Month: November 2023

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Inaugural Expo Proves Fruitful for Buyers and Exhibitors

November 7, 2023 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is pleased to share the success of their inaugural expo, a recent enhancement to their well-known FPAA Convention, which just concluded its 54th consecutive year. Now known as the Southwest International Produce Expo, or SWIPE, the event, held at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort last week, attracted more than 500 attendees, buyers and exhibitors to Tucson, AZ. …

Pacifico Aquaculture Receives Significant Investment to Support Nursery Build-Out and Sustainable Aquaculture Expansion

November 6, 2023 Pacifico Aquaculture

Pacifico Aquaculture, a leader in sustainable aquaculture, announced today that it has received project financing from Equilibrium Capital (“Equilibrium”), in addition to a significant equity investment from a consortium led by Butterfly Equity (“Butterfly”) and a leading U.S. public pension fund. …

Stronger America Through Seafood Hosts Legislative Fly-In, Advocates for Expansion of Offshore Aquaculture on Capitol Hill

November 6, 2023 Stronger America Through Seafood  

Industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) is hosting a legislative fly-in starting today, Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8. Seafood industry representatives from across the country will meet with congressional offices in the U.S. House and Senate to raise awareness of and advocate for the expansion of the American fish farming industry through offshore aquaculture. …

Meijer Turkey Prices Help Families Combat Inflation, Celebrate Thanksgiving

November 6, 2023 Meijer

The Midwest retailer anticipates selling 1 million turkeys this holiday season, which is the equivalent of 520 truckloads. Customers can purchase Meijer brand frozen turkeys for only 59 cents per pound through Nov. 25, which is roughly the same cost Meijer offered its customers in the 1930s, said Josh Potts, Meijer Poultry Buyer. …

Think Turkey Launches First-Ever Wishbone Awards

November 6, 2023 Turkey Farmers of Canada

To kick-off the holiday season, Think Turkey is putting the spotlight on unsung holiday heroes with the launch of the first-ever Wishbone Awards. …