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

AMES, Iowa, Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.

Midland Co. Shrimp now on Fareway Shelves
Image caption: Midland Co. Shrimp now on Fareway Shelves.

Founded in 2018 by Jackson Kimle and Matthew Ellis, Midland Co. develops, manufactures, and sells turnkey shrimp production systems and supports farmers in growing, marketing, and selling their shrimp. After years of research and development, the company patented its Algae-Based RAS™ technology – an innovative land-based system that uses algae to naturally treat wastewater, creating a cleaner and more sustainable method for producing fresh shrimp far from the coasts.

RAPID EXPANSION OF MIDLAND’S FAMILY-FARM NETWORK

With its technology now fully market-ready, Midland Co. completed construction of three new farms in 2024, all of which are fully operational in 2025. Each is owned and operated by independent farmers under the Midland brand in:

  • Hampton, IA
  • Washington, IA
  • Redfield, IA

The company is preparing for its next growth phase, with three additional farms planned for 2026 in:

  • Belle Plaine, IA
  • Jordan, MN
  • Washington, IA (Expansion)

MIDLAND SHRIMP NOW AVAILABLE AT FAREWAY STORES ACROSS THE MIDWEST

Midland Co. has officially launched its newly packaged shrimp products at the following Fareway locations:

  • Fareway Meat Market, Store #165 – Omaha, NE
  • Fareway Meat Market, Store #179 – Lincoln, NE
  • Fareway Meat Market, Store #230 – Kansas City, MO
  • Fareway Meat Market, Store #202 – Kansas City, MO
  • Fareway Meat Market, Store #226 – Olathe, KS
  • Beaverdale Fareway Meat Market, Store #255 – Des Moines, IA
  • Fareway Meat & Grocery, Store #933 – Urbandale, IA
  • Fareway Meat & Grocery Ankeny Oralabor, Store #909 – Ankeny, IA
  • Fareway Meat & Grocery Downtown Ames, Store #386 – Ames, IA
  • Fareway Meat Market, Store #189 – Ames, IA
  • Fareway Meat & Grocery, Store #902 – Hampton, IA

The rollout features Midland’s new retail packaging, highlighting premium quality and a convenient format that makes preparing local shrimp easier than ever.

“Launching into Fareway is a major step forward – for our farmers and for customers who want fresher, more sustainably raised shrimp,” said Jackson Kimle, Co-Founder and CEO of Midland Co. “This partnership allows us to bring locally grown seafood to more communities while supporting family farms across the region.”

ABOUT MIDLAND CO.

Midland Co. provides turnkey shrimp production systems using its patented Algae-Based RAS™ technology and supports independent farmers in growing, packaging, and selling locally raised shrimp. Founded in 2018, Midland Co. is committed to building a distributed network of family-owned aquaculture farms across the Midwest. Learn more at https://www.midlandseafood.com/.

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Midland Co., Iowa Shrimp Production Update

STORY CITY, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

Midland Co. has installed its patented innovative Algae-Based RAS(™ (recirculating aquaculture systems) filtration technology in both the nursery and grow-out systems.

The Company will be stocking the fifth batch of postlarvae (PL) shrimp at the nursery in Story City on August 19, 2021. The fourth harvest is projected to serve local customers early September 2021.

Midland Co. currently operates on a waitlist system for shrimp sales. Demand has continued to outpace supply. Midland is looking forward to the expansion and construction of the rest of the 20,000 square foot facility and the ability to put fresh shrimp on tables across the Midwest.

To learn more visit: http://www.midlandseafood.com/

About Midland Co.:

Midland Co. is a privately held aquaculture company founded in 2018. The company uses Algae-Based RAS(tm) technology to produce fresh shrimp. Midland has successfully completed pilot trials to prove out the technology concept and is currently in the construction phase of a commercial demonstration production facility to be a model for future contract grow-out systems.

News from Midland Co.

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.

Related link: https://www.midlandseafood.com/

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

STORY CITY, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

Using innovative Algae-Based(TM) RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) technology, Midland shrimp are responsibly raised and free of hormones, antibiotics, and chemicals. Pacific white shrimp is a warm water species that have a robust flavor profile with a lobster-like richness - sweet but earthy, tender yet firm. Being fresh (yes, never frozen), the shrimp's natural flavors are expressed. Midland's shrimp are delivered tank-to-table as a part of Midland's innovative delivery model.

Midland's technology simplifies RAS systems with a new, innovative technology- algae-based wastewater treatment. The algae captures nutrients from water and carbon from the air, leaving the water purified and oxygenated in a single one-step wastewater treatment system. The nutrient-dense algae are then recovered to be used as an alternative regenerative fertilizer. This zero-discharge technology makes it one of the most sustainable forms of aquaculture today.

The commercial demonstration facility is undergoing construction with Accurate Development as the lead construction partner for current and future facilities. The 20,000 square foot facility will be the model for future contract grower-out facilities. Each facility has the capacity to produce 80,000 pounds of shrimp annually. Midland's contract grower model will work with Midwest family farms to integrate shrimp production into their enterprises. Shrimp contract grow-out production is a high-value opportunity that will diversify farm operations, increase profitability, and engage families across generations.

"Midland Co. is an impressive venture that has made significant strides in a short period of time," commented Jared Johnson, a member of Accurate Development. "I believe in the technology, product, and team of Midland Co. and know that this company will have a high impact for Iowa and is a huge opportunity to diversify protein production and build future regenerative agriculture opportunities."

Midland Co. looks forward to putting fresh shrimp on tables across the Midwest.

To learn more visit: https://www.midlandseafood.com/

About Midland Co.:

Midland Co. is a privately held aquaculture company founded in 2018. The company uses Algae-Based RAS(TM) technology to produce fresh shrimp. Midland has successfully completed pilot trials to prove out the technology concept and is currently in the construction phase of a commercial demonstration production facility to be a model for future contract grow-out systems.

News from Midland Co.

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.

Related link: https://www.midlandseafood.com/

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