Month: October 2015

Global Green USA Works With National Grocer And Key Supplier To Save Money And Reduce GHG Emissions

October 5, 2015 Global Green USA

Global Green USA, in conjunction with a national grocer and members of its national Coalition for Resource Recovery (CoRR), coordinated a pilot that led to the conversion of all cabbage packing at major produce supplier Northampton Growers to 100% recyclable packaging for cabbage. As a result, the 125,000 boxes used during this upcoming cabbage season that would have been made of unrecyclable wax-­?coated  corrugated cardboard will instead be  packed in  recyclable boxes,   saving   thousands of  dollars for  each  location and  reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to planting over 15,000 trees. …

Herzig Honored With GAA Lifetime Achievement Award

October 2, 2015 The Global Aquaculture Alliance

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is proud to announce that Bill Herzig is the recipient of this year’s GAA Lifetime Achievement Award. …

What Makes Sustainable Blue Land-Raised Salmon Special?

October 2, 2015 Karen Graham, Digital Journal

While perusing the news this afternoon, I came across a story that piqued my interest because it was about sustainable farming of salmon on dry land, and not in the ocean, as most salmon-farming is done. Of course, I called the company. …

Mazzetta Co. Recognized As Visionary Partner By Seafood Nutrition Partnership

October 2, 2015 Seafood Nutrition Partnership

The nonprofit Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has announced its formal recognition of seafood producer and importer Mazzetta Company, LLC, as a Visionary Partner, the highest donor level, within SNP’s Chairman’s Campaign Circle. This honor acknowledges Mazzetta Company’s significant contributions in support of SNP’s upcoming national public health education campaign, which launches in October 2015 as an effort to build awareness about the essential nutritional benefits from eating seafood at least twice a week. …

J&G Foods Partners With Manage Assist To Employ Lean Practices

October 2, 2015 J&G Foods, Inc.

J&G Foods, Inc., a custom fresh meat provider, today announced its collaboration with Manage Assist, in conjunction with a Massachusetts state funded grant, to deliver a comprehensive training program that is aimed at educating J&G’s employees with many of the core tools necessary for highly efficient food manufacturing. …