FAI Academy Launches Free Online Course to Improve Tilapia Welfare and Sustainability

February 10, 2025 Global Seafood Alliance

“The course is specifically tailored for fish farmers, veterinarians and seafood supply chain professionals, providing practical insights into critical welfare areas,” said Dr. Sara Barrento, FAI’s e-learning and aquaculture program manager.

Nordic Aquafarms Abandons Plans for Belfast Fish Farm Amid Legal Challenges

February 10, 2025 Drew Peters, News Center Maine

Members of Upstream Watch said their research shows the fish farm would discharge alarming amounts of wastewater into Belfast Bay and have long-term negative impacts on the surrounding ecosystem. 

Stämm and SuperMeat Collaborate to Accelerate Cultivated Meat Biomanufacturing

February 10, 2025 SuperMeat

These developments are expected to result in a significant increase in product mass, enabling the production of cost-effective cultivated meat which closely mirrors conventional meat structure and flavor.

State Launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ Through Choose Iowa

February 10, 2025 Corridor Business Journal

This grant is part of Choose Iowa, the state’s branding program designed to identify and promote agricultural products grown, raised, or made in Iowa. The grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Balloon Exchange: New Turnkey Balloon Source Launches Operations

February 10, 2025 Balloon Exchange

Founded by a carefully assembled group of industry veterans, the goal was to fill an ever-growing need for a stable, full-service, U.S.-based balloon supplier to restore stability and confidence with buyers, distributors, decorators, planners and consumers.