Turning an Ocean Menace Into a Meal

January 23, 2020 CBS News

Off the Northern California coast, there is a crisis beneath the waves. The kelp forest – seaweed that provided habitat and food for much of life in the ocean – is gone, wiped out by an exploding population of purple sea urchins.

Mariculture a Growing Opportunity for Alaska Industry

Mariculture is a developing industry that provides multiple benefits to the people of Alaska: economic, environmental, and cultural. In Alaska, the term mariculture specifically refers to enhancement, restoration and farming of shellfish and seaweed.

Bettcher Industries Signs Distribution Agreement with Borncut

January 23, 2020 Bettcher Industries

Bettcher Industries, Inc. announces that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Borncut A/S covering the company’s precision portion cutting equipment sold into the North American market.

Western’s Smokehouse Acquires Thrushwood Farms

January 23, 2020 Register Mail

Western’s Smokehouse, a leading manufacturer of premium crafted meat snacks based in Greentop, Missouri, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thrushwood Farms of Galesburg.

With Breakthrough $ 161M Series B Funding Round, Leading Cell-Based Meat Company Memphis Meats Aims to Bring Products to Consumers For the First Time

January 23, 2020 Memphis Meats

The leading cell-based meat, poultry and seafood company Memphis Meats has announced the close of a $161 million funding round. This breakthrough round marks the largest funding moment in the history of the cell-based meat industry, and will enable Memphis Meats to reach a historic milestone of bringing its products to consumers. In total, the company has raised more than $180 million.