Lemon Growers Unhappy With Argentine Lemon Rule
Local citrus growers are crying foul over the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to allow the import of lemons from northwest Argentina. …
Year: 2016
OPMA & TWPA Showing Support With Christmas FoodShare
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA), and the Toronto Wholesale Produce Association (TWPA) coordinated a massive food initiative this past weekend to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for 2,000 Ontario families in need. …
Will Apalachicola Oysters Survive 'Water Wars'?
Any day now, a U.S. Supreme Court special master is expected to issue a ruling Apalachicola Bay oystermen say will determine the fate of their industry. …
Governor McAuliffe Announces Expansion Of Major Aquaculture Producer In Henry County
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Blue Ridge Aquaculture will invest $3.2 million to expand its aquaculture operation in Henry County and create five new jobs. Founded in 1993, Blue Ridge Aquaculture is the largest producer of aquaculture-raised tilapia in the world using an environmentally sensitive, indoor recirculating system; producing 4 million pounds of tilapia a year and shipping between 10,000 and 20,000 pounds of live tilapia each day. …
Diners Still Have A Crustacean Crush As Lobster Prices Jump
Americans still have a crush on the crustaceans, and many are more than willing to pay up. Even after the price increase this year, Robinson says he hasn’t lost any business. The 4 ounces (113.4 grams) of wild-caught Maine lobster that he drizzles with butter and a touch of mayonnaise on a bread roll remain his best-selling item. …
