State of Maine Suspends Some of Nordic’s Permits

The state issued a decision June 21 to suspend Nordic Aquafarms’ Site Location of Development Law and Natural Resources Protection Act permit and Air Emissions License for its proposed land-based fish farm to be located off of Route 1 and next to the Little River. The suspension does not apply to the company’s Maine Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.

North Country Smokehouse Wins 2023 sofi Award for New Product Category

June 23, 2023 North Country Smokehouse

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) awarded North Country Smokehouse the prestigious sofi ™ Award for the New Product category. The sofi ™ Awards, short for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation, recognizes creativity and culinary excellence within the specialty food industry.

Resumption of Activities at The Drummondville Bacon Factory: Olymel is Pleased with the End of the Strike and a Massive Vote in Favor of an Agreement

June 23, 2023 OLYMEL

Olymel management is delighted with the prospect of a resumption of operations at its bacon plant in Drummondville after a vote by the 427 unionized employees (CSN) of this establishment this afternoon in favor of a proposed settlement by the conciliator in the file, a settlement that had also received the approval of the employer party following a strike that had been going on since May 26.

Katie Tamony to Deliver Farwest Show Keynote Address

Katie Tamony, the chief marketing officer for Monrovia Nursery Company, will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Farwest Show, the biggest green industry trade show in the West. The show takes place this year from August 23–25, 2023 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. 

FloraLife Announces New Vibrant and Colorful Brand Identity

June 23, 2023 FloraLife

FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, and worldwide leader in providing solutions throughout the flower journey from farm to vase, has recently rebranded to update its logos, brand colors, messaging, marketing materials and packaging. The new, vibrant and colorful brand identity was developed in response to industry feedback to represent the global brand more accurately and to create consistency in the marketplace.