Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board

Archive for November, 2011

Proposed Foreign Worker Increase Has Other Onerous Provisions

admin | November 30, 2011 | 0 Comments

A proposed new federal rule, which could be implemented as early as January 2, 2012, is now in federal court awaiting a ruling by Judge Drell in the Western District of Louisiana.

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Where and When the Money Flows – Applying BP Dollars for Louisiana Seafood Industry Restoration

admin | November 23, 2011 | 0 Comments

At the Louisiana Seafood Stakeholders Summit, participants were updated on BP-funded seafood safety monitoring efforts and marketing plans.

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Seafood Stakeholders Take Stock, Strategize to Take Back the Market

admin | November 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Commercial fishermen, seafood processors, distributors, and retailers assess the state of the industry and consider its next moves during the Louisiana Seafood Stakeholder Summit held November 16.

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Seafood Cooking Skills Rewarded at State Fair Contest

admin | November 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

Over 50 entries from home-cooks competed for top prizes at the Louisiana State Fair’s first seafood cooking contest.

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Louisiana Employers Testify Forced Wage Increases May Shut Down Their Businesses

admin | November 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

All decisions regarding a U.S. Department of Labor ruling requiring higher pay for legal aliens to take effect Nov. 30 have been taken under advisement by U.S. District Judge Dee Drell.

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