AgroFresh Exhibits Innovation to Fight Food Waste at Fruit Logistica

February 4, 2019 AgroFresh

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. a global leader in produce freshness solutions, will discuss the latest innovations for fresh produce at Fruit Logistica, an exhibition for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry from February 6-8, 2019 in Berlin, Germany.

Florida Red Tide Hurts Stone Crab Industry

February 1, 2019 Elina Shirazi, Fox News

The state responsible for about 98 percent of the stone crabs hitting plates around the country is feeling the pain of the shellfish shortage, which is impacting everyone from consumers to business owners. Experts say the crabs are worth $31 million annually.

Cooke Inc. Acquires Seajoy Seafood Corporation

February 1, 2019 Cooke Inc.

Cooke Inc. (“Cooke”), a New Brunswick company and parent of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., today announced the completion of its acquisition of the business of the Seajoy Seafood Corporation group, one of the largest vertically integrated, premium shrimp farms in Latin America.

Crawfish Cravings Drive Early Demand

Harvesting crawfish is technically legal year round, but anyone who has spent time on the Gulf Coast knows that Southeast Texans are usually popping tails from late winter to the end of spring.

Hormel Foods Announces The Advancement of James N. Sheehan to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

February 1, 2019 Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, announced today that James N. Sheehan has advanced to executive vice president and chief financial officer. The advancement was effective January 29, 2019.