seafood

November 19, 2025

Midland Co. Announces Expansion into Fareway Stores and Major Growth of Its Family-Farm Network

AMES, Iowa — Midland Co., an emerging leader in land-based shrimp production technology, today announced two major milestones: the launch of its shrimp products in all Fareway Meat Markets and select Fareway grocery stores, and the expansion of its network of independent farms across Iowa and the Midwest….

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September 20, 2022

Superior Fresh, America’s first land-based Atlantic salmon farm, introduces three frozen options in celebration of Seafood Month in October

HIXTON, Wis. — Superior Fresh, America’s first land-based Atlantic salmon farm, is pleased to announce three new, coast-to-coast ways to enjoy their heart-smart Atlantic salmon. Retail-ready frozen premium fillets, burgers, and dips are now available nationwide at select retailers and online….

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November 18, 2021

AJ’s Feeds the Community this Thanksgiving 2021

DESTIN, Fla. — For the sixth year, AJ’s on the Bayou, will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Last year, the waterfront restaurant served close to 1,000 meals. “We open up our doors to everyone, to ensure that no one is alone or hungry for the holiday,” says Keith Waters, Director of Operations for AJ’s….

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August 17, 2021

Midland Co., Iowa Shrimp Production Update

STORY CITY, Iowa — Located in the heart of the Midwest, Midland Co. continues to stock shrimp in the production facility in preparation for regular monthly production. Midland Co.’s mission is to raise sustainable, ethical, and delicious seafood….

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June 25, 2021

AJ’s on the Bayou to Host Free Firework Show at Stars and Stripes Celebration

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The folks at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar know that there’s no better way to kick off the summer than with a live firework show along Florida’s Emerald Coast. That’s why it’s excited to host a free firework show at AJ’s on the Bayou, one of its four popular locations….

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May 14, 2021

Owner of AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Ranked as one of the Country’s Most Influential Restaurant Executives

DESTIN, Fla. — In 2020, readers of “Nation’s Restaurant News” had a chance to weigh in on who they considered leaders in the restaurant industry. The people have spoken and Florida’s own Alan Laird, owner of AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, ranked number 37 out of 500 submissions in the category for “Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country” on its “Power List 2020.”…

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September 22, 2020

Midland Co. Launches Modern Production Facility in Story City Bringing Fresh Local Shrimp to the Midwest

STORY CITY, Iowa — Located in the heart of the Midwest, Midland Co. (formerly known as Kimle Aquaculture) announced the launch of an innovative land-based shrimp production facility in Story City, Iowa. Midland Co.’s mission is to raise sustainable, ethical, and delicious seafood….

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