Global Squid Supply Chain Roundtable Joins the Ocean Disclosure Project, Publicly Discloses Squid Sourcing

The Squid SR focuses on engaging supply chains to support the long-term sustainability of squid fisheries. The roundtable is composed of international importers and buyers of squid sourced mainly from Asia-Pacific and South American squid fisheries. The roundtable has published an ODP profile containing a list of the fisheries supplying squid to 21 out of the 22 Squid SR participants in 2023, alongside information on the sustainability and environmental impact of those fisheries.

Get Maine Lobster Partners with Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian for Exclusive Holiday Seafood Collection

December 5, 2024 Get Maine Lobster

Through this partnership, Get Maine Lobster introduces easy-to-prepare meal kits featuring Geoffrey’s unique take on beloved seafood recipes. Ideal for group dining, each kit includes fresh ingredients, straightforward preparation instructions and a list of recommended pantry items to complement the dish.

Murphy Family to Return to Independent Pork Production Through Agreement with Smithfield

December 5, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield have signed an agreement that will establish a Murphy-owned farming business with capacity to produce approximately 3.2 million hogs annually for Smithfield’s fresh pork operations. The company, which will be majority owned by the Murphy family, will assume ownership of 150,000 sows – and the market hogs they produce – currently owned by Smithfield. Smithfield will provide production services, including the supply of feed and transportation services.

American Bakers Association Announces New Partnership to Support Family-Owned Businesses

Through this partnership, ABA will deliver new high-value services to members navigating governance challenges unique to family-owned businesses and positively position the strong history of family-ownership in commercial baking manufacturing with policymakers.

McDonald’s USA, Syngenta and Lopez Foods Collaborate to Help Produce Beef More Sustainably in the US

November 19, 2024 Syngenta

McDonald’s, Lopez Foods, and Syngenta North America announced a collaboration that aims to increase feed efficiency and help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced, as part of efforts to improve the sustainability of beef production.