Catfish Farmers Ask USDA To Reel In Imports

Elected officials, chefs and U.S. catfish farmers said at a public hearing recently that they support new USDA requirements for the inspection and regulation of all domestic and imported catfish sold in America

Maryland Increases Fall Bushel Limit For Female Crabs

Maryland watermen will be able to catch more female crabs this fall. The Department of Natural Resources announced the change Thursday, saying fisheries managers determined the increase won't negatively impact the population, which is rebounding after a sharp decline.

Canada Implements New, Faster Testing Method For Shellfish Toxins

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has developed an innovative new paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) testing method. It detects which toxins are present in mussels, clams, oysters and scallops, and at what concentration. This will provide an important early warning for potential toxic outbreaks.

Chef Cory Bahr Crowned King Of Louisiana Seafood

New Orleans- Chef Cory Bahr of Sage Restaurant in Monroe was crowned King of Louisiana Seafood today after winning the 4th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB).

Santa Monica Seafood Announces Opening Of Phoenix Office

June 2, 2011 Santa Monica Seafood

Santa Monica Seafood announced today that they have opened their new Phoenix, AZ distribution hub and will be providing delivery 4 days a week to the area. The building, located at 5522 W. Roosevelt Street, Ste. 4, Phoenix, AZ 85043, features a 1330 square foot office space and a 3830 foot warehouse space. The building will house sales and customer service offices, two loading docks and refrigerated and frozen storage.