Melissa’s Introduces Steamed Artichoke Hearts

September 19, 2014 Melissa’s Produce

Artichokes are an edible member of the thistle family and actually the immature bud of what would be a large sunflower-like blossom if not picked for consumption. The meaty base of the globe is called the heart and is considered a culinary delicacy.

Coastline Family Farms Promotes Alison Pilcher

September 19, 2014 Coastline Family Farms

Coastline Family Farms (CFF) is thrilled to announce Alison Pilcher as the company’s new Sales Professional. Alison has been with CFF for 14 years as a sales assistant.  Alison, known for her amazing ability to recognize customers by voice, has grown tremendously over the past 14 years. She always exhibits amazing dedication and a positive attitude. Her work ethic is undeniably inspiring. Alison has proven to be a great asset to the company and its customers.

Trading Fins For Shells, Chilmark, MA Fishermen See Future In Oysters

Tim Broderick was the captain of the 55-foot fishing dragger Four Kids, and for five seasons he’d go out into Vineyard Sound and pull nets to harvest fluke. But over the years fishing has become harder and not as profitable. This summer he sold the dragger to Stanley Larsen of Menemsha Fish Market.

Sen. Rubio Introduces Legislation With Initiatives Advanced By GSI

September 18, 2014 Ed Lallo, Gulf Seafood News

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced legislation, including key initiatives advanced by the Gulf Seafood Institute (GSI), laying groundwork for Gulf seafood community priorities in the upcoming reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA). As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Senator Rubio’s bill, the Florida Fisheries Improvement Act, outlines priorities improving fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic regions.

Mississippi Sound Oyster Season Will Open On 'Pathetic' Reefs

September 18, 2014 Paul Hampton, Sun Herald

The Mississippi Sound oyster reefs are either depleted or stressed, according to the latest assessment by the Department of Marine Resources, but there will still be an oyster season this fall that could extend into winter.