Federal Scientists Find N.L. Atlantic Salmon Population In Steep Decline

July 23, 2018 The Canadian Press

A federal Fisheries scientist has recommended ending the Atlantic salmon fishery for the rest of the season in Newfoundland and Labrador rivers after returns indicated the struggling species continues a worrisome decline.

Shellfish Growers Network Helps Oyster Farmers Produce More Oysters In The Chesapeake Bay

July 23, 2018 Justina Coronel, WMDT

The Chesapeake Bay isn't what it used to be and it needs some help. Right now, the oyster population is down about two percent from where it should be. We're told the last 40-50 years, it's been crashing through disease and over harvesting.

Alabama Shellfish Area Closed

July 23, 2018 Associated Press

The order by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris closed Area II to harvesting as of 3 p.m. on Friday. The area includes Portersville Bay.

Smithfield Foods Closing Last Smokehouse For Smithfield Ham

July 23, 2018 Associated Press

Smithfield Foods is closing the last smokehouse that creates the genuine Smithfield ham — the signature product of a Virginia town of 8,300 people.

Beyond Meat Opens New State-Of-The-Art Innovation Center In Los Angeles

July 23, 2018 Beyond Meat

Working to unlock the Future of Protein™, plant-based meat category leader Beyond Meat today opened the doors of their new 26,000 square foot research and development center at the company’s headquarters. The new facility, which houses nearly 100 employees, is the new home to Beyond Meat’s Manhattan Beach Project, which is designed to bring together the world’s best scientists, engineers, food technologists, chefs and managers in service of a single goal: perfectly build meat directly from plants.