ASMI Releases Economic Value Report

The value of the seafood from Alaska in 2011 was well over $6-billion dollars according to a new report from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. The report is titled the “Economic Value of the Alaska Seafood Industry” and it was prepared for ASMThe Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute released a report titled “Economic Value of the Alaska Seafood Industry” which measures the impact of Alaska’s seafood industry on the U.S. economy.I by the McDowell Group.

Blue Horizon Wild Introduces White Tablecloth Seafood At Home

August 30, 2013 Blue Horizon Wild

The sustainably sourced, premium prepared seafood company, Blue Horizon Wild, announced that it is introducing the first line of all natural, seafood entrees to use the classic French cooking method of steaming recipes in a sealed wrapper or en papillote.

Copper River Seafoods Plans To Withdraw Support For The MSC

August 30, 2013 Copper River Seafoods

Copper River Seafoods believes in choice, but cannot support a certification model that fails to certify all fisheries within a state that is a global model for sustainable fisheries management. Therefore, Copper River Seafoods plans to withdraw support for the MSC in 2014. If the MSC chooses to certify all of Alaska’s salmon fisheries, Copper River Seafoods will reassess whether MSC can again be a viable option for customers.

New Star Ranch Angus Beef Promotion Celebrates Small Successes At Home

August 30, 2013 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., is helping consumers celebrate their smallest successes at home with a new Star Ranch Angus® beef promotion. The “Small Success” promotion runs through October 15, and encourages consumers to celebrate their family “wins” with their favorite Star Ranch Angus steaks. Tyson Fresh Meats is a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc.

Maple Leaf Farms Introduces Naturally Applewood Smoked Duck Bacon

August 30, 2013 Maple Leaf Farms

Maple Leaf Farms, a leading duck producer in the U.S., has added Duck Bacon to its retail product selections. Cured and naturally Applewood smoked, Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon cooks in minutes in a skillet or convection oven. Made exclusively with boneless breast meat, the thick sliced Duck Bacon has 57% less fat* than traditional pork bacon.