Tesco Farmed Decapod Crustacean Welfare Policy

August 21, 2024 Tesco

This policy covers practices applied during capture, on-board holding/sorting, landing, storage, transport, slaughter and the general handling of farmed decapod crustaceans. It will also reference our Tesco Welfare Approved standard for some farming specific practices, and should be read in conjunction with our overarching Animal Welfare Policy.

Aquabyte Announces Leadership Transition: President & COO Steve Tucker to Assume CEO Role, Founder Bryton Shang to Become Executive Chairman

August 20, 2024 Aquabyte

This strategic move underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to driving growth and innovation in both Norwegian and global aquaculture.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $34 Million to Modernize NOAA Fisheries’ Data, Infrastructure and Workforce

The Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $34 million in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding towards grants, cooperative institutes, contracts and federal employment to modernize NOAA Fisheries’ data, infrastructure and workforce. This effort aims to meet the pace of climate-related mission demands and is a key component of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. 

Wild Fork Invites Everyone to Cook at Home With First-Ever Brand Campaign

August 19, 2024 Wild Fork

Wild Fork, the meat and seafood market built on the purpose of nourishing a better life, unveiled its inaugural brand campaign across the U.S. and Canada – “Cook With Wild Fork.” As Wild Fork’s first North American campaign, this launch marks a new era for the modern-day meat and seafood market, building on the brand’s mission to change the way people shop for and eat protein.

Supporting the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Oyster Industry Through Science

Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced up to $1 million in funding over the next two years to support scientific research towards addressing knowledge gaps in our understanding of MSX. The Minister also announced a Science Summit on MSX that will occur in Fall 2024, which will gather experts and partners to discuss what we know about MSX as well as priority areas for additional research.