Blue Star Foods Ramps Shipments to Just Food For Dogs Under its Supply Agreement for Up to $4 Million Annually
New Category Relationship Progressing as Expected
Miami, FL, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Foods Corp., (“Blue Star,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (NASDAQ: BSFC), an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), is pleased to announce it has ramped its shipments to Just Food For Dogs, under the initial 2023 contract for up to approximately $4 million revenue to Blue Star.
John Keeler, Chairman and CEO of Blue Star Foods, commented, “We are off to a solid start with Just Food For Dogs, in what is a new category for us. Our cod fishery is certified by MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) and is managed in a responsible and sustainable manner in accordance with internationally recognized criteria. Expected to supply 1,150 tons or 2,500,000 lbs. of wild caught cod (minced frozen of #1 quality human grade)”
About Just Food For Dogs
Founded by Shawn Buckley and based in Irvine, California, Just Food For Dogs launched in 2010 the first-ever kitchen for dogs, making fresh food out in the open for all to see. Just Food For Dogs is assembled by a team of veterinarians and specialists to develop healthy, nutritionally balanced meals. Ever since, Just Food For Dogs has made it its mission to improve the length and quality of life for as many pets as possible—through real food and nutrition—by way of the following core values:
Relentlessly Advocating for Pet Health
Being Completely Transparent
Basing Decisions on Scientific Evidence
Driving Change in Our Category
Honoring Pet Life Through Support of Rescue Efforts
For more information on Just Food For Dogs, please visit: https://www.justfoodfordogs.com.
About Blue Star Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: BSFC)
Blue Star Foods Corp. is an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) that processes, packages and sells high-value seafood products. The Company believes it utilizes best-in-class technology, in both resource sustainability management and traceability, and ecological packaging. The Company also owns and operates the oldest continuously operating Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) full grow-out salmon farm in North America. The company is based in Miami, Florida, and its corporate website is: https://bluestarfoods.com
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