North California Coast Opens To Commercial Crabbers Sunday

Another wave of Dungeness crab is expected to hit the market next week. California's North Coast is scheduled to open to commercial crab fishing on Sunday.

Blount Fine Foods Recalls Rip Roar'N Crab Soup For Undeclared Allergens

January 12, 2012 FDA

Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA is recalling a single date code of Blount Fine Foods branded Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup in 16 ounce retail cup pack size because of undeclared milk, wheat and crab allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, wheat or crab run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

Deal On Lobster Prices Sought By Lobster Council Of Canada

The council, working with industry representatives, want to find a collaborative way to set a price with dealers and buyers that will essentially eliminate all the tension and frustration that is part of the start of each new lobster season, said Geoff Irvine, the councils chief executive officer.

"Grill Your Way To Gorgeous" In The New Year With Gorton's Seafood

January 12, 2012 Gorton's Seafood

With the kickoff of the New Year—and the beginning of many weight-loss resolutions—Gorton’s Seafood is announcing the “Grill Your Way to Gorgeous Giveaway.” From January 4 through February 9, 2012, entrants will have the opportunity to enter to win one of 1,000 first prizes of a coupon for a free Gorton’s Grilled product and a grand prize of a $1,000 wardrobe makeover.

Best Aquaculture Practices Program Certifies Skuna Bay Salmon Farms

January 11, 2012 Global Aquaculture Alliance

The Global Aquaculture Alliance, the leading standards-setting organization for aquaculture seafood, is pleased to announce the Best Aquaculture Practices certification of four salmon farms owned and operated in British Columbia, Canada, by Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.