Salmon Start-Up LocalCoho Attracts New Strategic Investors; Raises Additional Funding

November 3, 2022 LocalCoho

LocalCoho, a land-based aquaculture start-up producing premium Coho salmon already being served at Nobu in New York and several other noted restaurants, has received significant new funding from two prominent seafood industry entrepreneurs, Rodger May and Per Heggelund.

Fortune Fish, Coastal Seafoods Celebrate ASC-Certified Seafood at Ghoulishly Great Minneapolis Gathering

Not to scare you, but last week Fortune Fish & Gourmet capped off National Seafood Month and kicked off Halloween by hosting 75+ influencers for a “Scary Good Certified Seafood Celebration” at its Coastal Seafoods retail store in Minneapolis.

Jennie-O Turkey Store Thanksgiving 1-800-TURKEYS Hotline Opens

November 3, 2022 Jennie-O Turkey Store

The makers of the JENNIE-O® turkey brand – the category leader of ground turkey products and a trusted brand for turkey products around the world – today announced the return of the JENNIE-O® 1-800-TURKEYS hotline on Nov. 1.

Perdue Farms Continues Support for National FFA Organization Blue Jacket Program

November 3, 2022 Perdue Farms

As part of a company commitment to inspire the next generation of farmers, Perdue Farms is continuing its support of the National FFA Organization’s Give the Gift of Blue Program with a $20,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. This donation is part of the company’s Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors® outreach focused on improving quality of life and building strong communities.

Impatiens Beacon: High Resistance to Downy Mildew

November 3, 2022 Pan American Seed

Pan American Seed introduces NEW 3-colour Beacon mixes named after well-known lighthouses in locations where Impatiens downy mildew has been a significant problem. These have been trialed and approved to grow well together and look vibrant in the shade, and they offer high resistance to the widely prevalent populations of Plasmopara destructor, the cause of Impatiens downy mildew. All three mixes are suitable for packs, pots, hanging baskets and in-ground beds.