Claws and Effect: WTOP News Looks at the Murky Future of the Chesapeake Blue Crab

September 16, 2024 John Domen, WTOP News

For years now, the state of Maryland has been promoting restaurants that buy and sell Maryland crab meat. The “True Blue” program is the state’s guarantee that the crab dip you buy as an appetizer was made with crab meat taken from Maryland waters, in an effort to support the men and women who work in the state’s seafood industry.

Connors Bros. Announces Workforce Reductions at New Brunswick Operation

September 13, 2024 Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.

Connors Bros., North America’s leading supplier of canned herring, announced the layoff of over 20% of the positions at its plant in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick.

The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Welcomes Cooke Inc. to the Global Partnership

Cooke’s core purpose is to cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for families, and build stronger communities – this aligns closely with the vision of GSSI. Sustainable development has been a driving force for Cooke, with investment in science-based marine practices and innovation, allowing them to bring a healthy and sustainable protein source to tables around the world.

Seafood Nutrition Partnership Scales Successful ‘Fall in Love with Seafood’ Consumer Campaign

The aim is to continue to drive seafood consumption as well as strong return-on-investment for the suppliers, brands and retailers supporting the campaign. To date, the promotion has returned an average of $4 for every $1 invested in marketing.

Key Takeaways from Global Shrimp Forum (GSF)  2024: Transparency, Sustainability and Collaboration

Experts from ASC presented key topics that will drive environmental and social transformation in the global shrimp sector including climate change, human rights, feed, inclusivity in the supply chain and the Improver Programme by ASC.