Seafood

SFP 2023 Reduction Report Shows Continued Drop in Fisheries Performance

May 16, 2024 Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)

New reports by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) released (part 2) and October 2023 (part 1) show declines in performance of key reduction fisheries for the sixth year in a row, highlighting the need for more active and long-term industry engagement to ensure good fisheries management. Two more fisheries dropped into the “poorly managed” category: Chilean jack mackerel – SE Pacific (Peru), and blue whiting – NE Atlantic (which dropped after moving up in 2022). …

Panos Brands Acquires The Santa Barbara Smokehouse

May 16, 2024 PANOS Brands

Santa Barbara Smokehouse is a leader in producing smoked salmon of the highest quality. SBS artisanal products are smoked in a smokehouse burning full logs in an open fire kiln. In addition to being served in foodservice channels, including many of the world’s finest restaurants and premier hotels, SBS products also are available in traditional retail outlets.  …

Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) Hosts Fly-In to Advocate for Legislation to Support the Expansion of U.S. Offshore Aquaculture

May 16, 2024 Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS)

As demand for sustainable protein rises, aquaculture, which is one of the most sustainable forms of protein production today, has become the fastest growing food production sector globally – producing half of the seafood consumed worldwide. But inefficient federal permitting processes and a lack of regulatory certainty in the U.S. has hindered growth of America’s aquaculture industry. As a result, the U.S. ranks only 17th in aquaculture production with the U.S. aquaculture market valued at $1.5 billion – only 0.6% of the $263 billion global aquaculture market. The U.S. imports up to 80% of its seafood – mainly from Asia and Europe. …

Inland Seafood Evolves into Inland Foods, Reflecting Expanded Product Offerings

May 15, 2024 Inland Foods

Inland Seafood, a prominent supplier of top-quality seafood to the foodservice and retail sectors, proudly announces its transformation to Inland Foods. This rebranding initiative aligns with the company’s long-standing commitment to offering an extensive array of premium products beyond seafood. …

Final Rule: Framework Action to Update Private Angling Red Snapper Calibrations and Gray Snapper Catch Limits in the Gulf of Mexico

May 15, 2024 NOAA Fisheries Southeast

NOAA Fisheries is implementing a final rule for a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) to update the private angling red snapper calibration ratios and increase Gulf gray snapper catch limits.  …