FDA Refuses Antibiotic Contaminated Shrimp from 2 BAP-Certified Processors and Continues to Reject Short-Weighted Indonesian Shrimp

November 11, 2024 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released detailed data regarding fifty-seven (57) seafood entry line refusals in October, of which five (8.8%) were for shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics, along with an additional entry line refusal of shrimp for the same reason in September that was not previously reported.

Prime Shrimp Expands Retail Footprint to Include Select Whole Foods Market Locations Across the United States

November 7, 2024 Prime Shrimp

Prime Shrimp, an innovator in the protein space focused on generating more shrimp consumption, announced its expansion into select Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S. Four of Prime Shrimp’s most popular flavors—Signature, Lemon & Cracked Pepper, Garlic Herb Butter, and New Orleans-Style BBQ are now available across more than 200 stores spanning the Northeast, North-Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South, and Southwest.

Global Convenor of the Responsible Seafood Movement Hosts Largest Annual Member Gathering Yet

The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions is the global convenor in the responsible seafood movement. Its annual member gathering, the Alliance Conference, hosts representatives from leading NGOs, businesses, foundations, and academia. Conference attendees are united in the belief that if we work together, responsible seafood production and trade can protect our ocean and the people who depend on it. This year’s four-day event, held last month in Cancun, Mexico, was its best-attended yet.

Whitefish Remains Vanguard of Sustainable Seafood Market

November 7, 2024 Marine Stewardship Council

Whitefish fisheries including pollock, cod, haddock and hake, remain at the forefront of the sustainable seafood market, with almost three quarters of the global whitefish catch engaged with the MSC’s sustainable seafood program at the

ASC Greece Discovery Tour Gives Retail Seafood Buyers and Journalists Immersive Mediterranean Aquaculture Experience

Last month, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) hosted eight retail seafood buyers and North American journalists in Greece for a four-day, bespoke, immersive tour of Mediterranean aquaculture.