Seafood Startups Stress Sustainability
The $390 billion global seafood industry suffers from staggering levels of waste and opaque supply chains — presenting ample opportunities for entrepreneurs with more sustainable and efficient approaches. …
Month: November 2013
Black Gill Disease Threatens Popular Georgia Shrimp
Georgia shrimpers are finding so few shrimp they’re planning to petition for disaster status. And they’re looking for answers to what’s devastating the catch from Charleston to Jacksonville, a shrimp disease called black gill. …
Govt. Of Canada & Prince Edward Island Support Royal Star Foods Expansion
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, joined company officials from Royal Star Foods Ltd. to announce funding to support an expansion at its facility. …
US Meat-Labeling Law, A WTO Issue, Now Farm Bill Target
Members of a select House-Senate panel on Wednesday targeted for potential repeal a U.S. meat-labeling law that Mexico and Canada have challenged as a violation of world trade rules, and that U.S. meatpackers also oppose. …
Can Meat From Muscular 'Belgian Blue' Cattle Breed Catch On With Consumers?
There is nothing unnatural about this unique breed, although the bulky livestock with more meat on the hoof aren't large in number across a nation where breeds like Angus and Herefords dominate the market. Belgian Blues are a lean beef that is just as juicy and tender, but lower in calories and cholesterol than conventional burger and steak. …