Seafood

Steakholder Foods Brings Sustainable Innovation to the U.S. with 3D-Printed Plant-Based Delicacies

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Health, Meat, Food technology, Red meat, FPL, 3D, Food, Seafood, DLS, Food safety, FSMA

REHOVOT, Israel, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), is excited to announce its innovative SHMeat and SHFish blends, designed for 3D-printing exquisite plant-based fish and steak alternatives.

Key Points: 
  • Fused Paste Layering (FPL): Used for meat production, ensuring that the fibrous texture of meat is accurately replicated in the plant-based products.
  • As Steakholder Foods makes its mark in the U.S. market, we are actively seeking partnerships with like-minded companies and producers.
  • Together, we can lead the charge in the food industry's evolution, offering consumers innovative, sustainable, and ethical food choices.
  • Our advanced 3D printing technologies are not just a testament to innovation but also a commitment to sustainability and health.

Aquamar® Names Industry Veteran Guy Lott to Senior Leadership Team

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Bass, Pressure, Seafood, Restaurant, Aquaculture, Operation

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seafood industry sales veteran Guy Lott has been named Vice President of Sales for Aquamar®, a leader in surimi and convenience seafood products, including its newly created ready-to-eat seafood line. Lott's seafood industry experience across sales, processing, and distribution as well as his relationships within top multi-unit restaurant concepts, fine dining leaders and major retailers, accelerates Aquamar's go-to-market strategy currently underway.

Key Points: 
  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seafood industry sales veteran Guy Lott has been named Vice President of Sales for Aquamar®, a leader in surimi and convenience seafood products, including its newly created ready-to-eat seafood line.
  • The addition of Lott rounds out the leadership team, advancing Aquamar's goal of being an industry leader in seafood innovation in the retail and foodservice markets.
  • Lott joins CEO Daryl Gormley, CFO Eric Wills, Operations VP Sam Metri, and QA Director Ila Dabo.
  • In his most recent position, Lott served as Chief Commercial Officer at Forever Oceans, the world's most sustainable offshore aquaculture company.

The Marine Stewardship Council and Ben & Jerry's Form Unlikely Partnership to Raise Awareness for Sustainable Seafood with April Fool's Surprise

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Health, Attention, Organization, Environment, Bluefish, Social media, News, Ben, Seafood, MSC, Family, Marine Stewardship Council, Ben & Jerry's, Fishing

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Ben & Jerry's joined forces this year with a social media surprise - just in time for April Fools' Day and the first day of Earth Month. Ben & Jerry's 1.5 million Instagram and 400.7 thousand TikTok followers were treated to the news that the fudge fish in the popular Ben & Jerry's Phish Food ice cream was "o-fish-ally MSC certified sustainable", complete with the MSC Blue Fish stamp of approval. The digital joke aimed to bring attention and awareness to the MSC's mission to end overfishing and ensure wild seafood is fished sustainably. Both organizations participated in online commentary to discuss sustainable fishing and ultimately recognize the April Fools stunt.

Key Points: 
  • The digital joke aimed to bring attention and awareness to the MSC's mission to end overfishing and ensure wild seafood is fished sustainably.
  • Both organizations participated in online commentary to discuss sustainable fishing and ultimately recognize the April Fools stunt.
  • Ben & Jerry's is founded on principles of sustainability, and a long-standing belief that business can be a force for good," said Chris Miller, Ben & Jerry's Social Mission Director.
  • During Earth Month 2024, MSC is taking even more steps to raise awareness for sustainable seafood with their I Choose Blue for a Healthier Planet campaign.

Keegan McGregor takes honourable title of Diageo WORLD CLASS Canada Bartender 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Diageo, Love, Letter, Knowledge, Highwayman, Hospitality, Seafood, Sea, Creativity, National Reserve, Ketel, Talisker

Yesterday, in Halifax Nova Scotia, WORLD CLASS CANADA crowned Keegan McGregor as the WORLD CLASS Canada Bartender of the Year 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday, in Halifax Nova Scotia, WORLD CLASS CANADA crowned Keegan McGregor as the WORLD CLASS Canada Bartender of the Year 2024.
  • "This has truly been a deadly week and I am deeply humbled and honoured to take home the title of WORLD CLASS Canada Bartender of 2024," said Keegan McGregor, the 2024 winner.
  • Diageo's WORLD CLASS challenges are crafted to showcase the five key characteristics it takes to be a WORLD CLASS bartender: hosting, craft, flavour analysis, knowledge, and WORLD CLASS advocacy.
  • When experimenting with your own mixology skills or enjoying award-winning cocktails from your favourite local bartender, WORLD CLASS CANADA reminds you to drink responsibly.

Wild Tide Seafoods Delivers from the Harbor to Your Home

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Eating, GiftCards.com, Salmon, The Washington Post, Black cod, Knowledge, Seafood, Supermarket, FedEx, Restaurant, SkyMall, Shellfish, Snow, Aquaculture

In 2023, Chris and Jay launched Wild Tide Seafoods, a small family business in the USA.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Chris and Jay launched Wild Tide Seafoods, a small family business in the USA.
  • Wild Tide Seafoods ships high-quality fish and shellfish globally to customers' homes with FedEx.
  • Wild Tide Seafoods wants to teach people about seafood, help commercial fishermen, and encourage sustainable fishing for the future.
  • Wild Tide Seafoods also looks to educate consumers on the benefit of freshly caught frozen seafood.

Government of Canada to adjust temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Food industry, TFW, Government, Employment, Agriculture, Patient, Policy, Nursing, Languages of Ethiopia, Seafood, Citizenship, Refugee, LMIA, NAICS, Foodservice

With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.

Key Points: 
  • With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.
  • Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced that some time-limited measures under the TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map will not be renewed and will end, earlier than planned, this spring.
  • All employers identified in the 2022 Workforce Solutions Road Map will have a reduction from 30% to 20% of their total workforce that can come in through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, under the low wage stream, with an exception for the construction and health care sectors.
  • –  The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is designed to be responsive to changes in the labour market.

Zaxby's ventures to the sea with new Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Garlic, Buttermilk, Seafood, QR, Texas toast, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Chicken, FREE, Zaxby's, Fast food

ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's®, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer (LTO) for guests to enjoy. After 30+ years of perfecting chicken, featuring seafood on its menu is a first for the Georgia-based brand. The crispy butterflied shrimp are breaded with garlic and onion powder, seasoned with pepper and buttermilk, and fried to golden perfection. The new Southern Fried Shrimp are served with zesty Zaxtail Sauce, a blend of the brand's iconic Zax Sauce® and cocktail sauce with notes of horseradish. Woo! Saucy!

Key Points: 
  • The new Southern Fried Shrimp are served with zesty Zaxtail Sauce, a blend of the brand's iconic Zax Sauce® and cocktail sauce with notes of horseradish.
  • "Our new Southern Fried Shrimp delivers the premium quality our Zax fans expect—generously seasoned and fried to crispy golden perfection, paired with the zesty kick of Zaxtail Sauce.
  • Zaxby's Southern Fried Shrimp Meal features eight crispy butterflied shrimp, served with Zaxtail Sauce, Texas Toast, Crinkle Fries, and a small drink.
  • Brand fans can also enjoy a side of four Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce for just $3, which can be added to any meal.

Cermaq Extends Collaboration with Cognizant to Further Enhance Operational Efficiencies

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Cloud, Health, Partnership, Cognizant, AI, Seafood, RFP, Behavior, CTSH, Aquaculture, Gen

TEANECK, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has today announced its renewed collaboration with Cermaq Group AS, a leading global salmon producer driving the transition of systems towards healthier and more climate-friendly foods. The renewal comes after an existing ten-year relationship between the two companies which has enabled Cognizant to reliably act as a strategic ally on Cermaq's path towards digital modernization. The collaboration will cover both the Norwegian and Canadian entities for Cermaq.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will cover both the Norwegian and Canadian entities for Cermaq.
  • Davor Crnoja, Head of Global IT at Cermaq Group AS, said: "We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Cognizant, our trusted partner for the past decade.
  • Through our collaboration with Cermaq we look forward to evolving our expertise in the Nordic Aquaculture and Seafood industry."
  • In order to further support ocean health, Cognizant launched its business unit Cognizant Ocean in 2023.

Cermaq Extends Collaboration with Cognizant to Further Enhance Operational Efficiencies

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Cloud, Health, Partnership, Cognizant, AI, Seafood, RFP, Behavior, CTSH, Aquaculture, Gen

TEANECK, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has today announced its renewed collaboration with Cermaq Group AS, a leading global salmon producer driving the transition of systems towards healthier and more climate-friendly foods. The renewal comes after an existing ten-year relationship between the two companies which has enabled Cognizant to reliably act as a strategic ally on Cermaq's path towards digital modernization. The collaboration will cover both the Norwegian and Canadian entities for Cermaq.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will cover both the Norwegian and Canadian entities for Cermaq.
  • Davor Crnoja, Head of Global IT at Cermaq Group AS, said: "We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Cognizant, our trusted partner for the past decade.
  • Through our collaboration with Cermaq we look forward to evolving our expertise in the Nordic Aquaculture and Seafood industry."
  • In order to further support ocean health, Cognizant launched its business unit Cognizant Ocean in 2023.

Promoting Atlantic Canada-U.S. collaboration during New England visit

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Government, Organization, NBRC, Partnership, Economic development, Table, Biofuel, Seafood, Wind, ACOA, Canadian Pavilion, Farmer, GDP, SMR, REGI, Food safety, Aquaculture

While at SENA, she met with Atlantic Canadian businesses to take stock of Atlantic Canada's competitive advantage in the global fish and seafood industry.

Key Points: 
  • While at SENA, she met with Atlantic Canadian businesses to take stock of Atlantic Canada's competitive advantage in the global fish and seafood industry.
  • This collaboration is an avenue to deepen the long-standing ties between Atlantic Canada and New England.
  • "From world-class fish and seafood exports to renewable energy, Atlantic Canada and New England have shared a close bond for generations.
  • Atlantic Canadian provinces have a long history of collaboration with their American neighbours on energy trade and as a trusted supplier of renewable energy.