Groups Begin Regional Traceability Program For Gulf Of Mexico Seafood

The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC), Trace Register, LLC, and MRAG Americas, Inc. have begun a regional traceability program aimed at ensuring confidence in the market about Gulf of Mexico seafood. This program will empower the regional fisheries management bodies, the seafood industry, and consumers by providing critical information about seafood from the Gulf as it travels from the boat to the plate.

California Anglers Report Slow Start To Salmon Season

California anglers Monday hoped to see better catches coming in a day after the first full-fledged commercial salmon season in three years got off to a slow start.

Costs Take Bite Out Of Catfish

The shrinking U.S. catfish industry has reached the restaurant menu and table. Distributors are rationing their supplies, forcing some restaurateurs to raise prices or drop the Southern favorite from the menu altogether.

May 31 Deadline In Foster Farms' Second Annual Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest

May 5, 2011 Foster Farms

Foster Farms announces the last call for entries for its 2011 Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest. The West Coast's premier Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest invites home, amateur and professional chefs residing in California, Oregon and Washington to submit their prized, original chicken recipes featuring fresh chicken and locally-inspired ingredients for consideration.

New Announcements Bode Well For Korean Beef Trade

National Meat Association welcomed an announcement today by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk indicating that once the U.S.-South Korea (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, the United States will request consultations under the existing beef Protocol with South Korea to discuss the Protocol’s full application.