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Organic Seafood Labeling: Sink or Swim
posted by Mighty Staff
The organic label is hot right now. So hot, that seafood producers want some of the action. Producers who are eco-farming seafood are disappointed that as of this morning, the organic labeling of seafood isn't going to happen - at least not in California. A law goes into effect that prohibits the labeling of seafood as organic. Call it "eco-farmed", just don't call it organic. John Hill reports on the point/counter-point of the debate via the Sacramento Bee:
A California law that goes into effect Sunday prohibits labeling seafood as "organic," but New Leaf Community Markets has already come up with an alternative.
"Organic-Everywhere-But-California" is the way New Leaf's upcoming newsletter describes the Ecuadorian prawn that will be on sale at the five-store chain in Santa Cruz County in early February...( Read More )
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Olivia said:
On a recent visit to Naples, Florida, I was surprised to see "organic salmon" sold alongside wild and conventional farmed salmon. The organic is farmed in Canada and the guys at the store actually recommended it over the wild salmon, even when fresh and in season. I remain sceptical about any farmed fish, organic or otherwise. Do you have any good information on wild vs. eco-farmed fish?