Pro-vegan activists that targeted Cooke's salmon operations now take aim at Atlantic Sapphire

The group alleges the land-based salmon farmer committed violations of animal cruelty laws, and is calling for the company to be punished -- including jail time for its CEO.

An animals rights group is asking the state of Florida to file charges against Johan Andreassen, CEO Atlantic Sapphire, for animal cruelty. — An animals rights group is asking the state of Florida to file charges against Johan Andreassen, CEO Atlantic Sapphire, for animal cruelty.Foto: IntraFish

Rachel Sapin

Published 10 May 2021, 19:24Updated 10 May 2021, 19:24

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