Month: August 2022

Amazing Apples in August: This Month Marks the Start of Minnesota Apple Season

August 26, 2022 Minnesota Grown

Minnesotans don’t have to wait until early fall for the crisp, juicy apples our state is known for growing. Early season apple varieties such as First Kiss®, SweeTango®, Zestar!® and RiverBelle are already available at orchards, grocery stores and farmers markets across Minnesota. These varieties are ripe for the picking up to four weeks sooner than Minnesota’s most famous apple, Honeycrisp, marking the first fresh, local apples since last year’s crop. …

NWAA Names Dr. Conrad VW Mahnken (1937-2021) as Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award; Announces Plans for “A More Lasting Tribute”

August 25, 2022 Northwest Aquaculture Alliance

In recognition of his significant contribution to the conservation and restoration of endangered salmon populations, as well as his efforts toward the responsible development of marine aquaculture regionally and globally, Dr. Conrad (Connie) VW Mahnken (1937-2021) has been selected as the winner of the Northwest Aquaculture Alliance’s (NWAA) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021-2022. …

Alaska Pollock Fleets of At-Sea Processors Association Achieve FISH Standard for Crew Certification

August 25, 2022 FISH Standard for Crew

FISH Standard for Crew Inc. is pleased to announce that fourteen catcher-processor vessels of the At-Sea Processors Association (APA) have been awarded FISH certification. The fleet is comprised of American flagged vessels operating in U.S. waters in the Alaska pollock and Pacific whiting fisheries.  …

Beef Showcased During 50th Running of The Falmouth Road Race in Cape Cod

August 25, 2022 Beef Checkoff Program

The Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), a subcontractor to the Beef Checkoff, ensured that beef’s taste, versatility, and nutrient profile was well-represented throughout the 50th running of the Asics Falmouth Road Race, thanks to a partnership between the national Beef Checkoff, the South Dakota Beef Industry Council and the Montana Beef Council. …

Brooklyn Cured Redesigns Sausage Line

August 25, 2022 Brooklyn Cured

Brooklyn Cured has redesigned its line of fully cooked sausages to match the innovative look of the new flavors the company launched earlier this year. The unique designs feature fonts, graphics, and colors that are reflective of each flavor, which is inspired by craft beverage design.  …