Prime Shrimp Brings Fresh Take on Frozen Shrimp to New York City

October 17, 2023 Prime Shrimp

Prime Shrimp is thrilled to announce its retail expansion into New York City. Three flavors of Prime Shrimp products are now available across the New York City Metro Area through FreshDirect. This exciting addition to the brand’s retail reach marks a milestone in Prime Shrimp’s efforts to revolutionize how consumers enjoy shrimp with unparalleled convenience and exceptional taste.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Spotlights Certified Seafood in Sunny SoCal

Global nonprofit the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) kicked off October’s National Seafood Month early by hosting its “Sea Green. Be Green.” dining experience at one of the country’s most noteworthy sustainable seafood restaurants: Chef Andrew Gruel’s flagship Calico Fish House.

Certain Waters for Commercial and Recreational Shrimping to Open, Re-Establish Shrimping Line

In addition to waters previously opened to shrimping on May 22, 2023, all waters south and west of a line beginning at Beacon “18” in the Biloxi Bay Channel, running northwesterly to Beacon “22” in the Biloxi Bay Channel, northwesterly to Beacon “26” in the Biloxi Bay Channel, westerly to Beacon “34” (exclusive of the Biloxi Channel itself), westerly to Beacon “30” in the Biloxi Channel (exclusive of the Biloxi Channel itself) and then due south to a point on Deer Island are hereby declared and ordered opened as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, for shrimping as provided by law and the regulations of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.

The Trū Shrimp Companies Appoints Brian Knochenmus as President & Chief Executive Officer

October 6, 2023 trū Shrimp Companies

The trū Shrimp Companies, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian Knochenmus to lead the company as President & CEO in addition to his current role as Chairman of the Board. Knochenmus will be tasked with achieving trū Shrimp’s next milestone of launching a commercial-scale production facility in Madison, SD.

Senator Cassidy’s India Shrimp Tariff Act Throws a Lifeline to Desperate U.S. Shrimp Industry

October 3, 2023 Southern Shrimp Alliance

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced two bills designed to address the Government of India’s rampant subsidization of food products, including rice, pulse crops, wheat, peanuts, and shrimp. Senator Cassidy’s legislation recognizes that, with this massive government support, India has flooded global markets and decimated food producers in the United States.