Skuna Bay Announces Exclusive Distributor Partner For Expansion Into Mid-Atlantic Region

Fulfilling its goal of bringing Vancouver Island Craft Raised Salmon to as many chefs as possible throughout the country, Skuna Bay Salmon has partnered with distributor Samuel’s & Son Seafood to expand into the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The salmon will be available to high-end restaurants in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Virginia beginning on August 6, 2012.

NFI Newsletter To Help Keep Foodservice Hooked On Seafood

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is working to keep the foodservice community “hooked” on seafood. As part of a new seasonal newsletter available for distribution through its members who work in the foodservice sector, Hooked will provide the latest information on seafood advice and new, healthful ways to use seafood on menus.

Harper Government Boosts Potato Industry

Potato producers received a boost today from the Harper Government, as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac) attended the Centennial celebrations at the Potato Research Centre and announced an investment for two innovative potato research projects.

US Senator Bennet Backs Rocky Ford Growers

Lower Arkansas Valley produce growers got a ringing endorsement Tuesday from U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet for their ongoing campaign to guarantee a safe harvest.

Dole & Texas Retailers Partner To Trial Banana Packaging System

Dole Food Co. Inc. is trying to eliminate the frustration of brown bananas through a new packaging system designed to control the ripening process, and shoppers in Amarillo will be among the first in the country to try it.