Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and Hilborn Lab Launch Updated Fishery Improvement Project Database

While mainly intended for use by fisheries management researchers, the database is also an important tool for industry and non-profit stakeholders to understand how internal and external factors affect FIP performance and success.

Maine 2023 Commercial Fisheries Value Increases by More than $25 Million

2023 was another strong year for Maine commercial fishermen who earned $611,277,692 at the dock, which was an increase of more than $25 million over 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR).

Konscious Foods Unveils Three New Wow-worthy Offerings

March 19, 2024 Konscious Foods

Konscious Foods, a plant-based foods brand, announced the launch of three new products at Expo West: Smoked Salmon, Kimbap Korean Veggie Rice Roll, and Salmon Avocado Roll.

Legislation to Require Restaurants and Delis to Add Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fish and Shrimp Goes to Senate Committee March 20

HB66 gives businesses the option of labeling fish or shrimp as imported, rather than as being from a specific country. The bill also requires that fish and shrimp be labeled as farm-raised or wild fish. All provisions related to advertising fish and shrimp were removed from the bill.

Gorton’s Seafood Planning $89M Production Facility in Lebanon

The frozen seafood producer’s $89.3 million facility will be located at 419 S. Mt. Zion Road next to the United States Cold Storage warehouse in Lebanon Business Park.