Month: September 2018

AgroFresh Unveils SmartFresh InBox In US Market

September 11, 2018 AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announced the launch of SmartFresh™ InBox to its U.S. customers. SmartFresh InBox delivers AgroFresh's time-tested SmartFresh technology in a compact solution for greater flexibility. "Our aim is to support our customers in providing high-quality fresh produce to more consumers around the world and to help them decrease food waste," said AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre. "SmartFresh InBox is our latest innovation to help growers overcome challenges and supply fresh, healthy produce to their customers." …

Lobster Company’s Co-Owner Was Behind $1.5M Embezzlement, Lawsuit Says

September 10, 2018 Edward D. Murphy, Portland Press Herald

Sea Salt, which operates as a wholesaler and a restaurant on Route 1 in Saco, alleges that the part owner, Matthew Bellerose of Scarborough, set up a sham customer with another man and then sent the phony client thousands of dollars worth of lobsters without billing the customer. The lobsters were then resold, the lawsuit says. …

Russia’s Biggest MSC Certified Fishery Reconfirms Sustainability

September 10, 2018 Marine Stewardship Council

In a milestone development, the Russian Pollock Catchers Association's Sea of Okhotsk Pollock fishery has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for a second time. Once again confirmed as sustainable and well-managed, the fishery's catch can carry the blue MSC label. …

Maker Of GMO Salmon Says It Sold 4.5 Tons In Canada This Year But Won't Say To Whom

September 10, 2018 Michael Drapack, CBC News

Prepared sashimi products are where you're likely to find genetically modified salmon in Canada, the CEO of AquaBounty Technologies, a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company that produces the fish, told investors Thursday. …

P3 Named Official Protein Snack Of UFC

September 10, 2018 The Kraft Heinz Company

UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new marketing partnership with Oscar Mayer®. The partnership names P3 Portable Protein Packs as “Official Protein Snack” of UFC, creating a new, exclusive sponsorship category for the MMA promotion. …