Farming, Transportation Has Opened The Window On Oyster Season

Oysters used to be a seasonal treat. Fans of the briny bivalve would exercise caution to eat them only during months with an “R” in the name. But thanks to modern practices, you can eat them year-round.

Dungeness Crab Sells For $2.90 A Pound

March 30, 2016 Vince Cestone, KRON

Crews at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf were getting the crab pots hoisted up and loaded on the boats, ready to go to sea and take advantage of what is left of the season. Crab fishermen headed out as soon as the price was set at $2.90 a pound, and there were plenty of boats to follow.

Traceability In Seafood Chain About Money, Not Just Ethics

A coalition of environmentalists and seafood industry professionals is campaigning to make the case that traceability in the seafood industry is about success in the marketplace as much as it’s about ethics.

Why Whole Foods Wants A Slower-Growing Chicken

March 30, 2016 Dan Charles, NPR

A century ago, your typical chicken was really kind of scrawny. It took about four months to grow to a weight of 3 pounds. One result: Americans really didn't eat much chicken.

Mexico Clears Canadian Poultry Meat For Import

Duck and other poultry from Canada may again be exported to Mexico, for the first time since 2004.