Archive for November, 2010
Food Safety Legislation Passes, With Provisions for Louisiana Seafood
The U.S. Senate has passed S.510, the food safety bill, by a vote of 73-25. The House of Representatives passed its own version last year.
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On ‘Dine Out’ Night, 200 Chefs Serve Up Message About Gulf Seafood Safety
Something fishy is about to happen at select restaurants across the country. On December 1, more than 200 chefs and restaurateurs nationwide will participate in “America’s Night Out for Gulf Seafood.”
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New Orleans’ Faith in Gulf Seafood on Display at Po-Boy Fest
Neither hurricanes nor oil spills can keep New Orleans away from its beloved po-boys, a culinary tradition that dates back to the early part of the last century.
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During Peak Travel Time, Louisiana Braces for Tourism Drop
More than six months after the BP oil spill, 13 percent of would-be visitors say the incident has caused them to cancel or postpone upcoming plans to visit, according to a study released in October by the Louisiana Office of Tourism.
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A ‘Top Chef’ Turns Up the Heat to Draw Support for Gulf Seafood
A select few chefs summon the energy to reach beyond their kitchens to rally the industry around important issues. That’s exactly what Las Vegas Chef Rick Moonen does when it comes to sustainable seafood and Gulf coast seafood, in particular.
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In a Season of Scarcity, Giving Thanks for Oysters
This Thanksgiving, when you gather ’round the dining room table to count your blessings, don’t forget to add Louisiana oysters to the list. Yes, the holiday favorite is available, though pricier and a little harder to come by.
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Louisiana Seafood Board Boosts Brand Image in the Big Apple
A group of 70 statewide businesspeople from the Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc., are in New York City this week to promote economic development and tourism in Louisiana … and, Louisiana seafood.
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Louisiana Oyster Processor AmeriPure Back in Operation
One of America’s largest suppliers of half-shell Gulf oysters is finally back to work. Five and a half months ago, AmeriPure was forced to shutter its processing operations, as a result of the economic and environmental fallout following the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Ewell Smith: Feinberg Process is Breeding Insecurity
Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, says Kenneth Feinberg’s process of managing claims resulting from eruption of BP’s deep sea oil well in the Gulf is breeding insecurity in the seafood industry.
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Dispersants Are the ‘Soap’ That Saved Louisiana’s Coast, Says Top Scientist
“Dispersants saved our coast. You can quote me on that!” says Dr. Edward Overton of the Department of Environmental Sciences School of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University.
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Top Fine-Dining Spot Keeps Gulf Seafood on the Menu
“Believe it or not, we’re the only fine-dining seafood restaurant in New Orleans,” GW Fins owner Gary Wollerman proudly proclaims. In a city synonymous with fine seafood, that statement might indeed sound hard to believe.
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Fishermen Explore New Sea-to-Plate Routes
Times have been tough for the Louisiana seafood industry, which is still battling safety misconceptions after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Some fishermen, though, are finding creative ways to sell their catch directly to consumers.
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With Inventory Down, One Processor Struggles to Catch Up
Michael Chan, vice president of Lafitte Frozen Foods, believes there are plenty of shrimp in the Gulf –- more than enough to keep the shrimp processing facility in Lafitte, LA, running night and day. He also believes the Gulf seafood on the market is safe to eat.
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Louisiana Citizens Put a Price Tag on BP Impact
What value would you place on spending a lazy summer afternoon fishing with your grandson? What steps do you think are critical to restoring Louisiana wetlands? Those are the sorts of questions Louisiana citizens must contemplate.
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New Hornets Partnership Is a Slam Dunk for Louisiana Seafood
From now on, when basketball fans enter the New Orleans arena — known as the Hive — they will have a new tastier choice for noshing: The Louisiana Seafood Market. “The entire Hornets family is proud to support the Louisiana seafood,” says Hornets President Hugh Weber.
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