American Unagi Breaks Ground in Waldoboro, ME

On July 19, Sara Rademaker, founder and president of American Unagi, a company that grows and sells locally sourced, responsibly raised eels for the U.S. market, met with her construction team on the site of the long-planned state-of-the-art eel aquaculture facility that has finally broken ground in Waldoboro.

NC Commercial Fishermen Landed Less Seafood Last Year

August 2, 2021 Coastal Review

Commercial fishers sold to seafood dealers nearly 20% less fish and shellfish last year, while recreational landings remained roughly the same.

Four Executives and Company Charged with Price Fixing in Ongoing Investigation into Broiler Chicken Industry

A federal grand jury in Denver, Colorado, returned an indictment yesterday charging Koch Foods, headquartered in Park Ridge, Illinois, for participating in a nationwide conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chicken products. Separately, a federal grand jury in Denver returned an indictment charging four executives for their roles in the same conspiracy.

Creekstone Farms Meats Sizzle on Yoder Smokers With New Partnership

August 2, 2021 Creekstone Farms

Sizzled and sauced, Creekstone Farms meats have become the Official Beef and Pork of Yoder Smokers. The two powerhouses join forces in a new partnership that takes meat smoking and grilling to the next level. To celebrate this smokin’ new union, the companies are celebrating with a summer promotion.

Animal Agriculture Organizations Launch Ambitious New Protein PACT

Twelve organizations representing farmers and companies who make the vast majority of America’s meat, poultry, and dairy, as well as animal feed and ingredients, today (Monday) unveiled the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow – the first joint initiative of its kind designed to accelerate momentum and verify progress toward global sustainable development goals across all animal protein sectors.