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Expansion of Delcambre Direct Benefits Fishermen and Consumers
A lone fisherman casts a net at the docks of Delcambre where “Delcambre Direct” began. Photo: Ed Lallo/Louisiana Seafood Newsby Ed Lallo/Louisiana Seafood NewsYou think you’d find names like Lil Man,...
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NOLA.com: Louisiana Seafood Marketed to Consumer with Emphasis on Its Origins
From boats named Lil Man, Slow Ride, Miss Brittany G and the T-Turbo tied to the docks at thePort of Delcambre, consumers can purchase fresh Vermilion Parish white shrimp directly from the fishers who...
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Seafood Swims into Farmers Markets between Flower Sellers and Vegetable Stands
Fishermen must have an occupational license and a health permit, a separate processing room, and product liability insurance to sell at markets. Photo: Ed Lallo/Louisiana Seafood Newsby Jenny...
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HoumaToday.com: New Program Tracks Gulf Seafood
By Sable LeFrere/Staff WriterWhere Gulf seafood comes from and how it’s harvested is becoming less of a mystery.Mike Voisin, owner of Motivatit Seafood in Houma, was one of the first to get interested...
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Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Week Boosts Sales – Delivers Strong Results
Diners at café b and other participating eateries enjoyed “Restaurant Week” menus that included fresh Louisiana Seafood. Photo: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Groupby Ed Lallo/Lousiana Seafood NewsNew...
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Grand Isle Project Offers Alternative Way to Farm Oysters
A project demonstrating an alternative way to grow oysters, using off-bottom systems like one pictured, will launch this fall in waters off of Grand Isle. If successful, the project could spark new...
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The Business of Louisiana Alligator – Part Three: Bite Down, Low-Fat...
Alligator meat is easily digestible and has a delicate flavor that can be enhanced by a chef’s culinary expertise. Photo: Ed Lallo/Louisiana Seafood News by Ed Lallo and Springfield Lewis/Louisiana...
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Opelousas Plant to Convert Seafood Waste into Medical, Defense Products
Raw shrimp, crawfish and crab shells will be converted into chitosan for products ranging from water-repellant coatings on windshields to enhanced sunscreen lotions, nasal sprays to treat nosebleeds,...
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VCStar.com: Direct Seafood Marketing Program Expanding
A boat-to-table seafood marketing project is expanding to two areas in southeast Louisiana, with plans for the southwest. Boat captains post arrival times and their catch on the Internet. People can...
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Crawfish – The Invisible Crop Clawing its Way onto More Menus
Ten years ago, when the property across from his house on the outskirts of New Iberia became available, Stephen Minvielle sold his thriving automotive business to his employees and waded into the...
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Demand for Crab Strong, But Supply Weak
According to Global Trade Atlas, U.S. exports of live crabs to China grew by more than 550 percent from 2009 to 2010 to pass $5 million. Photo: Louisiana Seafood News by Gordon Curry/Louisiana Seafood...
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The Rodney Dangerfield of Louisiana Finfish – Finally Gets Some Respect
by Ed Lallo/Louisiana Seafood News At times, Douglas Olander feels he has made a living from the Rodney Dangerfield of the fish world. Over the years, the Louisiana black drum has gotten no respect....
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NY Times: Growing Rice to Trade on Some Creatures That Eat It -Crawfish
By DAVE THIER A fisherman drives a boat and grabs crayfish traps in a rice field in Gueydan, La. Photo: Michael Stravato for The New York Times GUEYDAN, La. — Donald Benoit’s rice fields are pristine...
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The Business of Louisiana Alligator – Part Four: The Thick-Skinned...
You can call the Louisiana alligator a lot of things. But, an environmentalist responsible for saving the coastal wetlands – really? Louisiana Seafood Board/Facebook Alligators Are Helping Save...
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Tasty Oyster Dressing Complements Holiday Meals
by Monica Skaggs/Louisiana Seafood News Festive occasions. Loved ones gathered together. Brightly-wrapped packages. Familiar holiday tunes. And a delectable aroma coming from the kitchen. Must be...
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USA Today: Louisiana River Project Sparks Contentious Oyster Debate
“Oysters are part of our culture,” said Slavich, a third-generation oysterman. “You need to really think carefully before doing anything to jeopardize the continuance of that species.” Photo: Ed...
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NOLA.com: National Fisheries Services Holds Off on New Turtle Excluder Device...
“Right now, shrimpers cannot work at all. They’ve been dropping test nets, which have been coming up completely full of debris.” Photo: Louisiana Seafood News by Benjamin Alexander-Bloch, NOLA.com |...
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SEAFOOD BUSINESS: Taking Care of Their Own – Gulf Seafood Industry Determined...
By James Wright Mike Voisin, CEO of Motivatit Seafoods. The five Gulf states — Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida — have always collaborated well, according to Joanne McNeely, the Gulf...
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Study Sheds Light on How to Eat Oysters – Louisiana Charbroiled At Top of List
Oyster lovers, if you’ve ever wondered whether eating this delectable mollusk – cooked or raw – was a threat to your health, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. Photo: Louisiana Seafood News by...
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Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season and a Very, Very Happy New Year!
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