Fish Processing Plants News Today

The Federation of Icelandic Fishing Vessel Owners (LIU) and the Federation of Fish Processing Plants (SF) are planning to confirm a full merger by the end of this month.

The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating possible violations of child labor, overtime pay, and anti-retaliation laws at two processors and one Rhode Island-based staffing agency.

"We are keen to ensure we have fish processing plants built along the beaches of Lake Victoria."

New Bedford Seafood Plant to Get $602,000 Investment The parent company of Seatrade International has landed a $602,000 state-backed loan to upgrade its seafood processing and distribution facility at 10 North Front St. in New Bedford. East Coast Seafood, LLC, will use the loan to buy new scallop and lobster processing equipment, install automation processes, increase packaging options, and adjust order logistics, according to a news release from MassDevelopment. Seatrade International says the...

Cabinet allows Health Ministry to buy COVID-19 vaccine News Desk The federal cabinet has accorded approval to the Ministry of Health for the purchase of vaccines to aide Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus. The cabinet, which met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair, was briefed by Special Assistant on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on the present situation of the pandemic in the country. The meeting exempted purchase of Covid-19 vaccine from PPRA rules. © Thomso...