Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Hires New Director

Woodrow, who on Monday was named the executive director of the Juneau-based marketing group, grew up around commercial fisheries before studying public relations and advertising in college.

Mississippi Shrimp Season Opens June 20

The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2019-2020 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Thursday, June 20.

Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) to Host Latin American Beef Sustainability Summit

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) along with Arcos Dorados (world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee), GTPS, and with support from the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock, will host a Latin American Sustainable Beef Summit July 10-12, 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil.

ButcherBox and Niman Ranch Launch Digital Storefront

June 19, 2019 Niman Ranch

The partnership enables Niman Ranch customers to purchase products online via a new storefront powered by ButcherBox. Now, Niman Ranch customers will be able to buy two meat bundles online featuring an assortment of chef-inspired meats with the ability to add on additional Niman Ranch products at checkout.

United Premium Foods Purchases Amboy Group Out of Bankruptcy

June 19, 2019 United Premium Foods

The Board of Directors of United Premium Foods (“UPF”), a private investment group based in N.J., today announced the company has purchased the Amboy Group, a provider of quality meat and food products, out of bankruptcy. In addition to UPF’s acquisition of Amboy, Amboy Woodbridge Realty, an entity affiliated with UPF, acquired the real property and cold storage business.