Seafood

More than three years after the Gulf oil spill, the Louisiana's oyster industry is continuing to struggle. …

Twenty-five years after John Folse opened his first restaurant at the foot of the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville, the renowned Louisiana chef has been continually committed to the culture and cuisine of the state and the people so dear to his heart. Folse was recently reappointed to the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board by Governor Jindal to serve as a marketing specialist. In a special board meeting held to elect officers and review bylaws, he was selected to serve as the new Seafood Board chairman. …

Galveston Shrimp Company has issued a precautionary voluntary recall of its pre-packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp due to foreign material found in a bag. The pre-packaged bags are shipped to HEB Stores. Customers who recently purchased pre-packaged Gulf Shrimp are encouraged to check their refrigerators and/or freezers. …

MRAG Americas is pleased to announce that industry veteran, Chris Spring, has joined our team. Formerly an auditor and consultant with NSF (Surefish), Chris brings great expertise to the MRAG Americas traceability and certification programs. In his new role, Chris will focus on providing MSC and ASC Chain of Custody services throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada. …

The much-anticipated domestic soft crab season is finally here. Although a later start than last year, local watermen have started harvesting the crabs. The season is expected to be in full swing in the next two weeks and the Handy plant is ready for a very good harvest. …