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Minister of Transport announces new appointments at Marine Atlantic Inc.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Marine Atlantic Inc. is the federal crown corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional responsibility to support the freight and passenger ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Points: 
  • Marine Atlantic Inc. is the federal crown corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional responsibility to support the freight and passenger ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced two appointments to the Board of Directors of Marine Atlantic Inc. (effective September 25, 2023).
  • They were appointed following an open, transparent and merit-based Governor-in-Council selection process to contribute to Marine Atlantic Inc. in fulfilling their important mandate, connecting Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • I extend my best wishes to these individuals in their appointments as Directors at Marine Atlantic Inc.

Hiperbaric to Showcase HPP Technology at Inaugural Seafood Industry Innovation Summit

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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"HPP is an ideal technology for seafood processors looking to extend shelf life, ensure food safety, automate shucking operations, and develop value-add, clean-label seafood products that meet consumer demand for freshness and convenience."

Key Points: 
  • "HPP is an ideal technology for seafood processors looking to extend shelf life, ensure food safety, automate shucking operations, and develop value-add, clean-label seafood products that meet consumer demand for freshness and convenience."
  • As a summit sponsor, Hiperbaric will showcase its industry-leading HPP solutions for food safety and shucking automation through a plenary session, pilot plant demo, and new product development workshop.
  • "This technology has tremendous potential to drive innovation in our sector while supporting the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of Atlantic Canadian seafood."
  • Registration for the Seafood Innovation Summit includes free passes to the North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show, November 17 & 18 at Mary Brown's Centre, St. John's.

COMPX DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Dallas, Texas, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American:  CIX) announced today that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share on its class A common stock, payable on December 12, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023.

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  • Dallas, Texas, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American:  CIX) announced today that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share on its class A common stock, payable on December 12, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023.
  • CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components.

Smart Catch™ Program Joins Where Food Comes From, Expanding its Commitment to Sustainability

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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This transition to WFCF marks a significant milestone in the program's evolution, geared towards reinforcing transparency and sustainability in seafood supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • This transition to WFCF marks a significant milestone in the program's evolution, geared towards reinforcing transparency and sustainability in seafood supply chains.
  • We are committed to carrying the Smart Catch legacy forward and making a significant impact on seafood supply chains around the world."
  • "The transfer of the Smart Catch program to Where Food Comes From marks an exciting milestone in our journey.
  • We're proud to see Smart Catch continue to flourish under the stewardship of an organization committed to sustainable food sourcing.

Fisheries Supply Grows Revenue and Improves the Customer Experience with New Product Discovery Solution from Constructor

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisheries Supply, the largest distributor of marine products in the Pacific Northwest, is improving the digital customer experience thanks to a partnership with ecommerce product discovery platform Constructor. The partnership has been a win-win for both Fisheries Supply's customers and the business itself: making it easier for buyers to quickly find what they need on fisheriessupply.com, while also yielding a 15% increase in revenue per user.

Key Points: 
  • Fisheries Supply serves wholesale and retail customers — spanning boat yards, builders, commercial fisherman, recreational boaters and other marine customers across the world.
  • "We wanted a solution that was API-driven — able to easily connect with our homegrown ecommerce platform — and powered by AI," said Kyle Sutter, vice president of technology, Fisheries Supply.
  • Fisheries Supply selected Constructor's AI-based platform to transform product search and discovery across its ecommerce site.
  • With its new approach to product discovery, Fisheries Supply has seen results including:
    "Forward-looking businesses like Fisheries Supply are tapping AI to drive measurable improvements to the customer experience," said Courtney Austermehle, chief marketing officer, Constructor.

$5.2 million settlement reached in Canadian farmed Atlantic Salmon class actions

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Settlement Class Member is defined as all persons in Canada who purchased farmed Atlantic Salmon and products containing or derived from farmed Atlantic salmon purchased or sold in Canada from April 10, 2013 to October 6, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Settlement Class Member is defined as all persons in Canada who purchased farmed Atlantic Salmon and products containing or derived from farmed Atlantic salmon purchased or sold in Canada from April 10, 2013 to October 6, 2023.
  • If Settlement Class Members wish to participate in the class action and settlement, they are not required to do anything until after the Settlement is approved.
  • Settlement Class Members can also object to the proposed Settlement and attend the Settlement Approval Hearing to present that objection.
  • Settlement Class Members who wish to object to the proposed Settlement must submit their objections in writing to Class Counsel by November 20, 2023.

Highlights - Public hearing: Decarbonising EU fisheries and aquaculture - Committee on Fisheries

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Public hearing: Decarbonising EU fisheries and aquaculture

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  • Public hearing: Decarbonising EU fisheries and aquaculture
    25-10-2023 - 16:21
    On Tuesday, 24 October 2023, the Committee on Fisheries held a public hearing entitled "Decarbonisation of fisheries and aquaculture".
  • The objective of this hearing is to listen to various stakeholders on the way to overcome existing regulatory and technical obstacles to provide attractive operational solutions to the fisheries sector, while supporting the transition towards decarbonisation.
  • The Commission recently published a 'fisheries and oceans' package, which includes an action plan on decarbonising EU fisheries and aquaculture, presented to PECH Committee on 1 March and 26 April.
  • On 16 June the Commission launched an energy transition partnership for EU fisheries and aquaculture (ETP) involving stakeholders (industry, shipbuilders, ports, energy providers, research centres, governmental authorities, national institutions, non-governmental organisations and the general public).

Food Banks Across Canada Experience Overwhelming Demand with Almost Two Million Visits in One Month

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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With food banks across Canada in crisis mode, as demand reaches new all-time highs, we must ask: when is it enough before we act?"

Key Points: 
  • With food banks across Canada in crisis mode, as demand reaches new all-time highs, we must ask: when is it enough before we act?"
  • The milestone report – the only research study encompassing the country's 4,750+ food banks and community organizations – shows the devastating impact of rapid inflation and inadequate social supports on poverty, food insecurity and hunger in Canada.
  • The top reasons people accessed a food bank this year were food costs, housing costs, low wages or not enough hours of work.
  • As low-income workers flood food banks, Canada needs new policies that guarantee those who work will always have enough money to put food on the table.

Vista Outdoor Announces CFO for Revelyst

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, this week announced that Andy Keegan, currently Vice President and interim Chief Financial Officer of Vista Outdoor, will serve as CFO of Revelyst following Vista Outdoor’s planned separation of its Outdoor Products segment into a standalone public company .

Key Points: 
  • Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, this week announced that Andy Keegan, currently Vice President and interim Chief Financial Officer of Vista Outdoor, will serve as CFO of Revelyst following Vista Outdoor’s planned separation of its Outdoor Products segment into a standalone public company .
  • Keegan will continue to serve as Vice President and interim CFO of Vista Outdoor until completion of the separation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019555855/en/
    Andy Keegan, currently Vice President and interim CFO for Vista Outdoor, will serve as CFO of Revelyst following the planned separation of the company’s Outdoor Products segment.
  • From Vista Outdoor to Revelyst, our goal has been, continues to be and will remain the same: Ensure the company is well positioned to deliver sustainable and profitable growth to shareholders.”

Yamaha Rightwaters Lends Support to Tennessee Wildlife Federation Water Conservation Policy Efforts

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) by donating $10,000 toward ensuring Tennessee’s abundant water resources flourish through conservation policy efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) by donating $10,000 toward ensuring Tennessee’s abundant water resources flourish through conservation policy efforts.
  • TWF is a consistent advocate for science-based, common-sense policy solutions to problems facing our wildlife, nature and water.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019324985/en/
    “Water is one of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s biggest priorities when it comes to our advocacy work,” said Horace Tipton, director of conservation policy, Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
  • “Yamaha Rightwaters is dedicated to promoting clean water through various conservation efforts,” said Joshua Grier, Manager, Sustainability, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.