Turbana Expands Tropicals Line To Include Seven New, Unique Options

April 28, 2014 Turbana

Turbana Corporation, the expert in tropical produce, announced today that it has expanded its Tropicals program to include seven new tasty items. Groovy Coconut, Aji Cachucha, Avocado, Ginger, Habanero Pepper, Malanga Amarilla and Sour Orange have been added, which, combined with Turbana’s existing tropicals (Aloe Vera, Batata, Calabaza, Chayote, Dry Coconut, Malanga Coco, Malanga Lila, Malanga Blanca, Yellow Yam, Yuca, Ñame, and Eddo), offer retailers a total of nineteen unique choices that Turbana believes are fundamental to the tropical selection of any store.

Caribbean Conch, Lobster Trade Under Threat, Officials Say

The future of the Caribbean’s conch and lobster fisheries remains under threat despite regional efforts to protect it, regional fisheries officials said Wednesday.

Lobster Processing Plant Nearing Fruition In Portland, ME

April 25, 2014 Steve Minich, WMTW

It appears only a few logistical hurdles are all that stand in the way of a new lobster processing plant opening up along Portland’s Maine State Pier.

Sustainable Seafood Pioneers Formalize Partnership

April 25, 2014 EcoFish

Two of the nation’s sustainable seafood pioneers announced their recent business partnership. EcoFish and Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program, both conceived in 1999, formalized their long-standing collaborative relationship, with EcoFish becoming one of Seafood Watch’s first official “Business Partners”.

Boulder Sausage Introduces A Gluten-Free, Cranberry Orange Breakfast Sausage

April 25, 2014 Boulder Sausage

Boulder Sausage is one of the few companies to offer a variety of delicious sausages actually certified “Gluten-Free” by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). Their latest customer favorite is Cranberry Orange Breakfast Sausage, made with whole Cranberries, Cinnamon, Orange and sweetened with Agave Nectar.