Chile's Multiexport Foods Earns Two-Star BAP Certification
The Global Aquaculture Alliance announced in early May that Multiexport Foods S.A. has achieved two-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification. …
Month: May 2013
Massachusetts To Step Up Vibrio Control Measures
The state's top shellfish biologist told shellfishermen gathered at Cape Cod Community College on Thursday night that they were victims of their own success. Division of Marine Fisheries senior scientist Mike Hickey was explaining that with more on the market each year it was understandable how, while rare, reported illnesses from eating oysters could increase. Cape aquaculturists and wholesale dealers were told that, in the wake of nine verified cases of Vibrio p. in 2012, measures in the control plan instituted last year would be stepped up and plan coverage would extend from the eight towns along Cape Cod Bay to all 22 coastal communities in the state. …
Marine Harvest May Boost $1.7 Billion Cermaq Bid, Analyst Says
Marine Harvest ASA (MHG), the world’s biggest salmon farmer, may increase its 105 kroner-a-share ($18.13) bid for Cermaq ASA (CEQ), the largest publicly traded fish- feed maker, by as much as 10 kroner, SpareBank 1 Markets said. …
Canadian Meat Processors Welcome Repeal Of Mandatory Pre-Market Registration Of Labels
Canada’s meat processing industry warmly welcomes and strongly supports the Government of Canada decision that Meat Inspection Regulation 110 be repealed. The long-awaited decision, first announced in Budget 2012, will be finalized through publication in the May 8 edition of Canada Gazette Part II. This unnecessary, bureaucratic and discriminatory regulation had required that federally registered establishments obtain pre-market registration of labels for prepared meat products. …
TN Governor Announce Williams Sausage Company To Expand Union City Headquarters
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Williams Sausage Company officials announced today the company will add 148 new jobs to its manufacturing facility on Old Troy-Hickman Road in Union City. Williams Sausage, an established food manufacturer, will create 148 jobs and invest $3 million at its Obion County headquarters. …
