Seafood

We are systematically updating our records so that they are in line with the FDA’s Acceptable Names for seafood. Although we’re all accustomed to many of these names (whether they are common nicknames, market terms or otherwise) if they are not on the list then we’re technically not allowed to use them. …

A flavour chemist who has been analysing the taste of seafood says regional variations affect the flavours of foods such as oysters. Dr Heather Smyth from the University of Queensland has been in South Australia working to help Eyre Peninsula seafood producers better describe their products to consumers both locally and internationally.

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Vibrio bacteria have closed three commercial growing areas and caused 30 confirmed illnesses in Washington this summer, according to the state Department of Health. Totten Inlet near Olympia, North Bay and Dabob Bay in north Hood Canal are closed for the rest of the summer due to these bacteria, which are common in warm weather conditions. Once water temperatures begin to cool in October, these growing areas will reopen. …

The Lobster Advisory Council unanimously voted on Thursday to move forward with a $3 million plan to market Maine lobster in an effort to increase prices, which are currently at the lowest level in 30 years. …

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Top 35 Salmon Firms – 2012 SeafoodIntelligence CSER reporting Benchmarking Trends & Developments 2011" report to their offering. …