Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya Meets with Gulf Coast Shrimp Industry

Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya of the Federal Trade Commission, along with attorney advisor Max Miller, met with members of the U.S. shrimp industry in Mississippi and Alabama this month to learn about the American shrimp market and hear about misleading marketing practices in the foodservice sector that have undermined the ability to sell domestic, wild-caught shrimp.

CULT Food Science Venture Arm Company Jellatech Included in New Bezos Earth Fund Research Centre at N.C. State

July 23, 2024 CULT Food Science

The Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, launched at N.C. State, is a major initiative funded by a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund. The center aims to create a biomanufacturing hub for environmentally friendly, healthy, tasty, and affordable dietary proteins. It will engage academic and industry partners to research, develop, and commercialize new technologies, train the emerging industry workforce, and understand consumer preferences for protein.

Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest in Verde Farms, Positioning Leader in Organic, Grass-Fed Beef for Accelerated Growth

July 23, 2024 Verde Farms

This strategic investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January 2020.

Tennessee Names New State Plant Pathologist

As the state’s plant pathologist, Liyanapathiranage is responsible for diagnosing plant diseases, identifying plant pests, educating plant inspectors and stakeholders about invasive pests, and collaborating with pathologists on existing and emerging pathogens of regional, national, and international significance.

That Flower Feeling: Join Us for an Instagram Live with J Schwanke

July 23, 2024 That Flower Feeling

Celebrate the beauty of flowers and learn from the best in the industry as That Flower Feeling is thrilled to announce an exclusive Instagram Live event with J Schwanke, The Flower Expert. Tune in on July 25th, 2024, at 6:30 PM EST to gain invaluable insights on how to keep your flowers fresh longer.