SCS Accredited To Certify Farmed Seafood To ASC Chain Of Custody Standards

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has been accredited to certify processors, distributors and other participants in the supply chain of custody under the new Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standards, effective immediately.

Shrimp Season Officially Under Way In South Carolina

Monday marked the first day of the 2012 shrimp season in South Carolina, as the S.C. Department of Natural Resources lifted its restrictions on provisional trawling areas.

Maristella's Fine Foods Expands Product Line Into Whole Food Markets, Kings & Market Basket

April 19, 2012 Maristella’s Fine Foods

Maristella’s Fine Foods announced today they have reached agreements with several regions of Whole Food Markets, Market Basket and Kings to sell their Authentic Sicilian, All Natural Arborio Rice Seafood Arancini’s. The Arancini line, inspired by an old family recipe, is made with authentic Italian Arborio Rice harvested from the Po Valley in Northern Italy. This traditional Sicilian treat is made with a three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, peas, all natural herbs and the finest of seafood. The new line will be sold in over 250 new retail locations throughout the United States.

Royal Van Zanten Enjoys Successful Launch Of Celosia Deep Purple

April 19, 2012 Royal Van Zanten

This week saw the official launch of the Celosia Deep Purple® concept by Royal Van Zanten and its growers Ammerlaan-Sosef and the Westlandse Plantenkwekerij (WPK).

Carpinteria Flower Industry Standing Strong

Flower growers in Carpinteria, the biggest flower-producing region in the state, are working together to try to keep up as their foreign rivals grow more and more competitive.