News & Press Archives
June 30, 2023
Outdoor Channel’s hit show “The Fishmonger” will be airing the second part of its look into Virginia Seafood on Monday night. The premiere date will be July 3rd 9:30 p.m. … More »
June 30, 2023
4th of July weekend is almost here and while you are deciding what to your cookout or barbeque, we suggest wild, local, and sustainable Virginia seafood. Whether you enjoy … More »
June 16, 2023
Attention! This is a reminder that the Virginia commercial seafood industry will be highlighted on season three of Outdoor Channel’s “The Fishmonger” starring Tommy Gomes. Virginia seafood will be in … More »
June 1, 2023
Virginia Seafood will be featured on Outdoor Channel’s The Fishmonger. Two episodes will be aired highlighting the commercial seafood industry in Virginia with the air dates of 6/19/23 and 7/3/23. … More »
April 11, 2023
Mike Hutt of the Virginia Marine Products Board was on Channel 12 News March 28th, 2023, discussing Virginia Wild Blue Catfish. Mike Hutt informed the host of the history of … More »
January 26, 2023
The Virginia Marine Products Board will be sampling Virginia Wild Blue Catfish at Seafood Expo North America 2023 from March 12-14th. Stop by booth #1617 to try this delicious fish … More »
January 9, 2023
The Virginia Marine Products Board has released the 2019 Virginia Seafood Economic Impact Study. The study was conducted by the Virginia Tech, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center … More »
December 19, 2022
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, www.vdacs.virginia.gov, Karin Taylor, 804.371.6002 For Release: Monday, Dec.19, 2022 Virginia’s Seafood Industry Provides $1.1 Billion Boost to State’s Economy Virginia’s … More »
November 28, 2022
While we bid farewell to Virginia Oyster Month, we’ve got great news, Virginia Oysters are available year-round! Thanks to the hard-working commercial watermen and advancements in storing and refrigeration techniques … More »
November 22, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from the VMPB. Today we are thankful for our wonderful commercial watermen who are often times forced to miss events with their families, be ready at the crack … More »