US Brings Down Dumping Duty For Thai Shrimp

The United States has lowered its anti-dumping duty on Thai shrimp, which will facilitate market access after Thailand has faced tough competition with export rivals for many years.

Lisa Goche To Join Best Aquaculture Practices Certification Management Team

The Global Aquaculture Alliance, the leading standards-setting organization for farmed seafood, has selected certification management specialist Lisa Goché as vice president of the Best Aquaculture Practices division of GAA.

Fruge Seafood Company Has Launched Its Brand New Interactive Website

August 5, 2011 Fruge Seafood

In addition to detailed information like preparation tips and nutritional facts for every single product offered, the site also features Fruge Seafood’s three-state delivery area and ordering schedule. Plus, fun content like the “Fishin’ Tales” section, which highlights a guest chef, customer testimonials and industry news.

Umami Sustainable Seafood Farm Confirms Natural Bluefin Tuna Spawning

Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc., a holding company of fish farming operations supplying sashimi-grade Northern Bluefin Tuna to the global market, has obtained DNA evidence confirming natural spawning of Bluefin Tuna at its Kali Tuna facility in Croatia.

Farmed Oyster Sales Up 34% In Virginia

Virginia’s oyster aquaculture industry continued to expand rapidly last year as farmers reported a 34 percent increase in sales of the Chesapeake Bay delicacy.