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Fish Consumption Linked to Good Health
Recent studies by researchers at LSU Baton Rouge and the University of Pittsburgh reveal benefits for Alzheimer’s patients and newborns.
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DNA Testing and Certification Program Strengthen Truth in Menu Labeling
A new program will allow Louisiana fishers, dealers and processors to voluntarily participate in a program to ensure the authenticity of wild Louisiana seafood.
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Feinberg Adjusts Payment Methodology to Fishermen Due to Uncertainty
Too early to tell whether the decision by BP spill claim czar to double payments to shrimpers and crabbers will help.
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Innovative Sales Solutions Connect Fishermen and Shrimpers Directly with Consumers
Mindy Nunez, founder of Islenos Seafood Direct and Thomas Hymel, director of Delcambre Direct Seafood Market lead growing movement.
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Restoration of Areas Harmed by the BP Spill Welcomed
BP has allocated $28 million toward restoring Louisiana wetlands affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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Louisiana Shrimper and Entrepreneur Lance Nacio Featured in Washington Post
Lance Nacio and his shrimp boat, the Anna Marie, have caught the attention of the Washington Post for his innovative shrimping process.
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Louisiana Oysters Used in Unique Ways
We typically think of Louisiana oysters in terms of the best way to eat them, but enterprising entrepreneurs in the state are finding new uses beyond the plate.
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Drell Moves Foreign Worker Wage Case Back to Pennsylvania Court
U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell’s ruling based on “substantial overlap” between lawsuits in Louisiana and Pennsylvania.
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Salt Water Intrusion Threatens Crawfish Farmers
Unless there is significant rainfall this winter, Basin crawfish farmers may be in serious trouble.
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Vitter and Gulf Delegation ask FDA to Step Up
U.S. Senator David Vitter, Senator Mary Landrieu and six other senators from Gulf states sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg asking the FDA to step up efforts to ensure the public understands that Gulf seafood is safe to eat.
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Restaurants Open to Meet Consumer Demand for Louisiana Cuisine
Recent and upcoming restaurant openings in Louisiana show strong menu underpinnings that showcase the state’s seafood.
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Proposed Foreign Worker Increase Has Other Onerous Provisions
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
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
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
Over 50 entries from home-cooks competed for top prizes at the Louisiana State Fair’s first seafood cooking contest.
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