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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Bristol Seafood shuts Portland plant for two days
After five workers have tested positive for COVID-19, Bristol Seafood is shutting its Portland Fish Pier processing plant for two days, the company said Monday, reported Portland Press Herald.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Trident Seafoods reports first COVID-19 positive case
A seasonal worker for Trident Seafoods has tested positive for COVID-19, the first case in Alaska's Dillingham city, state officials announced on Saturday, reported Alaska Public Media.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Tyson Foods builds new feed mill in Arkansas
Tyson Foods is building a US$65-million feed mill in Hempstead County, Arkansas, KTAL News reported via ArkLaTex.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Japanese seafood firms adopt new working methods
Various major seafood firms in Japan have indefinitely changed their operating ways while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting to telework and other methods to keep employees safe, reported SeafoodSource.
Monday, May 18, 2020
China urges trading firms and food processors to boost grain and oilseed inventories
The country is preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 cases and how it could affect global supply lines, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 15, 2020
CP Foods projects record high profits due to record pork prices
Prasit Boonduangprasert, Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPFoods) chief executive said the company also plans to expand to North America, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Norway's seafood exports drop
In April, Norwegian seafood companies sold 183,000 tonnes of fisheries and aquaculture products, 30,000 tonnes lower than March and 7% lower on-year, reported SeafoodSource.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Australia's seafood sector hit by COVID-19 restrictions
Staggering from disrupted supply chains and coronavirus-related lockdowns, the seafood industry of Australia is predicted to drop in value by at least AUD400 million this year, reported Al Jazeera.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Tyson Foods to reduce its beef product prices
The company will discount prices on specific products this week as grocery prices continue to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reported CNN.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Frozen seafood supports US fishing sector amid COVID-19 crisis
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, frozen fish sticks and canned salmon are once again in demand, forcing a change of market for the US fishing sector that usually turns to restaurants to serve their fresh seafood, reported Reuters.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Seaboard Foods confirms 116 COVID-19 cases at running pork plant
While the meat sector attempts to keep doors open and settle fears of supply insufficiency, at least 116 employees at Seaboard Foods in Oklahoma have tested positive for the new coronavirus, reported FOX Business.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Impossible Foods to sell flagship alternative meat burgers in Kroger
The company gains a foothold in a major United States supermarket chain, which would see its plant-based burgers sold in 17,000 Kroger stores in the country, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
US agri-food producers get $470-million additional support from government
The US Department of Agriculture on Monday, May 4, announced the details of its $470-million food purchase scheme that will provide additional support for agri-food producers and Americans in need, in response to changing market conditions ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Smithfield Foods reopens South Dakota facility
The United Food and Commercial Workers union said the company began limited operations in its Sioux Falls plant, which was initially closed to halt the spread of COVID-19, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tyson Foods: COVID-19 will continue to disrupt US meat plants
The company said the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to disrupt meat production in the United States despite an executive order from US President Donald Trump to keep plants open, reported Reuters.

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