The Walton Family Foundation and the James Beard Foundation Call on Consumers to Order Sustainable Seafood this Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2020 Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation and the James Beard Foundation launched the “Three Sustainable Steps” campaign to encourage consumers to ask restaurants and retailers for sustainable seafood, communicate their preference for sustainability, and thank restaurants and retailers who have committed to these practices.

Lobster — The ‘Rolls-Royce of Shellfish’ — Has Promising Future For N.L. Exporters

Warmer waters are getting part of the credit for an uptick in lobsters off the coast of Newfoundland, and some companies are betting big on the crustacean’s future.

Judge Orders Belfast Activists to Stop Filing Lawsuits to Stall Fish Farm Project

A Belfast judge told opponents of a proposed land-based fish farm to stop filing lawsuits aimed at stalling the project, invoking a law that is more commonly used to protect activists than corporations.

Walmart’s Entrance into Beef Supply Chain Not Expected to Drive Near Term Changes to Cattle Industry

February 5, 2020 CoBank

“Walmart sees opportunity and is moving up the supply chain at a time of historically high margins for beef processors,” said Will Sawyer, animal protein economist with CoBank. “We believe their current beef strategy is something of a test, not only for Walmart and its suppliers, but also its customers.”

Fostering Trust and Transparency; Aleph Farms Launches Visitor Center and Generation Z Program

February 5, 2020 Aleph Farms

Aleph Farms has announced today that it is rolling out the welcome mat at its Visitor Center. The launch of the educational complex is set to showcase the public with up-close and transparent viewing on how Aleph Farms takes a nature-inspired approach to produce meat – with full traceability, without any harm to animals and with far less impact on the environment.