US Certifies Mexican Shrimp Imports

August 16, 2013 Staff Reporter, Agencia EFE

The U.S. government has certified that the programs implemented by Mexico's shrimp industry to protect sea turtles are acceptable, opening the way for shrimp fishermen to continue exporting their catch to the United States, the Mexican Agriculture Secretariat said.

Indiana's Aquaculture Industry Growing, With 50 Fish, Seafood Farms Now In State

A new report says the size of Indiana's fledgling aquaculture industry has more than doubled in the past seven years with the state now boasting about 50 farms that raise fish or seafood.

Trident Seafoods Taking Over Former Chiquita Facility

Seattle-based Trident Seafoods Corp. will convert the former Chiquita building in Carrollton, Ga., into a seafood processing facility and employ 175.

Feds Declare Fishery Disaster For Florida Oyster Industry

Nearly a year after the state first asked for help, federal officials are declaring a fishery disaster for Florida's oyster industry in the Gulf of Mexico.

Wegmans Adds Position To Tackle Sustainable Seafood Issues

August 15, 2013 Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Wegmans Food Markets has created a new position – Vice President of Seafood Sustainability. Carl Salamone, formerly VP of Seafood Merchandising with 47 years of service, has moved into this role. Dave Wagner, a 25-year Wegmans veteran has been promoted to VP of Seafood Merchandising.