Irvington Seafood Recalls “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw Meat” Because of Possible Health Risk

May 21, 2024 FDA

Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, is recalling its 1 lb. packages of “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

Alaska Native Artist Rico Worl Designs Alaska Seafood Formline Series

ASMI is proud to announce a project designed to elevate the Alaska Native connection to our vital Alaska seafood species on the global stage. “Use of designs will be limited to ASMI. Our staff and contractors met with Rico for training on the cultural significance of the designs and their appropriate use and we’re honored to add them to our library,” says former ASMI Senior Director of Global Marketing & Strategy Hannah Lindoff who led the collaboration for ASMI. 

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is Accepting Proposals for GOMESA Project

Proposals, which are restricted to projects within Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, must meet one or more of the following criteria: projects and activities for the purposes of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses; mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife or natural resources; implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plan; mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through the funding of onshore infrastructure projects; and planning assistance and the administrative costs of compliance.

Wanda Fish Unveils its First Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Toro Sashimi

May 20, 2024 Wanda Fish

Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish, Ltd. unveils its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addresses the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish.

Joachim Wessel Becomes New MD for Cermaq Chile

May 16, 2024 Cermaq Chile

Joachim Wessel, currently Commercial and Supply Chain Director, is named replacement of Pedro Courard. Joachim joined Cermaq at the start of 2020 and has a long and successful career in the salmon industry; he has worked for major companies such as Mowi and AquaChile and previously was a CEO of another salmon company, Friosur.