Project To Forecast Maine Lobster Season Seeking NASA Funding

A research proposal from Maine chosen to compete for NASA funding aims to predict the movements of key species in the Gulf of Maine and provide seasonal forecasts for the lobster industry.

'Certified Authentic Louisiana' Labeling Runs Into Trouble

While the Certified Authentic Louisiana brand is designed to help distinguish local shrimp on store shelves, some shrimp processors have found the program's strict requirements don't line up with the realities of their businesses. Some are opting out of the program altogether.

NFI Shrimp Council & OXO Reel In Success With Online 'Shrimp Showdown'

April 10, 2014 NFI Shrimp Council

Seizing the influence of wildly popular food bloggers, the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Shrimp Council and OXO recently activated an online promotion, “Shrimp Showdown,” to drive awareness about shrimp during Lent. The Council and OXO challenged 30 bloggers to each create a unique recipe showcasing nutritious and delicious shrimp and a select set of OXO tools.

Johnsonville Issues Call For Americans To Celebrate Unsung Heroes

April 10, 2014 Johnsonville Sausage, LLC

Johnsonville Sausage launched the next phase of its "Best of US" contest, this time asking Americans to nominate a special group of heroes that reflect the nation's spirit: Volunteer firefighters.

RMC Program To Review Dietary Guidelines Recommendations & Impact On The Meat & Poultry Industry

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is pleased to announce that, Dr. Betsy Booren, American Meat Institute; Karen Shank, Tyson Foods, Inc.; and Dr. Thomas Boileau, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. will be the featured speakers in the AMSA 67th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) Health and Wellness Symposium, on Monday, June 16th. This session will focus on the development of 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which is intended for Americans ages 2 years and over, including those at increased risk of chronic disease, and provide the basis for federal food and nutrition policy and education initiatives.