Liberal Promise to End Open-Pen Salmon Farms in B.C. Making Waves on East Coast

October 3, 2019 Paul Withers · CBC News

Canada’s aquaculture industry is condemning a Liberal Party campaign promise to phase out open-pen salmon farms in British Columbia as “reckless” and “irresponsible,” while a Liberal candidate running for re-election in a salmon farming area in southern New Brunswick is also expressing reservations.

“America’s Cod Company” Ramps Up Made In The USA

America’s Cod Company is the new brand that Alaskan Leader Seafoods is splashing all over its packaging. The company’s four longliners fish for cod in the Bering Sea.

Cape Bald Packers Abandons Richibucto-Village, but will Rebuild in Cap-Pelé

October 3, 2019 Colin McPhail · CBC News

Cape Bald Packers announced Wednesday it will not be rebuilding a lobster plant lost to fire in Richibucto-Village, opting instead to consolidate its operations in Cap-Pelé with a new facility.

Lean Beef Choices For Today’s Consumers

October 3, 2019 ALISON KREBS, Beef Checkoff

Beef choices abound for today’s shopper. From the indulgent and celebratory Ribeye Steak or Roast to a more affordable – and lean – Sirloin Steak. (Spoiler alert: Tenderloin Steak is also lean.) And, lean cut sales have increased 12% since 2014 (Figure 1). But what is lean? Who might be interested in these options? And, what opportunities do these choices provide for your retail meat case?

Impossible Burger’s Stunning Sales

October 3, 2019 Impossible Foods

Impossible Burger debuted on store shelves earlier this month, immediately becoming the No. 1 product sold at some of America’s favorite grocery stores — and remaining the top performer ever since.