Gulf Seafood Seeks New Approach to Compete With Imports

The billion dollar question haunting the Gulf seafood industry, as well as fisheries across the U.S, is how domestic seafood can compete with imports when fish in the freezers or on the counters of almost every grocery store, and in the kitchen of almost every restaurant, comes from another country? Countries that often fail to impose any semblance of quality control or inspections.

Premium Australian Oyster Fishery Returns to Growth

June 25, 2019 Andrew Spence, The Lead

A major Australian oyster fishery known for its pristine waters and strict biosecurity controls is ramping up production again after a three-year program to safeguard itself against Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS).

Tyson Brand and Hillshire Farm Spice Up Mealtime with Mexico’s Tajín Clásico Seasoning

June 25, 2019 Tyson Foods

Today, the Tyson® and Hillshire Farm® brands, in partnership with Tajín,® one of Mexico’s most recognized chili lime seasoning brands, announced the launch of five new products featuring the popular Tajín® Clásico Seasoning. Tajín’s authentic flavor is a unique blend of mild chili peppers, dehydrated lime juice and sea salt. It is primarily used to enhance the flavor of desserts, vegetables, fresh fruit and now, protein.

US Poultry Sector Well Positioned to Withstand Profitability Pressure

June 25, 2019 CoBank

The U.S. chicken industry has experienced an unprecedented run of historic profitability since 2012 and responded by significantly increasing production and processing capacity. Six new poultry processing plants are expected to be operating by 2020, while production and supplies of competing animal proteins are also expanding.

Oscar Mayer Hotdoggers Give Newman a Lesson on Riding “Shotbun” in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

June 25, 2019 Kraft Heinz Company

Fasten your “meatbelts” — Oscar Mayer and NASCAR driver Ryan Newman are heading to the hot dog brand’s hometown of Chicago for the Camping World 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, June 30.