Important New England Scallop Ground To Be Closed 11 Months

April 26, 2019 Associated Press

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says its closure will apply to the northern Gulf of Maine area. The closure goes into effect on Thursday and is scheduled to last until March 31, 2020.

How do BAP Standards Help Protect the Environment?

Environmental responsibility is one of the core pillars of the BAP standards. Since the BAP program was established in 2002, we’ve helped thousands of aquaculture producers worldwide improve their practices and ensure the industry is rising to the highest standards. Here are just a few of the ways BAP standards ensure producers around the world are minimizing their environmental impacts:

Commercial MS Red Drum Season to Open May 1, 2019

The commercial fishing season for Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) will open at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 in Mississippi territorial waters, officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said today.

Hormel Foods Announces Construction of Solar Energy Project at its Swiss American Sausage Company Facility in California

April 26, 2019 Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) and IGS Solar have started construction on a solar energy project at the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Company facility in Lathrop, Calif.The project is slated for completion in July.

Sobeys First to Bring Beyond Meat to Grocery Shelves Across Canada

April 26, 2019 Sobeys Inc.

Sobeys Inc. is setting the pace among Canadian grocery retail, officially introducing The Beyond Burger™ to its shelves across Canada starting today with the national roll-out reaching all stores by Friday, April 26th. As the first grocery retailer in Canada to offer the beloved plant-based burger in stores, shoppers across the country can finally get their hands on this plant-based meat sensation.