NCFA WEEKLY UPDATE FOR May 05, 2025 – New Report Claims Wilmington Diners are Being Swindled, ASMFC Meeting This Week
Wilmington’s seafood promises a taste of the Carolina coast, but many restaurants aren’t delivering on that claim. What’s often advertised as local shrimp is actually imported, leaving customers unaware they’re being deceived. A recent investigation found that 77% of Wilmington-area restaurants surveyed are fraudulently mislabeling shrimp, passing off imported, farm-raised products as fresh, locally caught. The results, based on randomized genetic testing at 44 restaurants, point to a widespread pattern of deception that harms both consumers and the local shrimping industry. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) meets this week for their Spring quarterly meeting. The meeting will be May 5th – 8th at the Westin Crystal City Hotel at 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 2220. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 08:29
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