Seafood Business articles from April 2001

Seafood Business archives from April 2001

Menus are built on trust.(relationship between restaurants and suppliers)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... The seafood vendors you deal with can make -- or break -- your business These days, restaurant operators are taking their seafood purchasing seriously. With competition at unprecedented levels, seafood has become an increasingly important...

U.S. processor starts shrimp farm.(Global Seafood Technologies)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Global Seafood Technologies helps develop domestic supply Shrimp buyers may have a bright spot in their supply outlook: a domestic farmed-shrimp industry that could make the U.S. market less reliant on imported product. Shrimp prices...

Processors say future looks bright.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Exclusive industry survey finds industry holding its own A seafood processor that can hold the bottom line through the tough years is one that's well-positioned to seize the next opportunity. Just ask processors in the Northeast, where...

Great Eastern files petition with ITC.(Great Eastern Mussel Farms petitions International Trade Commission for imported mussel tariff)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Great Eastern Mussel Farms has petitioned the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to place a tariff on blue mussels imported from Canada. The Maine company says Prince Edward Island mussel producers are...

ASMI teams up with chefs' group.(Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute partners with Chef's Collaborative)
April 1, 2001... The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has partnered with Chef's Collaborative, a group whose interest in promoting sustainable foods was recently extended to seafood. "We're excited, because we just feel like a lot of the mission and...

Plug is pulled on California council.(California Seafood Council disbanded)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The California Seafood Council ceased operations March 31 after an industry referendum in which voters favored dissolving the 10-year-old marketing and education council. The council was funded by mandatory assessments on the state's...

Sort-Rite icon Metzger dies.(Shirley Merrick Metzger)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Shirley Merrick Metzger, "the shrimp lady," died of an apparent heart attack on Friday, March 23, at the age of 62. She was in Boston to represent Sort-Rite International at the International Boston Seafood Show. Metzger's father, Wallie...

Global has new name, program.(Global Seafood L.L.C. changes name to Morey's Seafood International L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Global Seafood LLC, a Minneapolis seafood distributor and manufacturer, has changed it name to Morey's Seafood International LLC. Global's national divisions -- Morey Fish Co., Seafood International, The Fresh Fish Co. and Seattle Fish Co....

Facts & figures.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... 1.7 million Weight of edible fishery products imported into the U.S in 2000, in tons. 3.8 billion Value of U.S. shrimp imports in 2000, in dollars. 3.1 billion Value of U.S. shrimp imports in 1999. 345,077 ...

New Zealand hoki certified to Use MSC eco-label.(fishery receives Marine Stewarship Council's seafood eco-label)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Suppliers expect to realize benefits in resource-conscious markets New Zealand hoki has become the first major whitefish fishery and fourth fishery overall to be certified to use the Marine Stewardship Council's seafood eco-label. SGS...

SeaWeb creates new eco-group.(Seafood Choices Alliance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Seafood Choices Alliance will include industry representatives The environmental group SeaWeb is creating the Seafood Choices Alliance, a new network comprising conservation groups and members of the seafood industry that advocate...

Chinn's to open in Chicago.(Michael Chinn opens seafood restaurant)(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Restaurateur's son goes out on his own Michael Chinn, son of renowned Chicago restaurateur Bob Chinn, is opening his own seafood restaurant in downtown Chicago. Michael spent nearly 20 years buying for Bob Chinn's CrabHouse, the...

@.com.(online services for seafood industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... @ Gofish.com will use technology developed by Commerce One to offer non-seafood goods through its site. Products like office and cleaning supplies will be available to members this May. Products like breading, batters and fishing gear will be...

WorldCatch acquires seafood supplier American Gem.(American Gem Seafoods )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Purchase creates digital seafood company with over $100 million in sales WorldCatch, an Internet seafood exchange in Seattle, signed a letter of intent last month to acquire American Gem Seafoods of Kirkland, Wash. American Gem, a...

FAO system to streamline data.(United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Misinformation on global fisheries spurs new data exchange The world needs better, more accessible information on the status of fisheries, says the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization. As a result, the agency is developing a...

Contest recognizes U.S. chefs.(Seafood from Norway sponsors contest for United States culinary students)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Norwegian salmon showcased in promotion To promote Norwegian salmon and recognize the achievements of America's culinary students, Seafood from Norway is sponsoring the first annual Seafood Masters Awards competition. Culinary students...

Biz briefs ...(seafood industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Bluecadia Aquaculture is the new name of Bluewater Aquaculture of Fairfax, Va. which supplies the Natural Caribbean and Laguna Madre brands of shrimp... Gordon's Chesapeake Classics Red Crab Soup, a retail brand of Mid-Atlantic Foods, was...

Aurora Foods expands Lenten advertising campaigns.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Media blitz features new product launches for VDK, Mrs. Paul's brands Aurora Foods of St. Louis, Mo., launched a marketing campaign in late February to revitalize its Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's frozen-seafood brands, which are rolling...

Choice in Chains' announced.(Red Lobster and Captain D's claim top awards)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Red Lobster and Captain D's claim top awards in seafood category Red Lobster won a platinum and Captain D's won a gold award in the seafood category of Restaurants and Institutions magazine's "Choice in Chains" awards. This is Red...

Mercury study backs FDA advice.(results from study support decision by United States Food and Drug Administration on methylmercury in fish)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Findings indicate doubled risk to U.S. women A Centers for Disease Control study released last month supports the Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to strengthen its advisory on methylmercury in fish. FDA warns pregnant women,...

Red Lobster `goes overboard'.(new advertising campaign)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Chain adds lobster chops to menu as part of new promotion Red Lobster launched a new TV commercial in its $60 million "Go Overboard" advertising campaign, created to support "Lobsterfest," the chain's successful annual promotion. The...

Sensible seafood.(Review)
April 1, 2001... If you're looking for a cut-to-the-chase book about seafood, "Bob & Joe's Smart Seafood Guide" fits the bill. Authored by seafood industry veterans Bob Marino and Joe D'Alessandro, the book aims to deliver the basic philosophy behind...

Seafood Handbook' gets an upgrade.(SeaFood Business updates Seafood Handbook Professional Edition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... SeaFood Business adds an exam and certification to enhance training The "Seafood Handbook Professional Edition," complete with CD-Rom, was published by SeaFood Business in 1999 as the definitive seafood training tool. But a request...

IN MY RETAIL CASE.(Lonni Meyers of West Point Market Inc.)(Brief Article)(Interview)
April 1, 2001... Lonni Meyers Seafood manager/buyer West Point Market Akron, Ohio Retail concept: Independent, family-owned specialty food store with full-service seafood counter Seafood sales: $7,000 to $10,000 per week Popular finfish in the...

Economic downturn could dampen demand.(shrimp)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Prices continue to drop on Thai tigers as well as small and medium Ecuadoran whites The U.S. dollar's strength against the yen and the euro is the chief factor in the shrimp market. Imports to the United States are considerably up, and the...

Weather, economy drive halibut prices.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Stable first-quarter market translates into consistent whitefish prices Halibut buyers are keeping a close watch on weather and the economy, two factors that should dictate prices this month. If Mother Nature is calm in the Pacific...

Maine records landmark lobster catch.(king crab )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Demand for king crab takes shape, while snow crab remains unsettled Demand for live American lobster is strengthening, and suppliers are answering the call. Maine lobstermen trapped roughly 57 million pounds last year, 3 million pounds more...

Crawfish make comeback.(cost of)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Stronger Louisiana harvest anticipated It's Lent, and demand for crawfish is at its yearly height. Buyers are paying top dollar for Louisiana mudbugs, though prices should slide as the 2001 season progresses. Prices of wild Louisiana...

Lenten sales drive prices up slightly.(salmon)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... Demand for farmed salmon wanes after Lent, when wild fisheries open Lent gave a stagnant farmed Atlantic salmon market a shot in the arm last month. But demand still has a long way to go if prices are to rise from these historic lows. ...

Are the good times gone?(seafood industry victim of slumping economy)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... You don't have to have a stock portfolio loaded with tech stocks to know that the economy is slumping. Look no further than the seafood industry to gauge what's happening with consumer confidence. Over the past few months, we've heard from...

CORRECTIONS.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2001... Erroneous title During his tenure at Marlees, Steve Horton was a buyer, not a partner, as was reported in the March issue of SeaFood Business. 2001 Top 25 list While we made every attempt to ensure the utmost accuracy of our list,...

Activists continue to set fisheries agenda.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Rarely a month goes by that some environmental group does not sue or threaten to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service, often in an effort to force the agency to crack down harder on commercial fishermen. It's logical to assume that the...

Packaging is the key to boosting retail sales.(seafood industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The retail seafood department as we know it is dead in the water. For any growth to occur, the retail seafood industry will have to change the way it does business. And that's going to mean doing business with the packaging industry. ...

Step by step.(growing the Citarella seafood businesses)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The challenge Take Citarella, a Manhattan specialty-food retail icon known for its signature seafood, and successfully replicate it at three new locations. The obstacle Owner Joe Gurrera had to maintain Citarella's hallmark high...

`Joe Citarella' shifts focus from retail to foodservice.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Citarella's owner is building an empire on his personal commitment to quality He calls himself "Joe Citarella," though his last name is really Gurrera. "That's because everybody knows me as Joe Citarella," explains the owner of Citarella,...

Heads up.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Now hiring The employment outlook for executive, professional and sales people in the food industry remains strong, according to the latest hiring survey conducted by Management Recruiters International, the world's largest search and...

Reservation systems add convenience for restaurants.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... But restaurateurs worry that electronic reservations lack customer service Internet technology lets consumers conduct a host of tasks electronically, from booking airplane tickets to reserving a table at a favorite eatery. Restaurants are...

Side dish.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Shad time Shad's running, and that means the Manhattan Oyster Bar's got it. Well known for its pursuit of the freshest, rarest and first-of-season, the Oyster Bar will be offering a number of specials in traditional preparations from the...

Encasing seafood boosts flavor and texture.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Crusting can be a simple or elaborate touch to enhance the texture of fish Striped Bass in Salt Crust, Potato-Crusted Flounder and Porcini-Crusted Halibut are all examples of one of the latest trends to hit restaurant menus: surrounding...

Seen & heard.(multiple articles; acquisitions and alliances)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... A team of giants It is true. Retail giant, Wal-Mart Stores, and the No. 1 online retailer, Amazon.com, are reportedly discussing the potential for an alliance. The deal would give Wal-Mart online expertise from the Amazon.com team, while...

Strategies for selling more salmon.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Here are five ways to maximize sales of both farmed and wild product Salmon has evolved from relative obscurity 20 years ago to the No. 3 spot in U.S. per capita seafood consumption today. New salmon customers come to your seafood counter...

Eco-watch.(matted in brief)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Zebra attack Scientists suspect zebra mussels in the Great Lakes are partly to blame for the disappearance of diporeia, tiny shrimplike crustaceans on which young fish feed. Scientists fear the problem could hinder progress made to restore...

Global warming threatens fish distribution.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Higher sea temperatures and rising sea level spell change for many marine species Jay Bornstein, president of Bornstein Seafoods in Bellingham, Wash., knows that climate changes in the North Pacific directly affect fisheries -- and his...

Catfish.(industry continues to profit)
April 1, 2001... Although its profit picture is still rosy, the catfish industry is gearing up for a battle against increased Asian imports Salmon farmers fret about soaring production and plummeting prices. Shrimp farmers battle ravaging diseases. But the...

Hoki.(whitefish gains popularity)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... U.S. restaurateurs look to New Zealand to provide them with a steady supply of affordable whitefish New Zealand hoki has a lot going for it. Although it's no looker, the rat-tailed cousin of cod -- which is harvested year-round by South...

Refrigeration.(cold storage and ice-making equipment)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Self-contained and modular designs offer flexibility and economy for cold storage and ice-making Seafood processors have basic, clear-cut refrigeration needs. They require a dependable means of keeping their product cold. both .while it's...

Value-added.(new product lines)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Shrimp and crab combo Phillips Foods unveils crab-stuffed shrimp for the foodservice industry. Tender butterflied shrimp are stuffed with a generous portion of Phillips' high-quality backfin crabmeat. Available in both colossal and jumbo...

Processing equipment.(Laitram Machinery upgrades Model CTX steam cooker)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Full steam ahead Laitram Machinery, producer of shrimp procesing equipment, has upgraded its Model CTX steam cooker. The cooker is now available with a pneumatic hood-lift system and an expanded discharge end for tray-cooking applications....

Center of the plate.(new product lines)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Foolproof fish Morey's Seafood International unveils Morey's[R] Classic Salmon for consumers. Twelve-ounce portions of farm-raised Atlantic salmon are boned and marinated in olive oil and water to ensure a tender piece of fish, regardless...

Aquaculture.(new product lines)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... Keeping warm Glo-Quartz, designer and manufacturer of commercial heating products, introduces new immersion heaters for the aquaculture industry. Designed for freshwater and saltwater applications, the heaters feature 2-inch NPT ABS...

Temperature monitors.(Cooper Instrument Corp., Telatemp Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2001... HACCP helper Cooper Instrument Corp. introduces the Model 461 food safety thermometer for HACCP monitoring of food processing. Thermometer specifications include minus 25 to 400-degree F temperature range with an accuracy of plus/minus 2...

PEOPLE.
April 1, 2001... Red Lobster Bill Herzig, vice president of seafood purchasing for Darden, Red Lobster's parent company, has joined the Red Lobster Executive Team. He will be the key contact and leader for all purchasing activity. Herzig, who joined Darden...

Doug Schmick, CEO, McCormick & Schmick's.(interview with seafood restauranteur)(Interview)
April 1, 2001... From their base in the Pacific Northwest, Bill McCormick and Doug Schmick have transformed a small, regional seafood-restaurant company into an upscale nationwide chain with more than 30 units scattered from Boston to Beverly Hills and Atlanta...