Octopus Farming in The U.S. Would be Banned Under a New Bill in Congress

July 30, 2024 Bill Chappell, NPR

A controversial plan to commercially farm octopus for meat has led to a U.S. bill that would ban the practice, along with any imports linked to it. Bipartisan legislation to ban octopus farming was introduced in Congress on Friday, after NPR reported on the issue.

Echo Falls Expands Product Line with New Smoked Yellowfin Tuna

July 30, 2024 Ocean Beauty

Ocean Beauty Seafoods is expanding its Echo Falls smoked seafood product line by introducing a new oakwood smoked yellowfin tuna product. The nation’s leading premium smoked seafood brand, Echo Falls includes a wide range of salmon products in addition to the new tuna offering.

Hannaford Supermarkets Recognized by Gulf of Maine Research Institute for Its Commitment to Supporting the Local Seafood Economy

July 29, 2024 Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets was recently honored by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) with one of three inaugural “Gulf of Maine Tastemaker” awards, recognizing local businesses for their exceptional contributions to the seafood industry.

Brownsville Shrimping Industry Struggles Against Farm-Raised Imports

July 29, 2024 Steve Clark, MyRGV

It’s not just one thing making it harder and harder to make a living harvesting Gulf shrimp these days. Manpower shortage is a big one. But the primary culprit is imported shrimp.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Joint Statement – Additional Detections of MSX in Prince Edward Island

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk.