Happy 4th of July from the VMPB!
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
Press Releases Archives
Virginia Seafood will be showcased Outdoor Channel’s hit show The Fishmonger!
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
The Fishmonger
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
VMPB NBC 12 Blue Catfish Segment
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
Seafood Expo North America 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
Virginia Seafood Economic Impact Study
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
Virginia’s Seafood Industry Provides $1.1 Billion Boost to State’s Economy
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
Virginia Oyster Month Is Coming To A Close
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
Happy Thanksgiving from the VMPB!
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
VMPB NBC 12 Richmond Interview
Mike Hutt, Executive Director, of the Virginia Marine Products Board was on NBC 12 Richmond in a live interview at the top of the 12:00 P.M. hour on November 16, … More