Newfoundland & Labrador Lobster Pricing Agreement Ends Dispute

The province's fisheries union and the seafood processors have reached agreement on lobster pricing for the remainder of the 2012 season, ending an impasse that led to some fishermen setting up a co-op to ship lobster out of the province.

Newport International Bolsters Sales Force While Other Seafood Companies Cut Back

May 7, 2012 Newport International

Newport International, the home of Jack’s Catch® brand of seafood products, announces the addition of five new sales managers and the promotion of Gary Lanoue to Vice President of Operations.

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.