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Atlantic Sea Farms, of Biddeford, and Portland-based Allagash Brewing Co., on the Fast Company list of 144 brands that matter, were also listed among 18 community-minded brands.
The company will have 20 retail locations in the U.S., Singapore and Japan after it opens its latest lobster "shack" this winter.
Don Perkins, who is president and CEO of GMRI and has been there 28 years, said he hopes to work alongside the new leader before retiring late next year. A search for his successor is underway.
The Institute for Family-Owned Business honored a range of businesses. Winners included Kennebec Cabin Co. of Manchester, whose owners achieved worldwide fame from the "Maine Cabin Masters" reality show.
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine 2nd District, plan to introduce a bill that will halt federal funding to California's Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Introducing Katie Doherty, Allison Economy, Amberlynn Esperanza, Ryan M. Fecteau, Daniel Finnemore, Peter Handy, Katie Hill and Michael-Corey F. Hinton.
An accelerated timeline with a 90% risk reduction target will wipe out the fishery, fishermen said. “There’s only so many greeters at Walmart,” said one industry leader.
Sara Rademaker, president of American Unagi, oversaw the creation of a 27,000-square-foot aquaculture farm in Waldoboro.
Peter handy, president and CEO of Bristol Seafood, became the first Fair Trade Certified seafood company in the U.S.
The nonprofit works on challenges related to the fisheries, climate change, gentrification and ecosystem-based management.
Scallop collaborations, lumpfish breeding, amberjack feed and overall industry needs are targeted for investment to grow the sector in Maine.
Companies including Bite into Maine and Luke's Lobster saw strong sales on National Lobster Day this past Sunday.
Bids submitted earlier this year came in significantly over budget. The select board noted the state has the resources to get the project done.
Recipients will receive $40,000 to support innovations lowering carbon footprints within the seafood industry and/or increasing leadership of underrepresented groups.
“There has never been a known right whale mortality associated with Maine lobster gear,” said one industry leader.
The study shows the supply chain starts with a product that’s more carbon-friendly than land-based proteins.