Ocean Mist Farms Frost Kissed Artichokes Are Now Available

February 26, 2018 Ocean Mist Farms

With the most recent freeze in California, Ocean Mist Farms is pleased to welcome its Frost Kissed® artichokes, available for the next several weeks, and currently being shipped to retailers.

Two New Seafood Companies Come To Bucksport

February 23, 2018 WABI

Damariscotta-based Pemaquid Mussel Farm and Stonington-based Greenhead Lobster are both moving into Buckstown Heritage Park off Route 46.

Whole Oceans To Grow Atlantic Salmon With Land-Based Aquaculture Operation – Purchases Mill Site In Bucksport, Maine

February 23, 2018 Whole Oceans

When Whole Oceans' CEO Rob Piasio was growing up in Yarmouth, Maine, he knew that one day, he would help his state grow and prosper. After more than six years of research and preparation, Rob is leading efforts to launch Whole Oceans, a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), that will raise Atlantic salmon on the site of the former Verso paper mill in the heart of Bucksport, Maine.

Santa Monica Seafood Expands Into The Midwest

February 23, 2018 Santa Monica Seafood

Roger O’Brien, President and CEO of Santa Monica Seafood, announced at its annual Supplier Summit today that the Company will be opening a new, state-of-the-art facility in Illinois to primarily expand its Ethos Seafood division’s pre-packed chilled seafood operations. Production at this new plant is targeted to commence early in the second quarter of this year and will extend Santa Monica Seafood’s capabilities to include supply to over 60% of the U.S.

La Coop Federee Firmly On Its Growth Trajectory

February 23, 2018 La Coop fédérée

On the occasion of its 96th Annual General Meeting, La Coop fédérée reports that for its fiscal year ending October 28, 2017, its consolidated revenues once again exceeded the six billion dollar mark reaching $6.3 billion, coupled with unequaled earnings before patronage refunds and income taxes of $351 million and operating earnings of $319 million. On a comparative basis, for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2016, consolidated revenues also reached the $6.3 billion mark, while earnings before patronage refunds and income taxes reached $275 million and operating earnings reached $256 million.