Awe Sum Organics Makes Key Hires to Support the Launch of Organic Avocados

September 28, 2022 Awe Sum Organics

Jared Bray, recently hired as a sales professional is looking to lead the company into the organic avocado space. Jenna Galise joined the team at the beginning of the year as Organic Fruit Sales & Marketing professional. 

Monterey Mushrooms Promotes Mike Stephan to Senior Director of Business Development

September 28, 2022 Monterey Mushrooms

Monterey Mushrooms has revealed the recent expansion of its executive team. As the company continues to grow, it has appointed Mike Stephan to Senior Director of Business Development, a role that spans the entire US sales team from California to Florida. 

VIDEO: Dark Side Equipment & ASTRA Inc. to Unveil Automated Peeler at IFPA Global Show in Orlando

September 28, 2022 Dark Side Equipment

Dark Side Equipment a leader in peeling and processing equipment is pleased to announce our NEWEST model to the ASTRA Inc platform the KA751PM automated peeler, affectionately known as the “Pineapplator”. We are excited to show case this amazing machine and others at the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral show in Orlando FL in October (ASTRA Inc-Booth 705 Hall-2).

Leading Wild Alaska Pollock Food Chain Partners to Share Insights on ‘State of Food’ at Upcoming Event

Leading national and regional Wild Alaska Pollock customers will join a panel focused on the evolving consumer, future for Wild Alaska Pollock and the current ‘state of food,’ the annual Wild Alaska Pollock meeting to be held on October 17, 2022, at the Westin Seattle, the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced today. Key decision-makers from Nordstrom, Gorton’s, Arby’s, Lil Woody’s and Trident will join a panel during the afternoon session of GAPP’s annual event, to be moderated by Seafood News editor and annual meeting master-of-ceremonies Amanda Buckle.

Maine’s Lobster Industry is Feeling the Pinch

September 27, 2022 Economist

businesses on what marine life to eat, placed the Atlantic lobster on its “avoid” list. According to Seafood Watch, the lines used in lobster fishing can entangle the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Outraged Maine lobstermen say they have not had an entanglement with a right whale in nearly two decades.