Oyster Farm Making A Splash In Pensacola

March 29, 2017 Kathryn Daniel, WEAR

Donnie McMahon and Jonathan York have been friends for years. This past fall, they became co-workers in the Pensacola Bay Oyster Company. "At first, I thought it was another hobby of his and the more and more he made me watch the videos, I thought, 'You know what, we've got something here,'" York shared.

Lt. Gov. Nungesser Announces Search For Chefs For 10th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off

March 29, 2017 Louisiana Seafood Board

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board have begun the search for chefs to participate in the 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, which will be held Tuesday, June 20 at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Chefs from across the state who meet the eligibility standards are once again invited to submit applications by the Friday, April 28 deadline.

The NFI Salmon Council Announces New Member

March 29, 2017 NFI Salmon Council

AquaChile has joined the NFI Salmon Council as its newest member. The aquaculture outfit produces Atlantic and Pacific salmon, Sea Trout and Tilapia, providing products to more than 30 countries across 5 continents.

NCC Calls For Withdrawal Of Draconian 'GIPSA Rules'

In comments filed today with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), the National Chicken Council (NCC) explained in great detail the numerous reasons why the agency's interim final rule and proposed rules are ill-advised, would inflict billions of dollars of economic harm to American agriculture, exceed GIPSA's statutory authority, and represent an arbitrary and capricious abuse of federal regulatory authority.

Nathan's Famous Announces Partnership With Major League Baseball

March 29, 2017 Smithfield Foods

Nathan's Famous and Major League Basebal (MLB) have announced a partnership making Nathan's Famous the Official Hot Dog of MLB and a proud supporter of its "PLAY BALL" initiative, promoting participation in all forms of baseball and softball with a special focus on engaging youth.