Seafood Processing Demo Lab LSU AgCenter

08/14/2026

🦪 Louisiana's Pearl: Visioning Our Future. The Seafood Processing Demonstration Laboratory was proud to host the event on June 17.

Stakeholders from across Louisiana's oyster industry came together to discuss the future of oyster habitat, production, workforce development, marketing, and consumer demand. The event showcased the power of collaboration among industry, government, academia, and coastal communities.

As Louisiana's only seafood-focused processing and training facility, the SPDL is honored to provide a space where innovation, education, and industry engagement come together to support the future of Louisiana seafood.

Read the event summary and watch session recordings here:
https://www.lsuagcenter.com/articles/page1744660005585



The event brought together industry leaders, researchers, harvesters, processors, chefs, and policymakers to discuss habitat, production, marketing, and the future sustainability of Louisiana oysters. The meeting was hosted at the Seafood Processing Demonstration Laboratory in New Iberia and emphasized collaboration, innovation, and long-term industry viability.

07/08/2026

Seafood Processors: Need GMP & Sanitation Training?

Join us on August 10, 2026 for the Sanitation Control Procedures (SCP) Workshop hosted by the LSU AgCenter's Beyond the Boat Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab. This AFDO-certified course provides the sanitation training required under FDA seafood regulations and helps processors meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training requirements, and understand sanitations control requirements.

✅ Meets FDA training requirements for GMP
✅ AFDO certificate issued upon successful completion
✅ Ideal for seafood processors, packers, wholesale dealers, harvesters, and warehouse personnel
✅ Practical, industry-focused instruction from seafood safety experts

📅 August 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
📍 LSU Campus – Efferson Hall, Room 212, Baton Rouge, LA
📝 Pre-registration required by August 4, 2026
💲 Registration fee: $210

Register today: https://louisianadirectseafood.com/news-events/

07/07/2026

📣 Calling All Seafood Industry Professionals! 🦐🐟🦀

Are you a fisherman, aquaculture producer, seafood processor, or involved in seafood production or sales? We want to hear from you!

Help us identify new opportunities to add value to seafood products, reduce waste, and increase profitability across the industry. Your insights will help shape future research, extension programs, and industry support efforts.

✅ 30–60 minute confidential interview
✅ Phone or virtual participation
✅ Participation gift cards available
✅ Open to seafood industry stakeholders
Your experience. Your voice. Our future.

📋 Sign up today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wKdfHkdBzR

For questions, contact Shannon Coleman, Ph.D., at (225) 578-1851 or [email protected].

06/26/2026

Where else you gonna get delectable shrimp salad on a croissant? You can order on door dash, too!

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

Iberia Parish Firestarter Leadership program students visited our Seafood Processing Demo Lab at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Station this week. These up and coming high school students from across Iberia Parish were able to learn about the Louisiana seafood industry and the role our lab plays in helping develop value added seafood products. They were able to hear presentations, see equipment demonstrations and sample products. The Firestarter program is sponsored by the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce.

06/01/2026

🦐🌊 **Hey y’all! We’ll be in Delcambre this Saturday!**

Swing by the **Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market on June 6** and come hungry 😄

We’re bringing some fun (and tasty!) seafood creations for you to try:
🐟 **Garfish Boulettes** – crispy, savory, and full of Louisiana flavor
🌭 **Buffalo Fish Hot Dogs** – yes, seafood hot dogs… and they’re GOOD

Come sample, say hello, and see what we’ve been cooking up at the Seafood Demo Lab. You might just discover your new favorite bite!

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Grab a friend and stop by—we’d love to see you there!

05/11/2026

4‑H University Healthy Food Start participants—come learn all about Louisiana seafood! Join us at the Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab for a fun, hands‑on day full of tips and ideas for preparing local seafood at home.

04/30/2026

Starting or growing a seafood business comes with important decisions—especially when it comes to choosing the right business organization structure. In this video, Wendell Verret walks through common business entity options and key considerations to help seafood entrepreneurs determine what structure best fits their operation.

This overview is especially useful for fishermen, processors, and seafood-related businesses navigating ownership, liability, and long-term planning. Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/50243979 [vimeo.com]

04/29/2026

Researchers with the LSU AgCenter are working to help keep Louisiana’s sh*****ng industry afloat.

One key part of that work is the LSU AgCenter’s Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab, where researchers support shrimpers and seafood businesses from dock to market by improving product quality, ensuring safety and boosting market competitiveness.

Thomas Hymel with the LSU AgCenter and Jeffrey Plumlee with the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant will appear on LPB tonight and Sunday to discuss the challenges facing Louisiana shrimpers. You can watch the segment after it airs here: https://tinyurl.com/42bzh522