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.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is Accepting Proposals for GOMESA Project

Proposals, which are restricted to projects within Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, must meet one or more of the following criteria: projects and activities for the purposes of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses; mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife or natural resources; implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plan; mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through the funding of onshore infrastructure projects; and planning assistance and the administrative costs of compliance.

Wanda Fish Unveils its First Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Toro Sashimi

May 20, 2024 Wanda Fish

Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish, Ltd. unveils its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addresses the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish.

Family Owned & Operated-Swaggerty’s Farm Makes Plans to Expand

May 20, 2024 Swaggerty's Farm

The new, state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot addition will help increase daily efficiency and productivity, double output capacity, and help decrease labor hours. Plans are to start construction on the expansion by Summer 2024 and be complete by the end of 2025. The new building will feature the latest energy-efficient technologies, from lighting to panels with high thermal performance that are more durable, energy-efficient and installed smoothly for a quicker construction time. 

Steakholder Foods Signs Commercial Cooperation Agreement with Wyler Farm

May 20, 2024 Steakholder Foods

The agreement is strategic for both parties. While Steakholder Foods will contribute by bringing its unique expertise in producing Premix blends, along with valuable production knowledge, Wyler Farm brings its established brand and robust production and sales capabilities, which could be profitable for both parties.