Mussel King Gets $5.8 Million Boost To Expand Frozen Product Line

A major P.E.I. mussel processing company is hoping to bite into the global marketplace by offering it a variety of flavours. Mussel King in Morell got a financial boost on Thursday to the tune of $5.8 million.

Clearwater Seafoods Income Fund To Become Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated

July 27, 2011 Clearwater

Clearwater Seafoods Income Fund announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated, Clearwater Seafoods Holding Trust, Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership, CS ManPar Inc. and 7914091 Canada Inc. setting out the principal terms of a proposed arrangement under section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act to convert the Fund to a publicly traded corporation which will be named "Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated".

Canfisco & Ocean Fisheries Consolidate B.C. Processing Plant Operations

The Canadian Fishing Company (Canfisco) and Ocean Fisheries decided to put all of their processing assets together as of June 1, essentially becoming one company at least on the production side. Both company say that they will be remaining competitors when the fish that was processed in Prince Rupert eventually makes it to the supermarket shelf.

Seafood Twice A Week Will Keep Heart & Health At Their Peak

July 26, 2011 Shrimp Council

The new and improved Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that all Americans, including pregnant women, eat at least two servings (eight ounces) of seafood every week.  Wondering how you'll manage fitting seafood into your diet twice a week? Look no further than the nutrient filled, protein packed, super shellfish — shrimp.

Shrimp Farmed Locally May Soon Hit Plates In Las Vegas' Restaurants

Starting in September, restaurants such as RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay and Nove at the Palms might be serving locally grown shrimp from the Blue Oasis shrimp farm in North Las Vegas.