Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) Establishes Ken Conrad Memorial Fund

Ken Conrad started in the restaurant business at the age of 10 washing dishes in his father’s restaurant. Ken was President and CEO of Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant in Greensboro, N.C. and continued after retirement serving as Chairman of the Board.

NOAA: US Fisheries Management Clears High Bar For Sustainability

NOAA Fisheries has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed self-assessment that shows the standards of the United States fishery management system under the Magnuson-Stevens Act more than meet the criteria of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s ecolabelling guidelines. These same guidelines serve as a basis for many consumer seafood certification and ranking schemes. The assessment demonstrates that the U.S. fisheries management system is particularly strong when considering responsiveness and science-based criteria.

National Shrimp Council Shares Highlights Of Its 'Celebrate With Shrimp' Initiative

February 2, 2016 NFI Shrimp Council

In an effort to secure a spot for shrimp on holiday and party menus nationwide, The National Fisheries Institute Shrimp Council teamed up with Calphalon®  and  four talented bloggers to showcase the ease-of-preparation and versatility of America’s favorite seafood. 

Day-To-Day Reputation Management

February 2, 2016 The Beef Checkoff Program

Each day, hundreds of news messages reach you whether it be via Facebook, Twitter, USA Today or Beef Magazine. The headlines above are some of the positive messages you might have seen in the past few months, but what about those that are less favorable? And what is your beef checkoff doing day-to-day on your behalf to share accurate information about your industry?

National Pork Industry Forum To Be Held March 3-5

February 2, 2016 The National Pork Board

Delegates from across the United States will gather in Indianapolis, March 3-5 for the annual National Pork Industry Forum.