forecast

August 6, 2015 World Apple & Pear Association

More than 300 representatives of the international apple and pear sector met at the 39th Prognosfruit Conference on 6th August 2015 in Merano, Italy. At the Conference, WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released the 2015 European apple and pear crop estimates. The 2015 apple production in the EU will decrease 5% compared with last year’s crop. The pear crop is predicted by European growers to decrease by 4% compared with 2014. Additionally, the 2015 crop promises to be of good quality given the generally favourable climatic conditions and overall fruit size. …

ACME Smoked Fish Plant Growing Faster Than Projected

August 5, 2015 Neil Cotiaux, Wilmington Biz

ACME Smoked Fish may make a bigger splash than expected. Six months after opening, the ACME plant at Pender Commerce Park is poised to hit its five-year commitment of 120 jobs yet this year and may substantially exceed expectations for its long-term impact. …

Cooke Aquaculture Of Canada Buys Shetland Salmon Producer

August 5, 2015 Staff Reporter, BBC

Canadian firm Cooke Aquaculture is expanding further in Scotland after buying a Shetland-based salmon producer. …

West Creek Aquaculture & Federated Co-Operatives Limited Partner

August 5, 2015 Federated Co-operatives Limited

West Creek Aquaculture and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) are partnering to bring more sustainably raised seafood to Western Canadian shoppers. …

Kowalski Companies Celebrates 95th Anniversary With Facility Upgrades & Expansion

August 5, 2015 Kowalski Companies, Inc.

Historic Detroit sausage maker Kowalski Companies, Inc. has meant "Kowality since 1920" and as it celebrates its 95th Anniversary it readies for a bright future with facility upgrades and market expansion, hiring increases, and re-illumination of iconic signage amplifying its long held Michigan commitment. An estimated 2,000 dedicated employees over several generations have worked with the family owned, Michigan based food producer to reach this significant accomplishment. …