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Global collaboration doubles sustainable catch in 5 years

The location of MSC-certified fisheries, processors and products reflects the global nature of the seafood industry.
June 9, 2016
A new report published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), London, shows how effective management and improvements made by MSC-certified fisheries are delivering measurable, positive impacts in oceans, from reducing bycatch to advancing scientific understanding of marine environments.
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OSI acquires second Chicago facility

The 200,000-square-foot facility, formerly operated by Tyson Foods, Springfield, Ark., is in close proximity to OSI’s existing Chicago facility.
June 9, 2016
OSI Group LLC, Aurora, Ill., purchased a food processing facility and storage warehouse in Chicago.
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McDonald’s to source cage-free eggs over next 10 years

Since 2011, McDonald’s USA has been purchasing more than 13 million cage-free eggs annually.
June 8, 2016
To meet consumers’ changing expectations and preferences, McDonald’s Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., announced plans to fully transition to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in the United States and Canada over the next 10 years.
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NaturalShrimp to expand 3 regional shrimp production systems

The regional facilities will include sales, packaging, shrimp plant management along with its patented water treatment systems and technology for growing shrimp in an indoor environment.
June 8, 2016
NaturalShrimp Inc., La Coste, Texas, announced expansion plans for three regional shrimp production systems in Texas, Nevada and New York.
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Olymel acquires sausage manufacturer

La Fernandière will remain an autonomous entity, continue producing and marketing La Fernandière brand sausages and retain its own sales force and representatives, as well as separate brand management.
June 8, 2016
Olymel L.P., Canada, announced plans to acquire all assets of La Fernandière, a Canada-based sausage manufacturer sold under the La Fernandière brand.
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Hybrid Turkeys to build state-of-the-art hatchery

Location, services, biosecurity and opportunities to serve customers were all carefully considered in the search process.
June 8, 2016
Hybrid Turkeys, Canada, announced plans to invest $6 million to build a state-of-the-art parent stock hatchery in Beatrice, Neb.
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