Detwiler's Farm Market Boosts Local Seafood

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories, right here on Teva Bay News today. Detweil is far market in Manatee County, Florida, is doubling down on fresh local seafood to fight rising food costs. Their Palmetto store features a 42-foot display case packed with lobster, shrimp, snow crab, and fish caught nearby, like yellow-edge grouper. From partners such as AP Bell Fish Company in Cortez. Seafood manager Tyler Gingerich explains this is part of a year-long push to team up with local fishermen. With most seafood in the U.S. coming from imports, they decided to source from their own backyard for better quality and value. Customers are loving it. Shoppers line up on busy mornings, praising the super fresh catches, fair prices, and friendly staff. One regular said it's worth the short drive over anything farther away. Meanwhile, Florida seafood industry faces tough times. Landings have dropped over 33% in the past decade due to hurricanes and red tide.

1:01Officials note that 75-90% of U.S. seafood is imported, and terrors have hiked those prices by about 8%. Detweil has started as a small roadside stand, and now runs six locations, all focused on local suppliers. Gingerich says they're always hunting for more fishing partners to keep the fresh options growing. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.