Seafood Symphony Attracts Eclectic Entries

January 30, 2017 Laine Welch, Cordova Times

Candied salmon ice cream … poke snack kits … salmon bisque baby food … fish skin tote bags and pet oils … Those are among the more than 20 new items to be revealed this week at the industry’s most popular annual seafood soiree: the Alaska Symphony of Seafood, where the public is invited to taste and vote on their favorites.

First Commercial Fish Farm Proposed For Strait Of Juan De Fuca

January 30, 2017 Alison Morrow, KING

A proposed commercial fish farm would be the first of its kind for the Strait of Juan de Fuca. If allowed, the fish farm would increase Atlantic salmon production in the Port Angeles area by 20 percent.

Mercer Island Seafood Seller Expands With Freshy’s Local Market

January 30, 2017 Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times

Bryce Caldwell, who has operated Freshy’s Seafood Market on Mercer Island since 2010, plans to open a broader store with organic produce, dairy, seafood and meat mainly from King, Snohomish, Pierce, Skagit, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties.

Governor Haslam, Commissioner Boyd Announce Williams Sausage Company To Expand In Union City

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd and Williams Sausage Company, Inc. officials announced today that the longtime Tennessee food manufacturer will build a second plant in Union City. The expansion will create 226 new jobs in Obion County over the next five years.

National Pork Board Launches Sweepstakes To Recognize America's Love Of Pork

January 30, 2017 National Pork Board

Through April 15, Americans have the chance to be rewarded for something they're doing now more than ever before…eating pork. Whether trying one of the year's hottest flavor trends for tonight's dinner at home, enjoying a new dish at a favorite restaurant or serving up a spread for an upcoming game day or celebration, pork lovers who share a photo of the pork on their fork—or spoon, kebab, grill, plate or bowl – in social media will have the chance to win a $10 coupon good for a purchase of fresh pork, as well as other daily prizes totaling more than $10,000.1