Organic Formosa Papayas Finally Available In The US

August 11, 2015 HLB Specialties

HLB Specialties, one of North America’s premier papaya grower-packer-shipper, is proud to announce the unprecedented launch of organic Formosa Papayas in the US market. In an effort to promote healthy living with nutritious foods and in keeping with consumer demand for organic, non-GMO products, HLB Specialties is leading the way in the tropical section with their innovative move.

Sun World Licenses Four New South American Grape Marketers

August 11, 2015 Sun World

Sun World International, LLC has appointed four leading grape producer-­?exporters to grow and market its proprietary seedless grapes from vineyards throughout South America.

Juneau Chefs Win National Seafood Cookoff

Juneau’s Beau Schooler and Travis Hotch on Saturday were crowned kings at the Great American Seafood Cookoff in New Orleans. Schooler, co-owner of The Rookery Café, has won a slew of recent accolades for his innovative cooking. Travis Hotch is the evening sous chef at The Rookery. They’re the first Alaskans to win the award.

Oysters Marketed Like Fine Wine? That May Be This Industry's Future

Many wines are classified not by the country where they are produced, but by the specific region where the grapes are harvested – think Napa, Calif., or Bordeaux, France. Now apply that same concept to oysters and you get a sense of a nascent movement here that could change how this beloved Louisiana seafood is harvested and marketed in the future.

FDA Refusals Of Shrimp With Banned Antibiotics Spike Again In July

August 10, 2015 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released to the public information regarding entry line refusals for the month of July. The agency reported refusing a total of 150 seafood entry lines last month. Of these, 54 (36%) were of shrimp entry lines refused for reasons related to banned antibiotics.