Enforcement of Section 609 Program Improving Foreign Commercial Fishery Practices

Under the program, the State Department, working with officials from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) Fisheries, certifies countries and/or individual fisheries as being in compliance with Section 609’s requirements and therefore eligible to supply the U.S. market with shrimp.

Hilton Foods Releases Progressive Crustacean Welfare Policy

August 27, 2024 Aquatic Life Institute

Hilton Foods, a leading international multi-protein processor, has produced their first crustacean welfare policy, wherein crustaceans are acknowledged as sentient beings and their welfare implications during farming, transport, and slaughter are taken into account – for each of the species within Hilton’s supply chain. The policy, created with strong support from Aquatic Life Institute, indicates an important shift toward crustacean welfare considerations in the seafood sector and will likely create a ripple effect within the industry.

StarKist Launches ‘Flex with StarKist’ Campaign Featuring Derek Hough to Celebrate Protein-Powered Lifestyles

August 26, 2024 StarKist Co.

This initiative marks StarKist’s strategic shift towards becoming a leading protein provider, offering a diverse and delicious lineup that now includes tuna, salmon, chicken, and newly introduced beef.

Blue Star Foods Submits Request for Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form S-1

August 26, 2024 Blue Star Foods Corp.

The company believe that this request serves to protect the investments of its shareholders. Shareholder’s trust and support is invaluable to the company, and it is committed to making decisions that uphold the shareholder interests and support the long-term growth of the business.

9th Circuit Lifts Closure of Southeast Alaska King Salmon Troll Fishery

August 22, 2024 Shelby Herbert, KFSK

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals partially reversed a lower court ruling stemming from a lawsuit brought by a Washington state conservation group hoping to protect an endangered population of killer whales.