All About Food: ‘Artisanal’ Fish Farming Is On The Rise

A company called Skuna Bay has established a new paradigm for fish farming off the coast of Vancouver Island. It might be called “artisanal.” The fish are raised in their natural ocean environment in fast-flowing, glacier-fed currents of clear water with perfect salinity. In contrast to traditional farms, the company’s pens, 20 miles or more off the coast, have a ratio of 98.5% water to1% salmon.

Cooke Aquaculture Eyes Shelburne, Nova Scotia-Area Salmon Farms By Spring

Cooke Aquaculture wants to have farmed salmon swimming in Shelburne County by the spring. The New Brunswick-based company’s subsidiary, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., has applied to the federal government for approval to build two large salmon farms in Jordan Bay, near Shelburne.

Seafood Importer Employs DNA Testing To Battle 'Rampant' Seafood Mislabeling

January 6, 2012 Randy Shore, Vancouver Sun

Cheaper DNA testing technology is making it easier than ever for regulators and seafood firms to crack down on seafood mislabelling. So, Victoria-based seafood importer Tradex foods in December implemented DNA testing on seafood processed in China for its Sinbad house label.

American Pie Council Invokes The Nation To "Party Hearty" On National Pie Day, Jan. 23

January 6, 2012 American Pie Council

Throwing a pie baking – and pie tasting – party for friends or coworkers, or to raise money for a favorite charity, are all delicious ways to celebrate National Pie Day on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Why is National Pie Day celebrated on Jan. 23 or 1/23? Because celebrating the wholesome goodness of pie is as easy as 1-2-3!

Rich Products Corp Recalls 1/4 Sheet Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake

January 6, 2012 FDA

Rich Products Corporation recalled its 1/4 (quarter) Sheet Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored (Product Code: 00405) on January 5, 2012, because small plastic fragments from the packaging were found on top of the product. The size of the fragments range from 1/4 (one fourth) to 3/4 (three fourths) inches.