Processing Of American Lobster Nothing New To PEI
The practice of American lobster being shipped into P.E.I. for processing has been going on for decades, says the Province’s manager of Marine Fisheries and Seafood Services. …
Seafood
NFI Top Ten List Reveals White Fish Gains
Americans ate 20 percent more tilapia in 2010 than they did in 2009, propelling it from the number five spot to the number four spot with the single largest gain in consumption on the National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) latest Top Ten Seafood List. …
Shaw's Launches Aggressive Sustainable Seafood Program
Shaw’s Supermarkets today announced a major commitment to seafood sustainability, highlighted by the new availability of fresh case products certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the world's leading certification and eco-labeling program for sustainable seafood. In addition, Shaw’s will also provide fresh product verified through the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), a nonprofit marine science center. Shaw’s is the first New England-based retailer with fresh product certified by the MSC. …
NOAA: U.S. Domestic Seafood Landings & Values Increase In 2010
U.S. commercial fishermen landed 8.2 billion pounds of seafood in 2010, valued at $4.5 billion, an increase of 200 million pounds and more than $600 million in value over 2009, according to a new report released today by NOAA. This report shows U.S. fishermen, who meet high environmental and safety standards, continue to be competitive in the dynamic, fast-paced global seafood marketplace. …
Prominent Gloucester Fish Auction House Sold
President and CEO Larry Ciulla said the family sold for an undisclosed amount to Kristian Kristensen, the president and owner of Zeus Packing Co., a dogfish and skate processor that has been a tenant at the Ciullas' facility. …