California Crab Fisheries to Close Early to Protect Whales

The April 15 closure, three months before the crabbing season normally ends, is part of a settlement reached Tuesday by the Center for Biological Diversity and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative Welcomes Seattle Shrimp & Seafood Company to its Global Partnership

The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative is pleased to announce that Seattle Shrimp & Seafood Company has joined the GSSI Global Partnership as a Funding Partner.

SD Gov. Signs Law that Targets Companies Marketing ‘Fake Meat’

March 28, 2019 Associated Press

Gov. Kristi Noem has signed legislation that requires “fake meat” products to be correctly labeled, hoping to reduce the impact of lab-cultured products on the local beef market.

MPE Partners Announces Bettcher Industries’ Acquisition of Cantrell

March 28, 2019 MPE Partners

MPE and Bettcher partnered in the transaction with entrepreneurs Dane Woods and Tony Rice, who will remain in their roles as leaders of the company. Matt Yohe, Partner at MPE, said, “We saw a fantastic fit between Bettcher, Gainco, and Cantrell, and believe their shared capabilities and synergy opportunities will accelerate the growth of the combined company.”

Blue Ridge Foods Bringing 20 New Jobs to Greenwood With Warehousing and Distribution Operations

Blue Ridge Foods, producer of high-quality meat products, is locating a beef warehouse and distribution facility in Greenwood. The project is a $2 million corporate investment and will create 20 jobs.