$10 Million USDA Grant Targets More Midwestern Seafood Production and Consumption
Purdue University has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase the production of seafood, also known as "blue food," which is healthier and more sustainably produced than land-based foods.
"Many studies indicate the importance of increasing seafood consumption in U.S. diets," said Jen-Yi Huang, project director and associate professor of food science at Purdue University. Those studies show that seafood can boost intake of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals while also reducing...
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