Local Shrimpers Call for Transparency From Lowcountry Restaurants with Potential Labeling Law

Local shrimpers call for transparency from Lowcountry restaurants with potential labeling law

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Local shrimpers are calling for more transparency from Lowcountry restaurants, after a recent study claimed several are deceiving their customers. The Southern Shrimp Alliance and SeaD Consulting conducted a survey of 44 randomly selected restaurants that said they serve locally-sourced shrimp. Each restaurant was tested and only four met the criteria for the study. Local shrimpers said this deception is unfair to t…

Domestic or imported? MS will join neighbors by demanding honesty in seafood labeling

New seafood labeling law going into effect next month

A new labeling law is slated to take effect next month.

Mississippi’s seafood labeling law to take effect in July

Mississippi’s seafood labeling law to take effect in July JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) – Soon, there will be no doubt whether you’re buying domestic or imported seafood in Mississippi. The state legislature recently passed House Bill 602, marking a move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish, whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants or food t…

Mississippi’s seafood labeling law to take effect July 1

The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants, or food trucks—must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling requirements will be jointly…

Oyster industry bills await governor’s signature

Two major bills championed by State Representative Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) and designed to strengthen Texas’ oyster industry and promote sustainable seafood practices are now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk after receiving unanimous approval in the Legislature.