After sampling menu items at 24 restaurants randomly chosen across the city, SeaD Consulting’s investigators discovered that nearly 30% of the dishes sampled—more than one in four—were misrepresented. Seven out of the 24 restaurants were misleading customers by advertising shrimp as Gulf shrimp when, in fact, it was imported. …
To qualify for the “healthy” claim a product needs to: Contain a specific Food Group Equivalents (FGE) quantity from one or more food group(s) or subgroup(s), including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (fat-free and low-fat), and/or protein foods; and meet set % DV thresholds for the three dietary components of public health concern – sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat. …
In 2026 the EU will be requiring that suppliers of seafood have the capability of reporting “relevant data in a sortable format” within 24 hours of processing. The US is predicted to follow the EU by increasing traceability requirements for all food consumed. …
Through this partnership, Get Maine Lobster introduces easy-to-prepare meal kits featuring Geoffrey’s unique take on beloved seafood recipes. Ideal for group dining, each kit includes fresh ingredients, straightforward preparation instructions and a list of recommended pantry items to complement the dish. …
The findings, published in the international journal Food Control, offer reasons for optimism following 10 years of research and lab testing, and extensive collaboration among academics, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, including restaurants and fisheries. …
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