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Shrimply Divine! Shrimp Nibblers and Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers Are Back at White Castle!

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White Castle Shrimp Nibblers and Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers are back! Hook, line and sink your teeth into the always anticipated, never around long enough shareable, bite-sized butterfly shrimp available now through March 31 at Castles everywhere (excluding Tempe and Orlando locations).

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White Castle Shrimp Nibblers and Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers are back!
  • White Castle's Shrimp Nibblers, available through 3/31, are coated in a well-seasoned batter and fried to a golden crisp.
  • The Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers, back this year after a triumphant launch in 2023, deliver a spicy and flavorful kick, perfectly mixed in the breading.
  • While the Shrimp Nibblers and Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers are available for a limited time only, Panko Fish Sliders are offered year-round in all Castles.

SeaShare Welcomes Hannah Lindoff as New Executive Director

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Monday, January 8, 2024

SeaShare , a leading non-profit organization helping the seafood industry donate to hunger-relief efforts in the United States, announced today the appointment of Hannah Lindoff as Executive Director, effective April 1.

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  • SeaShare , a leading non-profit organization helping the seafood industry donate to hunger-relief efforts in the United States, announced today the appointment of Hannah Lindoff as Executive Director, effective April 1.
  • Lindoff succeeds Jim Harmon, Executive Director, who will retire in August.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108800401/en/
    SeaShare Welcomes Hannah Lindoff as New Executive Director (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Lindoff is a long-time executive at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), a public-private economic development partnership between the state of Alaska and Alaska’s seafood industry.
  • “We are extremely happy to bring Hannah onboard to lead SeaShare in this next chapter.

Third-Party ASMI Study Concludes Phy Health Provides "Remarkably Similar" Results to 'Gold Standard' for Human Pose Estimation

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently published study in the Journal of Biomechanics shows that Phy Health, a B2B musculoskeletal health tech company, offers a promising new technology for measuring musculoskeletal (MSK) health.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently published study in the Journal of Biomechanics shows that Phy Health, a B2B musculoskeletal health tech company, offers a promising new technology for measuring musculoskeletal (MSK) health.
  • The study concluded that "The Phy Health image-based system provided remarkably similar results to the 'gold standard' 12-camera marker-based system.
  • This study demonstrates the ability of the Phy Health system to consistently and precisely capture human static pose estimation data for use in its musculoskeletal assessments.
  • Phy Health's musculoskeletal measurements offer a promising new way to objectively assess MSK health and support better diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

USDA and Cooperators Boost Reduction and Re-utilization of Food Loss and Waste in Asia

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The aim of this forum was to boost reduction of escalating FLW across the globe and potential re-utilization through innovative technologies.

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  • The aim of this forum was to boost reduction of escalating FLW across the globe and potential re-utilization through innovative technologies.
  • USDA's Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Guangzhou launched this forum and hopes to hold similar discussions in the future.
  • The last two presentations focused on food waste, where an average of 17% waste in total food supply chain was estimated to occur post-retail.
  • Recycling of nutrients from food waste from selected sources (i.e., food supermarkets) via industrialized husbandry of black soldier fly appears a more viable solution to food waste re-utilization  than general composting and direct animal feeding.

Holland America Line Heads to the Arctic Circle and Features Longer Cruises for Alaska 2024 Season

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is Alaska's statehood day, and to celebrate the region that is at the heart of summer cruising Holland America Line is sharing details of its 2024 Alaska season. The premium cruise line is debuting a new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys, enhancing its position as the leader in Alaska cruising.

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  • "With six ships serving Alaska and the only cruise line with owned land operations in Denali and the Yukon, no one does Alaska better than Holland America Line."
  • From April through September 2024, guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.
  • A new 28-day " Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice " cruise aboard Westerdam departs June 9 in time for the Summer Solstice.
  • The voyage sails roundtrip from Seattle to the Bering Sea and is a first-of-its-kind itinerary for Holland America Line.

Experts Share How to Make the Wild Choice as Consumers Are Hungry for Seafood Education

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

On behalf of the nations largest source of wild domestic seafood and in celebration of National Seafood Month, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) today unveils their latest efforts to help consumers Make the Wild Choice .

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  • On behalf of the nations largest source of wild domestic seafood and in celebration of National Seafood Month, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) today unveils their latest efforts to help consumers Make the Wild Choice .
  • Alaska Seafood Ambassadors will provide education, shopping tips and recipe inspiration via social media and at www.AlaskaSeafood.org .
  • The key is starting with high quality seafood, which is why I love working with wild Alaska seafood, says Chef Melissa King.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.

Growing Interest in Alaska 2023 as Holland America Line's 75th Anniversary Season in the Great Land Comes to an End

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Friday, October 7, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a full season of 107 cruises and Cruisetours aboard six ships, Holland America Line set sail from Alaska for the last time this year with Eurodam and Koningsdam completing a final port visit at Ketchikan yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 6, before ending at Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, respectively on Saturday.

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  • As summer Alaska cruise season ends, travelers showing greater interest in exploring Alaska by ship in 2023.
  • "As this successful season winds down, we're pleased to see growing interest in Alaska 2023," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • The 2022 Alaska season was Holland America Line's milestone 75th Anniversary exploring the Great Land, and the cruise line celebrated with a "Love Letters to Alaska" contest, new "Alaska Up Close" shipboard programming, a "We Love Alaska" marketing campaign, and two new partnerships that celebrate the brand's commitment to serving sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day "Great Alaska Explorer" cruise for two departures.

Alaska Seafood Partners with Chicory to Drive E-commerce Sales and Consumer Awareness

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicory, the leading contextual commerce advertising platform, today announced its partnership with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), an organization fostering the economic development of the Alaska seafood industry. The partnership seeks to drive consumer awareness and online sales of wild Alaska seafood using Chicory's full suite of in-recipe commerce solutions.

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  • The partnership seeks to drive consumer awareness and online sales of wild Alaska seafood using Chicory's full suite of in-recipe commerce solutions.
  • "We're on a mission to help home cooks easily prepare delicious, wild Alaska seafood," said ASMI Domestic Marketing Director Megan Rider.
  • Together, through our recently launched Seafood Recipe Finder and Chicory's extensive network, we're providing seamless shopping experiences and making Alaska seafood more accessible to the everyday consumer."
  • "In leveraging our full suite of solutions, the ASMI team is exceeding benchmarks, driving site engagement and bolstering the sales of Alaska seafood.

Holland America Becomes First and Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska Seafood by Responsible Fisheries Management

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood. RFM certified all six of the cruise line's ships that sail to Alaska following an independent audit.  

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  • Cruise line first and only to serve only fresh, certified sustainable Alaska seafood with traceable origins on all Alaska voyages
    SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
  • Holland America Line first and only cruise line to serve fresh, certified sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • "We applaud Holland America Line for its long-standing commitment to sustainable seafood and its hard work to become the first cruise line to offer RFM certified Alaska seafood," said Tomi Marsh, Alaska seafood harvester and CSC RFM board member.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.

Holland America Line Introduces New Chef Ethan Stowell Dishes to Dining Room Menu Showcasing Commitment to Wild, Sustainable Alaska Seafood

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SEATTLE , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press briefing and dinner event in Juneau, Alaska on July 6, Holland America Line debuted three new dishes from Culinary Council Member Chef Ethan Stowell that were developed in alliance with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). The evening inaugurated the partnership with a shared commitment to serving sustainably sourced Alaska seafood on all six of Holland America Line's ships that sail to the Great Land. This is the first formal relationship of its kind between ASMI and a major cruise line.  ASMI is a public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry established to foster economic development of the state's renewable natural resource.

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  • New menu items aboard Holland America Line cruise ships showcase commitment to wild, sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • The Alaska seafood industry's longstanding commitment to wild seafood is very much in line with our own sustainability efforts, as well as our responsibility to the planet and its people," said Rough of Holland America Line.
  • Chef Stowell's new creations will be featured in the Dining Room on all six Holland America Line ships cruising in Alaska this season.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.