Fishermen Taking Fight Over Monitors To Supreme Court
A New England fishermen’s group is taking its fight over monitors who collect sea data to the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping it removes a new cost they say is an existential threat to the industry. …
Month: July 2017
Port Of New Bedford Launches New Bedford Seafood Brand
The Port of New Bedford Harbor Development Commission (HDC) officially unveiled their newly created New Bedford Seafood brand at the Seafood Throwdown on July 27 at Custom House Square. …
New Owners Of Alaska Slaughterhouse Import Cattle To Stay In Business
For the first time since at least 2001, cattle are being imported into Alaska for direct slaughter. …
The Beyond Burger Breaks Through To The Meat Section At Kroger
Beyond Meat®, a leader in plant-based protein, announces today that The Beyond Burger® will be available within the meat case at more than 600 Kroger-owned stores, one of the largest grocery retailers in the world. Tapping into a growing consumer trend that has attracted the attention and support of meat industry titans like Tyson Foods, who own a 5% stake in Beyond Meat, the expansion into Kroger marks a more than tripled distribution growth of The Beyond Burger within two months’ time and reflects an increased demand for plant-based protein among mainstream consumers. …
Perdue Farms Signs CEO Action For Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
Perdue Farms’ CEO Randy Day recently signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, putting Perdue Farms among 250 companies nationwide tapping into the collective power of the business community to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. …
