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OMEGA PROTEINS LIMITED

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https://www.omegaprotein.com

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154 Articles

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Meat Packing Plants

Prepared Feed and Feed Ingredients for Animals and Fowls, Except Dogs and Cats

Description

Omega Protein is a company that has been delivering quality ingredients for over 100 years. They are committed to sustainable fishing and producing exceptional quality products. They are the leading producer in the US of omega-3 rich fish oil, protein-rich specialty fishmeal, and organic fish solubles. They also provide ingredients for pet food manufacturers to improve protein quality and provide additional nutrients. Omega Protein has a multigenerational workforce and takes pride in having generations of families work at the company. Throughout history, they have made advancements in fishing practices, such as the use of spotter planes and hydraulic power blocks. They have also received certifications for sustainable seafood. In 2017, Omega Protein was acquired by Cooke Inc., a global seafood leader. Omega Protein achieved certification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards in 2019, demonstrating its commitment to seafood sustainability and best practices for operating healthy fisheries.

Articles

Petition Seeks to Partially Shut Down VA Menhaden Harvest | Chesapeake Bay Magazine

2023-12-19 (chesapeakebaymagazine.com)

Petition Seeks to Partially Shut Down VA Menhaden Harvest | Chesapeake Bay Magazine

Sportfishing groups and environmentalists are calling for a partial moratorium on Virginia’s menhaden reduction fishery, citing troubling declines of certain bird and fish species that feed on them.

Read more
A Tiny Fish That Fuels an Atlantic Ecosystem Now Fuels Industry Debates

2023-07-11 (nytimes.com)

A Tiny Fish That Fuels an Atlantic Ecosystem Now Fuels Industry Debates

A mainstay of the commercial fishing industry, menhaden are the primary food source for all sorts of fish and birds along the Eastern Seaboard.

Read more
Menhaden fishery to be shut down in Virginia if  company continues overfishing, secretary of commerce says

2019-12-19 (pilotonline.com)

Menhaden fishery to be shut down in Virginia if company continues overfishing, secretary of commerce says

The nation’s secretary of commerce on Thursday said he will shut down Virginia’s menhaden fishery if Omega Protein doesn’t comply with federal quotas by June 17. Federal fisheries...

Read more
Omega Protein Receives 2009 Friend of the Sea Award

2009-04-30 (naturalproductsinsider.com)

Omega Protein Receives 2009 Friend of the Sea Award

Omega Protein accepted the 2009 Friend of the Sea Award as a result of its dedicated efforts toward sustainability and environmental stewardship at Friend of the Sea Day in Brussels.

Read more

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