Uesugi’s 2018 Fall harvest Season Will be its Last

January 28, 2019 Uesugi Farms

“Due to market conditions and factors outside of its control, Uesugi Farms has made the difficult decision to wind down its operations at the conclusion of the 2018 Fall harvest season. Uesugi’s priority is to maximize the value of its assets and implement plans to work with customers, vendors, lenders, employees and others to obtain the best outcome possible for all its stakeholders. ”

When It Comes To Buying Seafood, There Are Five Kinds Of People

January 25, 2019 Erica Curles, Sciworthy

According to research by the University of Kassel in Germany, people can be separated into five main groups based on what’s important to them about a farmed fish product.

H-E-B’s First Seafood Venue is Opening in Houston this Weekend

January 25, 2019 Brandon Scott, KHOU11

H-E-B is opening its first exclusive seafood spot in southwest Houston.

Industry Gathers At SIRF Soirée

Last week the seafood industry gathered in beautiful Coronado, California for the 6th annual Seafood Industry Research Fund’s (SIRF) Soirée benefit dinner. The evening brought together the SIRF Board of Directors and supporters to raise both awareness and funds for SIRF. Held in conjunction with the National Fisheries Institute’s Global Seafood Market Conference, this year’s event took place at the Coronado Island’s Community Center.

Lightlife Introduces a Plant-Based Burger

January 25, 2019 Lightlife Foods

Lightlife Foods is introducing a new plant-based burger that delivers the sensory experience consumers crave from a beef burger. Created with culinary expertise, familiar ingredients, and balanced nutrition, the Lightlife® Burger is the hero of a new pea protein-based product line free of GMOs, gluten, soy and artificial flavors.