Minister Bibeau Announces $28M to Support Prince Edward Island Potato Producers Impacted by Trade Disruptions

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced $28 million in funding to support Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers affected by trade disruptions. The Government of Canada is taking a Team Canada approach and working collaboratively with the Province of PEI and industry to support potato growers and resume full market access for PEI fresh potatoes.

Forever Cheese Announces Next Phase of the Company

December 23, 2021 Forever Cheese

Forever Cheese, a leading specialty foods importer of cheese, nuts, cured meats, and other gourmet products, announced that it is moving into its next phase of growth by partnering with Tyler Hawes, Founder of Grand Ferry Capital. Tyler Hawes, a specialty food industry veteran will become the new CEO while Michele and Pierluigi will remain shareholders and in their current roles.

MamaMancini’s Announces Acquisition of Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers

December 23, 2021 MamaMancini’s

MamaMancini’s Holdings, Inc., a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated food products, today announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads, Inc. (“T&L”) and Olive Branch, LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about December 29, 2021, subject to closing conditions.

Blumar Welcomes New Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Rating For Chile’s Magallanes Region

December 23, 2021 BluGlacier

Blumar has welcomed the latest rating from Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch®, showing a positive progress to its “yellow list” as a good alternative for farmed Atlantic salmon from Chile’s Magallanes region. This is a major milestone, that will help differentiate the Magallanes origin, including Blumar´s Laguna Blanca brand, as these lists have a strong influence on hundreds of professional seafood buyers and thousands of consumers. 

Commissioner Nikki Fried and FDACS Announce Launch of Field Portion of Aquaculture Education Program

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture launched the field portion of its newest aquaculture education program. Students from the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten Coast deployed 10 oyster cages containing 21,000 oysters on a commercial aquaculture lease in the Apalachicola Bay.