IFPA Merchant Innovation Awards: Recognize Retail Leaders Driving Consumption

 International Fresh Produce Association seeks nominations for its Retail Merchant Innovation Awards, a program recognizing and celebrating retail leaders who demonstrate passion and purpose through innovative strategies to drive produce consumption.  Nominations are open to retail vice presidents, directors or sales managers of produce, or equivalent titles. 

Local Bounti to Mark Opening of New High-Tech Controlled Environment Agriculture Facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

May 24, 2024 Local Bounti

Local Bounti Corporation, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company, announced it will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm local time to mark the official opening of its latest state-of-the-art controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Members of the Company’s management team will be joined by industry leaders, local officials, and members of the community at this invitation-only event.

SEPC Announces 2024 Member Scholarship Recipients

The Southeast Produce Council is pleased to announce this year’s SEPC Member Scholarship recipients. They are proud to award 38 scholarships ($57,000) in 2024 thanks to the dedication of their members.

High Liner Foods Invests $10M in Andfjord Salmon

High Liner Foods Incorporated announced it has committed to make a US$10.0 million investment in Andfjord Salmon Group AS (“Andfjord”), a market leader in sustainable and fish-friendly salmon aquaculture, located on the island of Andøya in the Arctic archipelago of Vesterålen, Norway.

Legal Sea Foods Unveils Limited Time Menu Featuring First Catch of Wild Copper River Salmon

May 23, 2024 North Coast Seafoods

To celebrate the arrival of this coveted catch, Legal Sea Foods head of culinary Brian Doyle is preparing a special menu that highlights the unique, full-bodied flavor of wild-caught Copper River King Salmon.