MyForest Foods Expands MyBacon Distribution to Massachusetts as it Scales Production with the Opening of New Vertical AirMycelium Farm

July 29, 2022 MyForest Foods

Since its inception in 1981, Berkshire Food Co-op has upheld its mission to provide sustainable food products and nourish communities in an environmentally sensitive manner, making them a natural mission-aligned partner for MyForest Foods to introduce its flagship product, My™Bacon, to a new region of consumers.

Ocean Choice Offers Update on Port aux Choix

July 28, 2022 Ocean Choice

“Ocean Choice is committed to our employees and operations in rural areas of the province, including Port aux Choix. When there is uncertainty surrounding the industry, we understand the stress and strain this causes families who rely on the fishery for their livelihoods and communities that depend on the fishery to drive their local economies.”

Proposed Bar Harbor Area Salmon Farm Drops Lawsuit, Plans to Reapply for State Permits

The company that wants to build a salmon farm in the Bar Harbor area dropped its lawsuit against the state Monday and plans to resubmit its application for approvals, a company spokesman said Tuesday.

USDA Proposes to Decrease Pork Checkoff Assessment Rate

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to decrease the current Pork Checkoff assessment rate of 0.40 percent (40 cents per $100) of the market value of all pigs sold in the United States to 0.35 percent. USDA is also proposing to decrease assessments on imported pork and pork products to ensure imported and domestic products receive equal treatment.

Planterra Foods’ Brand, OZO, hits a home run by becoming the official plant-based protein of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field

July 28, 2022 Planterra Foods

Innovative start-up, Planterra Foods, announced today an exclusive partnership between OZO and the Chicago Cubs, becoming the official plant-based protein of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field.