Frieda’s Salutes Working Parents

Back to school is upon us. However, this year working parents in the produce industry find themselves pulling double duty to make way for online and homeschooling.

NaturalShrimp Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Assets of Alder Aqua, LLC f/k/a VeroBlue Farms

August 12, 2020 NaturalShrimp

NaturalShrimp announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire the assets of Alder Aqua, formerly known as VeroBlue Farms in Webster City, Iowa, including but not limited to the real property, equipment, tanks, rolling stock, inventory, permits, contracts, customer lists and contracts and other such assets used in the operation of the Business.

Louisiana Inshore Shrimp Season Opens as Coronavirus Hits Industry; ‘It’s Just Not Moving’

August 12, 2020 SARA SNEATH, NOLA.com

“It’s all about supply and demand,” said Acy Cooper Jr., president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association. Most shrimpers sell their catch to processors, who sell the shrimp to restaurants. But processors haven’t been able to move shrimp out of inventory because of restaurant closures. “It’s just not moving,” Cooper said.

Oregon Fishing Industry Hit Hard During COVID-19 Pandemic

August 12, 2020 Galen Ettlin, KGW8

Oregon seafood groups are rallying to support those struggling in the fishing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

JBS USA to Invest $ 5 Million in Greeley to Support Local Community as Part of New Hometown Strong Initiative

August 12, 2020 JBS USA

Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, JBS USA today announced plans to invest $ 5 million to help Greeley respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future.