Massachusetts Makes Flounder the Star | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

Massachusetts is launching a bold campaign to make flounder the next big seafood trend—think avocado toast meets feta pasta. With a “Flat is Back” push, the state’s fisheries division teamed up with ten top chefs to whip up delicious, crave-worthy flounder dishes, hoping to turn this abundant, affordable, and protein-packed fish into a household favorite. Tasting events kicked off in Boston, aiming to bridge the gap between fishermen’s catches and consumers’ plates—and even sneak flounder into school cafeterias to win over younger palates. The mission? A more sustainable, balanced seafood…