Mullet Lovers Try To Give Fish An Image Makeover

In Asia and Italy, mullet is prized for its eggs. In big U.S. cities, upscale restaurants pay top dollar to serve mullet fillets — from Spain. But here, where the humble, torpedo-shaped fish fills our waters, mullet is seen as the saltwater equivalent of a bottom-feeder like carp.

Wholey Seafood Launches 10 Premium Seafood Meal Solutions With Flavor & Convenience

May 4, 2012 Wholey

Wholey Seafood is pleased to announce 10 new premium seafood dishes that are ready to bring a world of flavor—and convenience—into any home. These delicious value-added selections can be either boiled in bag, microwaved or baked for a no-hassle, on-trend meal solution.

FMI Establishes Industry Toolkit On Sustainable Seafood Sourcing

t the FMI2012 Sustainability Solutions Center, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released its first Sustainable Seafood Toolkit, a free resource providing food retail answers to the integration and implementation of seafood sustainability procurement policies and procedures.

Copper River Salmon: More To Love, Easier To Find

May 4, 2012 Copper River Salmon

In Alaska, the passing of winter into spring is measured by fishing nets being mended and boats readied for the much-celebrated opening of the Copper River wild salmon season. This annual event has been inspiring fishermen, chefs and salmon lovers for generations and this year these delicious fish will be easier than ever to find with the new Copper River Salmon Locator App.

U.S. North Atlantic Swordfish Fishery Enters Full Assessment For MSC Certification

Day Boat Seafood LLC of Lake Park, Florida has entered the U.S. North Atlantic swordfish longline and buoy gear fishery into full, independent, third-party assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) principles and criteria for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. If successful, swordfish harvested from this area will be eligible to display the MSC ecolabel.