ASC Launches New Documents to Strengthen Farm Audits and Operationalise the New Feed Standard

Unit of Certification (RUoC) for the ASC Farm Standards, and new CAR and RUoC documents for the Feed Standard. 

Cooke Places Premium Proposal to Acquire Tassal by Scheme of Arrangement

July 6, 2022 Cooke

Privately-owned Cooke Inc., parent company of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, has placed a non-binding indicative proposal to purchase publicly traded Tasmanian salmon farmer, Tassal Group Limited (‘Tassal’), based in Hobart (Australia), by way of scheme of arrangement under Australian law for a cash consideration of A$4.85 per Tassal share.

Canada’s Salmon Farmers Respond to The Federal Government’s Decision to Renew Salmon Farming Licenses in British Columbia, Canada

The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) and the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) believe that the federal government’s decision to renew the licenses of salmon farms in British Columbia and establish a process for the salmon farms in the Discovery Islands is good for Canadians.

Cooke Expands Global Head Office Operations in Saint John

June 21, 2022 Cooke Aquaculture

Cooke Inc. is expanding its global head office operations, moving into 11,000 square feet of space in the Brunswick Square Office Tower, located at One Germain Street.

Publix Donates to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership; Further

June 14, 2022 Publix

On World Oceans Day, Publix announced its continued support of seafood sustainability by donating $40,000 to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). The company also announced its enhanced commitment to marine life conservation by collaborating with SFP to analyze and understand current fishing practices within the supply chain.