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Stryve Foods is on a mission to expand the meat snack market. The company offers treats made from beef #Biltong —that is, air-dried meat that is packed with protein but lacking in nitrates, sugar, and preservatives. A centuries-old favorite in South Africa, beef Biltong is not yet well-known in the United States, a situation the company is striving to remedy via a lineup of #nutritious treats in a variety of flavors and formats. “Our #snack is 100 percent natural and air dried… We naturally allow the moisture to go out of the meat and what you’re left with is pure lean and clean protein,” says Chris Boever, Chief Executive Officer of the Frisco, Texas-based firm. Beef is misted in vinegar and then seasoned with dry rubs consisting of spices and other natural flavoring. The seasoned meat is not cooked but dried instead in a climate-controlled room at the company’s 50,000-square-foot, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified processing plant in Madill, Oklahoma. Once properly dried, the meat is cut into slabs, slices, or sticks and packaged in foil pouch bags. The #beef is obtained from farms based around the plant and elsewhere. Stryve offers three main brands: Stryve, Vacadillos, and Kalahari Snacks. Stryve—the company’s flagship brand—comes in original, hickory, and pepper flavors, among others. The Vacadillos brand features a Latin American influence as South and Central America have their own version of air-dried beef, called Carne Seca. Vacadillos snacks have a slightly higher fat content to enhance flavor and come in chipotle honey and habanero varieties. Kalahari Snacks are primarily sold in #natural food channels. Find the full article written by Nate Hendley; content developed by Raj Singh

"As the biggest supplier of tactical boots to the United States Department of Defense (DOD), other militaries, and first responders around the globe, Original Footwear Company. is the choice when it comes to building the purpose-specific shoes needed by armed forces and lifesavers to help protect their physical health and comfort on the job. Tactical boots have never been this advanced." Find the full article by Pauline Müller; deesigned by Isaac McWhinnie in our latest edition! #military #tacticalboots #firstresponders #footwear

𝗙𝘂𝗷𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 $𝟭.𝟮𝗕 𝗶𝗻 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 A $1.2 billion investment by FUJIFILM Corporation to expand its FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina will make it one of the largest cell culture biopharmaceutical contract development and #manufacturing organization (CDMO) facilities in North America. The company previously announced plans to invest $2 billion in the facility in March 2021. The investment is likely to accelerate the growth of Fujifilm’s #biopharmaceutical CDMO business, particularly its large-scale production capacity. According to the company, the facility will see the addition of eight 20,000-liter mammalian cell culture bioreactors by 2028, in addition to the eight planned 20,000-liter cells for bulk drug substances that were part of the initial investment. When the #facility is complete, it will not only be one of the largest of its kind in North America; it will offer flexibility that will enable the company to expand to accommodate new projects with additional #bioreactors. The operation will offset its energy needs by using renewable landfill gas, onsite #solar, and other sustainable solar energy via a virtual power purchase agreement. The expansion will see an additional 680 jobs created by 2031.

Atlantic Canada cruising into another prosperous season On the heels of a record-breaking 2023 cruise season, the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) Cruise Atlantic Canada is diligently preparing to reach even greater heights in 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome over 600 cruise ship calls to Atlantic Canada this year,” said Sarah Rumley, ACCA Executive Director. “Visitors are drawn to our region for its unique culture, hospitable nature and breathtaking landscapes. It is through embracing these differences that ACCA has successfully positioned Atlantic Canada as a premier cruise destination. With a forecasted growth of 10% in cruise passenger visits for the upcoming season, we are optimistic that the cruise industry will continue to flourish well into the future.” On April 6, the Atlantic Canada cruise season will begin when the MSC Poesia calls the Port of Halifax. Cruise Atlantic Canada is delighted to welcome a diverse array of cruise lines representing contemporary, premium, luxury, and expedition brands to the region. Further amplifying the appeal of cruising in Atlantic Canada, several vessels will make their maiden voyage in port this year: • The Port of Halifax / Port d'Halifax is gearing up for 204 calls, including 12 vessels making their inaugural visit, an uptick in overnight stays, and a 35.7% increase in calls during June, July and August. • The Port of Sydney Development Corporation will look to break records in back-to-back years, with 119 calls anticipated for 2024, including seven ships making their inaugural visit and a 17% increase in calls during the summer months. • On Prince Edward Island, Port Charlottetown is forecasting 96 calls to welcome over 166,000 passengers. Their season will feature five inaugural calls, 18 double-ship days, three triple-ship days, and a remarkable four-ship day scheduled for October 1. • In New Brunswick, Port Saint John is poised to welcome over 170,000 guests across 75 calls. This includes 10 vessels making their inaugural visit and 11 vessels making overnight calls in the city. • Following its record-breaking 2023, the Port of Corner Brook is set to welcome 37 ships, including 10 inaugural calls and 57,000 passengers. • The niche ports of Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia continue to be popular among the growing luxury and expedition markets this year.

Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive), a premier global advanced materials company with a legacy dating back to the 1940s, has a unique brand, culture, and position in the silicones and specialty products industry. So unique, in fact, that today, Momentive may be one of the only remaining pure silicones companies in the world, according to Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Thanos Yiagopoulos.  The core of Momentive’s identity is creating materials that are game-changing for the final applications they are used in. This philosophy is filtered through the lens of sustainability, and the company’s processes involve helping its customers develop solutions and drive a more sustainable world by doing so. Find the full article written by William Young; content developed by Steve Finn in our latest edition! https://lnkd.in/eh9G-5ga #sustainability #silicone #supplychain #solutions #advancedmaterials

Hot🔥Off the Press!🗞 A&H Article Release! We are excited to share another amazing article from Construction in Focus Magazine featuring our growth and success at A&H and highlighting our Rental equipment program. We appreciate all the incredible support from Wendy and her team and look forward to working with them again in the future! Check it Out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eik2Vi_7

I did a deep-dive into our archives today and discovered that we first worked with A&H Equipment Co back in 2017 (two years before my time). Since then, I have personally worked with them for another three articles. Each time, the A&H team is professional, courteous, and always striving to improve their services for their clients and relationships with their vendors. Long-term, repeat clients are a joy to work with, particularly in an industry where we typically work with people for just a few weeks at a time. So ... I'm also thrilled (and feeling slightly shy😊) to share the following testimonial: “A&H is proud to have another phenomenal article referencing our continued growth and success in the industry and highlighting our Rental program! Working with Wendy and the entire team is always an amazing experience. From the preliminary discussions, to the interview, and the final design, it is always well organized and very professional! We are always thrilled to highlight and showcase these articles. Thank you so much for all you do and making the process simple and precise. We look forward to another feature in the future!”  Melissa Weber, A&H Equipment Co. – Marketing Manager.   Thank you Melissa! I'm very happy we get to work together. And, now I owe you a 2017 brochure. 😉 For those who'd like to read this year's article discussing A&H's equipment rental division, here is the link: https://lnkd.in/ehvTKFR7 #rentals #environmentalequipment #municipalequipment #streetsweepers #sewercleaners #snowremoval #kudos #testimonial #b2bcontent #archives #fmgpublishing

How feasible is an arctic trade route? How soon could an arctic marine trade route open up? What impact could this have? Allison Dempsey looks into these questions in this month's cover story "To Make a Northwest Passage - Melting Arctic Ice Forges New Trade Routes". #northwestpassage #marinetrade #climatechange #supplychain #globalwarming

Business in Focus May edition is out now! This month's cover story "To Make a Northwest Passage" by Allison Dempsey takes a look at the the eventuality of northern waters opening up to allow a direct trade route between North American, Europe and Asia "...It is estimated that by 2035, sections of the Arctic may experience summertime conditions. This development in turn will provide opportunities for commercial shipping to operate in these seas and reduce passage times between the United States, Europe, and Asia..." Our cover mentions this issue are Stryve Foods; City of Auburn, AL; and Original Footwear Company. Thank you to everyone who participated in make a great edition! Find these article and more in our digital magazine. https://lnkd.in/d-txmPbZ #businessnews #economicdevelopment #supplychain #northwestpassage