Month: May 2017

Crystal Valley Foods Announces Acquisition Of Team Produce International Inc.

May 2, 2017 Crystal Valley Foods

Crystal Valley Foods (Crystal Valley) announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of Team Produce International Inc. (Team), a leading marketer and importer of fresh asparagus, berries, stone fruit and other specialty items from Central and South America. The acquisition further enhances Crystal Valley’s ability to diversify and offer premium fresh specialty fruits and vegetables to its customers throughout North America. …

Shrimp Season Closes West Of Gulfport MS Ship Channel

May 1, 2017 Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Friday, April 28, that beginning May 1, all waters south of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel are closed to shrimping. …

Mississippi Commercial Red Drum Season Opens May 1

May 1, 2017 Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

The commercial fishing season for Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) will open at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 1, officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said Friday. …

NFI Issues Statement On The Passing Of Robert Erkins

May 1, 2017 National Fisheries Institute

Robert A. Erkins embraced a global view of the seafood community when such a view was novel if not visionary. It was with that same practical perspective that he looked at the importance of aquaculture. He created what was the largest trout company in the world and served as chairman of the National Fisheries Institute from 1967 to 1968. …

How To Control Invasive Wild Boars? Make Sausage

May 1, 2017 Judy Walker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Let's be real: Louisiana doesn't need another sausage. We are rich in sausage traditions of all kinds. But a sausage that can help solve one of the state's multitude of environmental problems? Which also happens to be delicious? Area supermarkets are already stocking up. …