Viva Fresh Produce Expo Announces 2016 Golf Tournament

The second annual Viva Fresh Open, entitled “Swing for the Future,” will kick-off the 2016 Viva Fresh Expo at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Presented by Bebo Distributing, Inc and Wonderful Citrus, the tournament will be held at the resort’s famous TPC golf course and proceeds will benefit a chosen non-profit organization.

Sirane Aims To Extend Life Of Delicate Fruits With Natural Extracts In Pads

December 11, 2015 Sirane

DELICATE and soft fruits could gain significant shelf-life extension thanks to a new Sirane technology using natural extracts which enhance the fruit’s own protection.

Lobster Levy Regulations For Buyers Approved By P.E.I. Cabinet

December 10, 2015 Angela Walker, CBC News

The P.E.I. cabinet has approved new regulations that will see a one-cent-per-pound lobster levy collected from buyers next spring. P.E.I. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac said this is the final step for the province, since the regulations for a one-cent-per-pound levy for lobster fishermen were passed in the summer. The money will be used for marketing.

P.E.I. Mussel King Gets $325K Government Loan For New Product Line

December 10, 2015 Staff Reporter, CBC News

The P.E.I. cabinet has given approval for Island Investment Development to advance a loan of $325,000 to P.E.I. Mussel King of Morell.

Regulators Vote To Cancel 2016 Maine Shrimping Season

December 10, 2015 Staff Reporter, WMTW

Fishing regulators voted to extend a moratorium on Maine shrimping season through 2016.