Maryland Crab Industry Counts on Mexican Workers, But How Will They Stay Safe?

Desperate for jobs, Mexican crab pickers have slowly begun arriving on the Eastern Shore, where employers are eager for their services but wary of the grave challenges posed by the coronavirus in a business in which workers typically live and labor in close quarters.

Harvesters Letter to NOAA Regarding $ 300M in Fisheries Assistance Funds

On Thursday, April 23, Harvesters sent a letter to Secretary Ross, Paul Doremus, and Chris Oliver requesting that the process to disburse the $ 300 million in fisheries assistance funds be public and transparent so that the commercial fishing industry can engage appropriately and understand how to apply for funds.

Save Your Bacon: A Real Meat Shortage Looms With Virus Shutdowns

April 24, 2020 LIZ CRAMPTON, Politico

Any empty shelves to date have been the result of bumps in the supply chain, with stores being unable to restock as quickly as customers are buying. But bacon, pork chops and ham could be the first to face actual shortages: The amount of frozen pork in storage nationwide — more than 621 million pounds — dropped 4 percent from March to April, the USDA reported this week.

JBS USA Reopens Greeley Beef Facility

April 24, 2020 JBS USA

To enhance the company’s existing daily temperature screening efforts, symptomatic team members will now be provided free, on-site testing, conducted in coordination with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE), before entering the facility. Any team member with a fever or other confirmed COVID-19 symptoms will be immediately sent home.

Anthura Donates 30,000 Masks to Healthcare Institution Laurens

April 24, 2020 Anthura BV

With a targeted push to bridge the necessary 1.5 meters, Iwan van der Knaap – director Anthura – has handed over 30,000 masks to Rop Spanjaard, Managing director Facility Services & Real Estate at Laurens.