- Division of Marine Fisheries
Mass. Ave. at the Seafood Expo North America
For the fourth year, DMF coordinated a Mass. Ave. at the Seafood Expo North America. This is a cluster of businesses from the Commonwealth that received 50% cost-share for the show via the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the USDA, and is promoted by the Seafood Marketing Program. DMF led a tour of the seven businesses of Mass. Ave. for new Secretary Tepper, Undersecretary Cooper, Representative Paul Schmid, and Commissioners Amidon and Randal. See our advertisement in Expo Today!
Massachusetts Seafood Pavilion returns to the New England Food Show
The Seafood Marketing Program spearheaded the Massachusetts Seafood Pavilion for the second year at the New England Food Show at the BCEC, April 2-4. A call went out to all permitted wholesale seafood businesses to table at the region’s largest restaurant, retail, and food service event.
Thirteen businesses made up our Massachusetts Seafood Pavilion and sampled their products to show-goers. DMF had a booth that successfully directed people to the businesses and answered general questions about Massachusetts seafood. In addition, we provided educational material for the adjacent lounge area, trivia cards, and a survey on flatfish.
Teaching the Teachers 2023
The Seafood Marketing Program partnered with Massachusetts Farm to School for a webinar for teachers in advance of May Seafood Harvest of the Month. The webinar consisted of a Seafood 101 presentation by Wendy Mainardi and two fishermen (Denice Lapierre and Eric Lorentzen) interviews.
Along these lines, the Program is partnering with another organization for an in-person workshop in Boston. The Mass. Ag. In the Classroom Workshop will take place on July 18th at Red’s Best at the Fish Pier. There will be presentations, a tour, lunch and hands-on lesson plans.
By Wendy Mainardi, Seafood Marketing Coordinator
