Mystery Surrounds Massive Die-Off Of Oysters & Scallops Off B.C. Coast, Suppliers Worried

February 28, 2014 Mark Hume, The Globe and Mail

Something is killing oysters and scallops in dramatic numbers, causing suppliers to warn of shortages and producers to worry about the future of their businesses. The cause is unknown, but ocean acidification is the main suspect.

Feds Approve Disaster Relief For Oyster Industry

Apalachicola Bay and Florida's oyster industry are going to get some financial assistance from the federal government.

The Fresh Market Introduces Harmoniously-Raised Verlasso Salmon

February 28, 2014 Verlasso®

At The Fresh Market stores across the United States, sustainability-minded seafood lovers can now choose harmoniously raised Verlasso® salmon in the seafood case.

Lawyer For Rancho Feeding Corp. Co-Owner Speaks Out

The lawyer for one of the owners of Rancho Feeding Corp., the Petaluma slaughterhouse that is under criminal investigation for allegedly killing and selling tainted beef, said Wednesday the company is cooperating with federal authorities and asks that local ranchers who got caught up in the scandal be allowed to sell their meat.

Canadian Pig Traceability System Aims To Enhance Capacity To Track Animals From Farm To Slaughter

After extensive industry consultation, the Harper Government is further strengthening Canada's livestock sector by enhancing its capacity to track animals from farm to slaughter through a mandatory national pig traceability system. The related amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations have been published in Canada Gazette, Part II.