Processors Post $1.35 As Base Price For Sockeye

August 12, 2019 Sage Smiley, KDLG News

The following processors have posted a 2019 base price of $1.35 per pound for sockeye: Silver Bay, Icicle, Leader Creek, Alaska General Seafoods, Red Salmon (a subsidiary of North Pacific Seafoods), Peter Pan and Ocean Beauty.

Ban Lifted on Shellfish Harvesting Along New Hampshire Coastline, Harbor

August 12, 2019 Concord Monitor

New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services has lifted a ban on most shellfish harvesting along the state’s ocean coastline and Hampton-Seabrook Harbor after a drop in toxic algae bloom known as red tide.

UC Davis Study Shows Effects Of Climate Change On Oyster Farming

A four-year academic study funded by California Sea Grant and conducted by lead researcher Ted Grosholz of UC Davis found that oyster habitats in bays and estuaries along the California coast can be impacted by climate change.

Mushroom Growers Facing Rising Costs

U.S. mushroom growers are facing rising costs due to climate volatility, continued labor issues, changes in consumer preferences, transportation expenses, and more, just as the industry is preparing for its busy fall holiday season when mushroom demand increases 30%-40%, according to the American Mushroom Institute.

Always Fresh Farms and Giddings Fruit S.A. Partner

August 12, 2019 Always Fresh Farms

Always Fresh Farms,the respected Florida based grower and marketing company, and Giddings Fruit S.A., one of Latin America’s leading berry and cherry producer and exporters have announced a new, long term partnership to create an integrated 52-week supply proposition for the North American berry market.