Month: August 2017

Feeding America Announces Establishment Of Six Regional Produce Cooperatives

August 29, 2017 Feeding America

Feeding America is pleased to announce a $1.3 million commitment from Target to support the establishment of Regional Produce Cooperatives throughout the country that will increase the amount of produce available for distribution to people in need while also reducing wasted food. The six regional cooperatives will support Feeding America's network member food banks and their efforts to provide more healthy food options for people facing hunger. …

Southeast’s Pink Salmon Catch Falls Short Again

August 28, 2017 Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

The overall commercial catch of pink salmon in Southeast Alaska is falling short of the pre-season forecast but it’s not as low as last year’s run. In fact, some parts of the panhandle have seen strong humpy catches. …

Huron Capital Forms Seafood Platform With Two Acquisitions

August 28, 2017 Huron Capital

Huron Capital today announced it has made equity investments in Aquamar, Inc. ("Aquamar") and LM Foods, LLC ("LM Foods") to form a new platform, Aquamar Holdings, in the surimi seafood market, producing and selling crab flavored seafood to food service, food manufacturing, and retail channels primarily in North America. …

July Gulf Shrimp Landings Up From Last Year; Louisiana Landings Poor

August 28, 2017 Southern Shrimp Alliance

For the month, over 8.0 million pounds of shrimp were reported as landed in the Gulf of Mexico, up from 6.7 million pounds in July 2016. Nevertheless, this total was still significantly below (31.9 percent) the prior fifteen year historical average of 11.8 million pounds in the month of July. …

Ohio Beef Council Adapts To Evolving Consumer Demands

August 28, 2017 John Bush, Lima Ohio News

Much like any other industry trying to stay relevant in an ever-changing media landscape, the Ohio Beef Council has adapted the way it markets to consumers. …