Ready Seafood Acquires Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co.

November 13, 2019 Ready Seafood

“We are pleased to be partnering with John, Brendan and their talented management team. Their customer base is a natural market for our products.” said Cal Hancock, President of Hancock Gourmet Lobster.

Audit Finds Canada’s Fisheries in Decline, Says Response Lacks Urgency

An annual audit of Canada’s fisheries has flagged a decline in the number of healthy fish stocks over the last two years and warned they will continue to suffer without more specific government action.

Dungeness Crab ‘Meating Up’ at Slowest Rate in Years; Also Slow to Harden

November 13, 2019 Chinook Observer

Dungeness crab in Long Beach Peninsula waters have the lowest percentage of meat in at least five years of late-October testing. More than 85% of local crab also are too soft to harvest. This is bad news for the traditional Dec. 1 opening date, which has often proved illusory in the past two decades.

Maple Leaf Farms Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Operations With Farm to Fork Campaign

November 13, 2019 Maple Leaf Farms

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Maple Leaf Farms’ duck farms with its new #MLFarmToFork campaign that focuses on transparency and the company’s commitment to operating responsibly. Throughout the remainder of 2019, Maple Leaf Farms will highlight its farm to fork process on social media through behind-the-scenes videos, farmer interviews and more.

The Makers of Hormel® Cure 81 ham Introduce New Vermont Maple Spiral Sliced Ham

November 13, 2019 Hormel

The makers of Hormel® Cure 81® ham announced today the launch of its all-new Vermont Maple Spiral Sliced Half Ham, a bone-in, premium ham made with real Vermont maple.