Month: June 2018

Primus Auditing Ops Announces Option For New Sustainability Standard

June 7, 2018 Primus Auditing Operations

Primus Auditing Operations is proud to announce that it is now offering the newly developed Sustainability Standard™ for food producers and processors interested in communicating sustainability performance to buyers. The new standard was developed cooperatively by Azzule and the Sustainable Food Group. The certification standard uses multiple internationally-recognized environmental, economic, and social welfare measures and may be added as an addendum to food safety audits, saving auditees time and money, or as a stand-alone assessment. …

Fabri-Kal Introduces TruWare Square Containers

June 7, 2018 Fabri-Kal

Fabri-Kal, known for their exceptional customer service and product quality, is excited to announce the launch of their new brilliantly clear TruWare™ square containers. …

Lower Shannon Farms Achieves Over 15% Yield Increase For Tomatoes And Cucumbers In Saksketchewan

June 7, 2018 LumiGrow

Lower Shannon Farms is a 100-year old farm near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Traditionally, the farm has focused on growing grain and raising livestock. In 2012, anticipating a demand for fresh, locally grown produce, John decided to build a greenhouse.  John is also pleased with how his lettuces have thrived under his new LumiGrow lights.  …

America’s Largest Shellfish Farm Sells 36 Million Oysters Annually

June 6, 2018 Jackie Varriano, Eater Seattle

One of the primary purveyors of Kumamotos locally is Shelton-based Taylor Shellfish Farms, the largest producer of farmed shellfish in the United States, raising oysters, clams, mussels, and geoduck. Founded in the 1890s by James Y. Waldrip, the family-owned company started by farming Olympia oysters in Totten Inlet in the South Sound. …

NFI Issues Statement On The Passing Of Norm Stavis

June 6, 2018 National Fisheries Institute

Norm Stavis, President of North Coast Seafood, was among the most knowledgeable executives in the seafood community. He coupled a sophisticated command of his business with deep understanding of how many public policy issues impacted the entire industry. His unassuming, deliberate style saw him prefer a quiet word of advice rather than the spotlight. He played an important role in helping the National Fisheries Institute advocate for all of its members. His friendly manner, enduring commitment, and counsel will be missed. …