Ocean Aquaculture Moves One Step Closer to Reality

March 20, 2020 Sam Bloch, The Counter

A new bill could open up the oceans to fish farming—a move cheered by industry and slammed by environmentalists.

Impact-Focused 8F Raises $ 358m for Land-Based Salmon Farming Fund

8F Asset Management, a Singapore-headquartered impact-focused private equity firm, has raised $ 358 million for its debut fund that will finance its global land-based salmon aquaculture business, the company announced Wednesday.

Meat and Poultry Producers Lean In to Provide Food for Families in Pandemic

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today said meat and poultry producers are leaning in to continue efforts to meet the global demand for meat under difficult circumstances.

FDA Focuses on Safety of Regulated Products While Scaling Back Domestic Inspections

March 20, 2020 FDA

“In keeping with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and cross-government guidance, this week we directed all eligible FDA employees to begin teleworking. While this does not apply to those carrying out non-portable activities, such as certain lab activities or the monitoring of imported products, we will continue to adjust our approach to a number of activities, including facility inspections for all FDA-regulated products such as food, animal feed, drugs, biological products, devices and tobacco.”

Global Processed Pork Market Forecast to 2026 – Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

March 20, 2020 ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Processed Pork market is likely to witness a stable growth rate over the forecast period driven by growing demand from emerging markets. Increasing family disposable incomes coupled with strengthening buyer power will support the Processed Pork market growth between 2020 and 2026.