March 2020 - American Shrimp Processors' Association

The National Restaurant Association’s Summary of the $2 Trillion CARES Act

In our continuing efforts to keep the seafood industry informed, attached in the link and image below you will find a summary from the National Restaurant Association of the $2 trillion CARES Act passed by Congress yesterday. Phase Three CARES Act National Restaurant Association Summary

Summary of Congress’s $2 Trillion Stimulus Package and What It Means for the Seafood Industry

Yesterday, Congress passed a $2 trillion stimulus package — known as The CARES Act — and in our continuing efforts to keep the seafood industry informed, the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) has reviewed and summarized all aspects of it. By clicking the link or image below, you will find an attached summary of the bill...

Bill Being Considered to Provide $300 Million to Fisheries – If Passed, Funds Can Be Direct Payments

Bill being voted on today. $300 million for fishery participants from Commerce. These funds can include direct payments. Little detail is available other than the proposed language. Please see page 30 of document at link below. SENATE BILL THAT INLCUDES $300 MILLION FOR FISHERIES

American Shrimp Processors Association Calls for Shrimp to Be Designated as a Commodity Purchase

Last night, the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) forwarded a letter to the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service asking that shrimp be added to its eligible list of commodity purchases. This was written by the association on behalf of the domestic shrimp industry. A bill currently being finalized in the Senate has $450 million...

Today — March 24th — is The Great American Takeout Day!

Today (March 24th) is The Great American Takeout Day! With the recent coronavirus leaving many of America’s restaurants and over 15 million working Americans struggling, restaurants across the country are banning together for one day to encourage Americans to eat at least one takeout, delivery, or pick-up meal! To help do your part to help...

Tomorrow — March 24th — is The Great American Takeout Day!

Tomorrow (March 24th) is The Great American Takeout Day! With the recent coronavirus leaving many of America’s restaurants and over 15 million working Americans struggling, restaurants across the country are banning together for one day to encourage Americans to eat at least one takeout, delivery, or pick-up meal! To help do your part to help...

Wild American Shrimp Shines at MADE SOUTH’s Southern Whiskey Society’s 2020 Winter Edition Event

On Saturday, February 29th at the “The Factory” in Franklin, Tennessee, patrons were treated to one of the most high-caliber whiskey events in all of the South: MADE SOUTH’s Southern Whiskey Society’s 2020 Winter Edition Event. Guests were treated to more than 70 different whiskeys to choose from, all from the South’s leading distillers, complimented...