Large Maine Salmon Farm Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle

August 27, 2020 Associated Press

A Maine environmental board has issued draft permits to the developer of a large salmon farm that would be built on land.

Chile Slaps Record Fine on Norwegian Salmon Producer

August 27, 2020 Agence France Presse

Chile’s environmental protection service said Friday it had slapped a record $ 6.6 million fine on a Norwegian salmon producer for the 2018 escape of 690,000 antibiotic-fed fish.

California Startup Turns Bristol Bay Salmon Skins Into a Fried Snack

A flash-fried snack made from Bristol Bay sockeye salmon skins has been spawned by a Los Angeles-based company called Goodfish, which aims to “propel sustainable seafood into our mass-market consumer culture.”

National Pork Board Launches Real Pork

August 27, 2020 National Pork Board

In an environment where shoppers continually question what brands and products they can trust. Where increasingly diverse consumers seek to connect with the familiar flavors of their heritage. And home cooks are weary – both from meal preparation and an inability to travel to other cities, states and countries to experience authentic flavors. The National Pork Board is helping America wake up and get real.

Smithfield Foods and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia Renew Partnership

August 27, 2020 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia announced they have extended their years-long relationship to continue supporting children with critical illnesses across Virginia.