Lobster Industry Adopting Sell-Off-Boat Approach During Pandemic
Lobster prices are dropping since restaurants and wholesalers aren’t buying. But now local lobstermen have a new tactic to drum up business. …
Month: May 2020
Florida’s Aaron Welch, III Joins Gulf Seafood Foundation Board
Aaron Welch, III, owner and operator of Two Docks Shellfish in Bradenton, FL, has agreed to join the Board of Directors of the Gulf Seafood Foundation. Welch joins Ed Chiles as the board’s second representative from the Sunshine State. …
Jennie-O Turkey Store Reopens Willmar Avenue Facility
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., one of the most respected turkey brands in the world, announced that it has reopened its Willmar Avenue facility, in Willmar, Minn., following a voluntary pause due to the impact of COVID-19 in the area. The company restarted operations with a core group of team members and plans to ramp up production over the coming days. …
Trump Order Could Allow Floating Fish Farms in the Gulf of Mexico
An executive order by President Donald Trump could pave the way for fish farming in the Gulf of Mexico and other marine waters, potentially disrupting fragile ecosystems but broadening markets for the seafood industry. …
GoMeat Launched Crowdfunding Campaign
The COVID-19 situation has created an urgent need to scale up GoMeat operations to cater to skyrocketing demand. As a result, GoMeat launched the global Crowdfunding Campaign to drive fundraising to meet consumer interest. …
