Bering Sea Snow Crab Deemed ‘Overfished’
After a sudden decline in the stock last year, federal managers have officially designated Bering Sea snow crab as overfished and are working on a plan to rebuild the stock. …
Month: February 2022
Cooke Appoints Michael Szemerda as Global Chief Sustainability Officer
“Cooke’s core purpose is ‘To cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for our families, and build stronger communities’ and our approach to sustainability is central to this,” says Szemerda, who has been with Cooke for 30 years and works as the Vice President of Saltwater Operations for Cooke Aquaculture’s North American Operations. …
U.S. Confirms Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu at Indiana Turkey Farm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu in an Indiana turkey flock on Wednesday, the nation’s first case in a commercial poultry operation since 2020. …
Mel Coleman, Jr. Inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame
Mel Coleman, Jr., the pioneering 5th generation Coleman family rancher, Coleman Natural Foods company spokesperson and meat industry leader has been inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame. …
Royal Van Zanten and The Queen’s Flowers introduce Astronova
Royal Van Zanten and Queen’s Flowers, two of the world leaders in floriculture, have joined forces to create a brand new flower. Conceived around the shared principles of innovation and increased value at retail, the Astronova® is a flower with a unique look and an above average vase life. …