Cooke Accused of Violating American Fisheries Act and Jones Act
Canadian seafood giant Cooke Inc. has been accused of violating the American Fisheries Act (AFA) and the Jones Act. The allegations stem from a lawsuit that was initially filed in June 2021, but sealed until this past April. However, the issue actually goes back to 2017 when Cooke acquired Omega Protein.
Cooke CEO Glenn Cooke said at the time that the acquisition of Omega Protein would help “further diversify the supply side of our business and support our strategy of responsible growth as a leader in...
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