Seafood consumers from Topeka to Tupelo are becoming more demanding in knowing exactly where seafood in their market basket was caught, landed and processed.
Sustainable, traceable, local –words that once held little interest for the average consumer are now key components of seafood purchases.
A year-old voluntary program comprised of seafood businesses in the five Gulf States is telling a unique story while helping ensure confidence in the marketplace by sharing vital information from vessel to plate.
The Gulf Seafood Trace program, coordinated by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, is aimed at driving increased demand for U.S. Gulf seafood products from both seafood buyers and consumers.
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