Maristella's Fine Foods Seafood Pot Pies Entered Into IBSS New Product Showcase
Maristella’s Fine Foods announced they will be introducing a line of four new all natural seafood pot pies at the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show. …
Month: February 2012
Massachusetts Shellfish Plant In Jeopardy Again
A year after it was threatened with closure, only to be saved at the last minute through the work of local legislators, the shellfish purification plant on Plum Island is again facing an uncertain future. …
ISSF Calls On WCPFC To Implement 'Complete Closure' Of Purse Seine Fishery To Protect Bigeye Tuna
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its position statement for the upcoming 8th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to be held this March in Guam. Noting the findings of the WCPFC Scientific Committee, ISSF is calling for member nations to take a more aggressive approach in efforts to implement conservation management measures that protect tuna stocks and the region’s greater marine environment. …
CDFA Plans Hearings To Consider Changes To California Cantaloupe Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has planned two public hearings to discuss possible changes in the California Cantaloupe Program, California’s marketing order for cantaloupes, including a more detailed food safety program. …
Carl Hoverson Becomes New NPPGA Chairman
For the second consecutive year, a large process potato grower will head the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association. Jeff VanRay from Pingree, North Dakota passed the gavel to Larimore, North Dakota grower Carl Hoverson at last Tuesday's annual banquet. …
