United Fresh Announces Nominations For New Board Officers & Directors For 2018-2019

United Fresh Immediate Past Chairman Tony Freytag, Executive Vice President, Crunch Pak, Cashmere, WA, has announced the slate of new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors, effective at its April 17, 2018 meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

New Jersey Future Announces Aerofarms As Among 2018 Smart Growth Award Winners

April 9, 2018 New Jersey Future

New Jersey Future today announced the winners of its annual Smart Growth Awards competition. “These awards showcase not just exemplary plans and projects, but the leadership teams that are setting the standard for redevelopment in New Jersey,” said Peter Kasabach, executive director of New Jersey Future.

USDA’s NIFA Announces Support For Aquaculture Research Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced support for the development of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture programs. Funding is provided through the Aquaculture Research Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grants Act.

Ontario's Fisheries & Aquaculture Industries Receive Federal & Provincial Funding

The adoption of clean technology and innovation are key components to stronger and greener fisheries and aquaculture industries in Canada. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and the Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister Responsible for Small Business for the province of Ontario, announced over $1.5 million in funding to support clean economic growth for Ontario businesses.

Klaas Puul Reports Death Of Founder Evert Mooijer

April 6, 2018 Klaas Puul

Evert Mooijer, the man who made Klaas Puul one of Europe's largest seafood processing companies, has passed away. The notification has been issued by his family. Mooijer was one of the most renowned and successful entrepreneurs of Volendam. He had been ill for some time.