Appetite for Sustainable Seafood Resilient Despite Tough Economic Times

November 4, 2024 Marine Stewardship Council

Support for sustainable fishing and seafood from retailers and consumers remains resilient despite ongoing cost of living crises globally according to the MSC’s latest Annual Report, Celebrating Leadership in Sustainable Fishing.

Elevation Foods Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Soy in Hannaford Seafood Salad

November 4, 2024 FDA

Danvers, Massachusetts. R. Walters LLC dba Elevation Foods is recalling 1,668 units of mislabeled Hannaford Seafood Salad 12oz because it contains an undeclared Soy allergen. Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

50 Seafood Suppliers Join ReposiTrak’s Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

October 31, 2024 ReposiTrak

These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance well before the January 2026 deadline.

Global North’s Growing Appetite for Farmed Salmon Imperils Communities’ Access to Local Fish

October 31, 2024 Oceana

Despite industry claims to the contrary, these findings highlight how the growing appetite for expensive farmed salmon can leave coastal communities struggling to access affordable local fish like sardines and anchovies. Instead, these small pelagic fish are frequently caught, processed, and “reduced” to fishmeal and fish oil, almost all of which is used to feed farmed fish. These ‘reduction fisheries’ account for 26% of global ocean catch.

Dickie’s Seafood Goes Out of Business, Looks to Sell Longtime Northside Facility

The nearly 50-year-old Richmond company, known for its deviled crab and boiled shrimp that was sold in grocery stores, has ceased operations and is in the process of selling off its assets, including its 16,000-square-foot building at 1508 Brook Road.