The Louisiana Shrimp Festival & Shrimp Aid in New Orleans, one of the city’s most anticipated food events, has once again passed a key test for authenticity. For the second consecutive year, every food vendor at the festival was verified as serving local, wild-caught Gulf shrimp, thanks to rapid DNA testing conducted on-site during the mid-October event. This year’s festival stands as a beacon for sustainability, transparency, and support for local Louisiana shrimpers, ensuring that visitors to the event can enjoy genuine local fare while simultaneously contributing to the region’s thriving tourism and seafood industries.
