From the CEO’s Desk: Produce’s Role in Plastic Prevention

April 25, 2022 Vanguard International

Over-scheduled and fast-moving day to day activities have led to a “grab and go” culture that prioritizes convenience, speed, and efficiency. But at what cost? With climate concerns becoming more front of mind and the list of cities banning single use plastics growing, what does a more sustainable future for produce packaging look like? 

Morey’s Seafood Shares Summer Recipes Ahead of Grilling Season

April 22, 2022 Morey’s Seafood

Morey’s Fine Fish & Seafood is offering its customers recipe ideas for those who are looking for healthier alternatives to eating out and grilling this summer.  Enjoy healthy protein alternatives to grilling burgers with their wild salmon (Steakhouse, Lemon Herb, and Seasoned Grill), wild cod, tilapia (Cajun style, seasoned grill) and wild mahi mahi.

Global Seafood Alliance’s GOAL 2022 to be Held at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle from Oct. 3 to 5

April 22, 2022 Global Seafood Alliance

The 21st edition of the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) signature event, GOAL: The Responsible Seafood Conference, will be held at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle from Oct. 3 to 6, the nonprofit organization announced on April 21.

UPSIDE Foods Raises a $400M Series C Round to Commercialize Cultivated Meat at Scale

April 22, 2022 UPSIDE Foods

UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats), the leading company in the cultivated meat, poultry, and seafood industry, has announced the close of a $400 million Series C funding round, the largest round in the industry to date. This new raise will help unlock the industry’s biggest opportunities around scale and places the company’s valuation at over $1 billion. Pending regulatory review, UPSIDE Foods plans to be available to consumers in the U.S. later this year.

Tyson Foods Begins Work On $3.5 Million Tennessee Childcare Center

Tyson Foods broke ground Wednesday (April 20) on a new $3.5 million childcare center at its Humboldt, Tenn., poultry processing plant. The Springdale-based meat giant said Tyson Tykes will be an early childhood learning center run by KinderCare and subsidized by the company to lower childcare costs for employees at that facility.