Pear Bureau Northwest Welcomes New Communications and Social Media Coordinator

April 25, 2024 Pear Bureau Northwest

Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce Jenna Tobin has joined the organization at Communications and Social Media Coordinator.

Brighter Bites Launches First Program Season at 12th Location In Las Cruces, New Mexico

April 25, 2024 Brighter Bites

“Brighter Bites has created an opportunity to support families in providing fresh fruits and vegetables for their homes. Every campus has seen a consistent turnout from families which has provided an opportunity to connect with all families in a new way,” said Naomi Chavez Lopez, Community School Manager at LCPS. “Brighter Bites has created an opportunity for schools to remove the stigma of receiving food and has focused on expanding palates for families with familiar and new produce.”

Continental Fresh Brings Water to the Mountain Top

April 25, 2024 Continental Fresh LLC

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, is once again inviting the fresh produce industry to join them on their annual trek to provide families in the Dominican Republic with access to clean water and sanitation.

Bucksport Salmon Farm Still isn’t Under Construction 5 Years After Approval

Unlike some other fish farm proposals that have come to Maine in recent years and gotten bogged down by legal and other challenges, the Bucksport project was unique in that it faced minimal opposition along the way.

Head of Seafood Processors’ Association Says He Faced Death Threats Over Crab Dispute

April 24, 2024 CBC-Radio Canada

Jeff Loder was at the center of the issue representing processors. He said some threats were defamatory, like ones that called him corrupt — but added others went further.