Seafood Business articles from April 2005

Seafood Business archives from April 2005

Tsunami fallout hits U.S.(Top Story)
April 1, 2005... After battering South Asia three months ago, the deadliest tsunami in recorded history is beginning to pinch the U.S. seafood supply, which relies heavily on an array of products from the ravaged region. The countries hit hardest by the...

Packard helps launch 'Sea Change' investment fund.(ENVIRONMENT)
April 1, 2005... A new $20 million investment fund seeks distribution, infrastructure and branding proposals from seafood companies that intend to grow the sustainable seafood market. Sea Change Management launched the Sea Change Investment Fund at a March 14...

Bonds stymie shrimp, crawfish importers.(TRADE)
April 1, 2005... A new rule designed to prevent tariff evasion may drive a number of shrimp, crawfish and basa importers out of business. The rule, which U.S. Customs and Border Protection began enforcing Feb. 22, significantly increases the amount of money...

East Coast scallop processors merge.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... One of the nation's largest scallop processors, Seatrade International of Portsmouth, N.H., purchased a controlling interest in rival Wells Ice and Cold Storage in Seaford, Va., in mid-March. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The...

NRDC targets Mexico's shrimp fishery, Ocean Garden.(NEWS. Natural Resources Defense Council.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Natural Resources Defense Council launched an awareness campaign on March 8 targeting Mexico's shrimp fishery and Ocean Garden Products of San Diego, which it says contribute to overfishing and the demise of the California Gulf porpoise, or...

Hunk joins Mermaid to refresh tuna brand.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Chicken of the Sea is harnessing the sex appeal of a muscled hunk to remind women what they want--Chicken of the Sea canned and pouched seafood. The company, with $705 million in annual sales, will spend $20 million this year on an...

FAO adopts eco-label guidelines.(NEWS. United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization passed voluntary guidelines for eco-labeled fish products.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... To avoid confusion among eco-labels in the seafood marketplace, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization passed voluntary guidelines for eco-labeled fish products during its 26th session in Rome during early March. FAO's...

Salmon farmers seek certification under FMI's Safe Quality Food program: SOF-labeled product may hit supermarkets by the fall.(AQUACULTURE)
April 1, 2005... Salmon of the Americas and the Food Marketing Institute are teaming up to encourage U.S., Canadian and Chilean farmed-salmon producers to seek certification under the voluntary Safe Quality Food program. The SQF program, which was...

EcoFish launches toxin-labeling program to reassure consumers: "Seafood Safe" tag provides guidance on number of servings per month.(MARKETING)
April 1, 2005... EcoFish, a Portsmouth, N.H., distributor of eco-friendly seafood, in late February launched a seafood contaminant labeling program to assure consumers worried about methylmercury and PCBs that the company's products are safe to eat. ...

Iceland Seafood, with U.S. operations in Newport News, Va., changed its name to Samband of Iceland.(Biz BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Iceland Seafood, with U.S. operations in Newport News, Va., changed its name to Samband of Iceland after Blue Ice Group, a seafood company in Reykjavik, Iceland, purchased the company from SIF Group, also in Reykjavik.

Tampa Maid.(Biz BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Tampa Maid, which provides popcorn shrimp for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, was named supplier of the year by the quick-service chain.

Contessa Premium Foods.(name change)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Contessa Premium Foods became Contessa Food Products' new name in January.

Henningsen Cold Storage.(Biz BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Henningsen Cold Storage opened the eighth location in its national network in February. The new Kent, Wash., facility offers both frozen and refrigerated storage space, 14 truck doors and a refrigerated loading/unloading dock.

Carrier Transicold.(Biz BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Carrier Transicold initiated a Priority[TM] Gold credit card program that gives fleet owners preauthorized credit for Carrier parts, service and equipment as well as price guarantees, rebates and customized statements. The card is available...

Strategies 360, a Seattle-based strategic consulting firm.(Biz BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Strategies 360, a Seattle-based strategic consulting firm, merged with McKnight & Co. Public Relations of Seattle last month.

Eastman Chemical Co's new subsidiary, Centrus International of Kingsport, Tenn.(Biz BRIEFS)
April 1, 2005... Eastman Chemical Co's new subsidiary, Centrus International of Kingsport, Tenn., manufactures and markets Soleris[TM] diagnostic systems to allow food processors to rapidly detect microbial contamination in food products and raw materials.

Red Lobster expands LightHouse and mid-price offerings: diners seeking healthful fare get three new choices.(FOODSERVICE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Red Lobster, aiming to enhance its brand appeal, unveiled a new menu in February that is reorganized by protein, features photographs of the concept's most popular dishes and includes an expanded, health-conscious LightHouse menu as a permanent...

Facts & figures.(News LINE)
April 1, 2005... 37 umber of visitors Las Vegas hosted in 2004, in millions 183 Average amount Las Vegas visitors spent on food and drink per trip in 2003, in dollars 480 Average amount Las Vegas visitors spent on gambling per trip in 2003, in dollars...

Pacific American Fish opens new Calif. facility: distributor more than doubles the size of its old plant.(PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Pacific American Fish Co. is moving from its current 45,000-square-foot plant in downtown Los Angeles to a new, state-of-the-art, 106,000-square-foot facility on a 4.5-acre lot in Vernon, Calif. The move, which is scheduled to be completed...

Winn-Dixie files Chapter 11: Fla. seafood vendor among 50 largest creditors.(RETAIL)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Winn-Dixie Stores got permission on March 18 to borrow up to $800 million from Wachovia Bank to help fund day-to-day operations and pay vendors. The U.S. Bankruptcy...

SeaShare works to increase its visibility nationwide: group aims to boost the amount of seafood donated.(CHARITY)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SeaShare, a non-profit organization linking seafood companies to food banks nationwide, launched a marketing campaign aimed at increasing its visibility within the seafood community at the International Boston Seafood Show. "The purpose is...

Subway promotes smoked Alaska salmon in upper Midwest: new menu item draws new customers into restaurants.(FOODSERVICE)
April 1, 2005... Hundreds of Subway franchisees in the upper Midwest promoted smoked Alaska salmon during Lent, the first time the world's largest restaurant chain has menued salmon at numerous locations. "I can tell you it brought in new customers," says...

Oregon shrimp seek eco-label.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Oregon Trawl Commission is seeking Marine Stewardship Council certification for the state's pink shrimp fishery. This is the first shrimp fishery in the world to undergo full scientific assessment for the MSC eco-label. The OTC contracted...

S.C. Seafood Alliance wants you.(membership)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The South Carolina Seafood Alliance, a nonprofit organization formed in 2000, is working to expand its membership, targeting restaurants, retailers, processors and wholesalers. The group serves as a central marketing tool for South Carolina's...

Hooters highlights seafood: "Finest Four" promotes wild salmon, fish and chips.(FOODSERVICE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Hooters of America featured four seafood entrees, two of which were new to the menu, during its first-ever "Finest Four" seafood promotion. Wild Salmon Fillet, which is grilled and topped with teriyaki sauce, and Sam Adams Beer Battered...

SeaShare arranges 600,000-pound salmon donation: patties are distributed to food banks nationwide.(CHARITY)
April 1, 2005... By the end of this month, food banks around the country will receive about 3 million Alaska-pink-salmon patties, about 600,000 pounds total, thanks to several seafood companies' efforts. SeaShare, a Bainbridge, Wash., non-profit that...

Culver's promotes walleye caught in Canada during Lent: chain stresses authenticity amid media reports of misbranding in Twin Cities.(RETAIL)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Culver's, a Midwest chain of 270 independently owned quick-service restaurants, is promoting a limited offering of freshwater walleye menu items during Lent. The items, available through April 10, include a walleye sandwich, value basket...

Spring means fish at Luby's: Houston chain adds three seafood items to menu.(FOODSERVICE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Luby's, a Houston chain of 134-family-style restaurants, in February rolled out a new spring menu that includes three seafood dishes--sweet pepper salmon, Parmesan-crusted tilapia and tempura fried tilapia fillet among its "Classic Combos." ...

Broodstock shortage, bonds may curb the flow of imports: expect prices to inch up if and when U.S. inventories start to dwindle.(SHRIMP)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... It's been more than three months since the Indian Ocean tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004, and the backlash still hasn't caught up with the U.S. shrimp supply. Nor have the tariffs stemming from the domestic shrimp industry's antidumping petition, which...

Farmed-salmon sales are recovering: EU may hit Norway with tariffs averaging 16 percent.(SALMON)
April 1, 2005... Farmed Atlantic salmon are making a comeback. According to Salmon of the Americas, farmed-salmon sales were down 10 percent in 2004, compared to 2003. But at the end of last year, they were up 2 percent in October, 8 percent in November...

Grouper fishery gets trip limits: red snapper harvest is off to a slow start.(FINFISH)
April 1, 2005... The National Marine Fisheries Service has enacted trip limits in the Gulf of Mexico grouper fishery to reduce the likelihood of overfishing and eliminate derby-style fishing. Effective March 3, all vessels are limited to 10,000 pounds...

Bluefish nears its peak: prices to drop as a result.(PREVIEW)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Expect bluefish prices to ease in the coming months as the East Coast fishery reaches its peak. Through March 16, landings totaled only 973,782 million pounds, less than one-tenth of the 2005 quota. In mid-March, the National Marine...

Newfoundland crabbers threaten strike: fishermen, government at odds over proposed snow-crab processing cap.(SHELLFISH)
April 1, 2005... Prices of Canadian snow crab continued to drop last month, despite threats that fishermen will leave their boats tied up when Newfoundland's fishery opens April 1. The provincial government plans to cap the amount that snow crab companies...

IBSS keynote gave food for thought.(Editor's NOTE. International Boston Seafood Show.)
April 1, 2005... Anyone who caught the keynote address at the International Boston Seafood Show last month got a powerful message to use in marketing seafood. Seafood is a nutritious, lean protein that all Americans, especially kids, need to eat more often,...

NRDC shrimp campaign misguided.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... The latest campaign linking the seafood industry to environmental issues was launched yesterday by the Natural Resources Defense Council [See Late News, page 4]. As an individual who has dedicated his educational and professional life to...

It's hard to pull of fraud with smart buyers.(One Man's OPINION)
April 1, 2005... Early in March, WKRG, the local television station for the Gulf of Mexico "Gold Coast," aired a two-part investigative piece entitled "Substitute Snapper?" Intrepid reporter Tiffany Craig visited five restaurants and three seafood markets in...

DOC adds insult to injury in South Asia.(Trade FORUM)
April 1, 2005... Days after the tragic Indian Ocean tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004, killed up to 300,000 people and wreaked havoc in fishing villages in countries like India and Thailand, the U.S. Department of Commerce swung into action, putting out a press release...

Safe seafood means satisfied customers: educate consumers so they'll know how to maintain the quality of the fish you sell them.(Seafood FAQ)
April 1, 2005... Retailers know that consumers who get sick after eating the fish they buy are hardly a source of repeat business, so preventing food-borne illness is essential. And prevention starts at the source. Buy fresh, high-quality fish from...

Sophisticated palates like their raw seafood Italian-style: crudo gives sushi a run for its money in upscale eateries from New York to LA.(Trend WATCH)
April 1, 2005... If crudo could talk, it would owe a mouthful of thanks to sushi, its Japanese-born counterpart that introduced the dining public to raw fish several years ago, unleashing a passion for the product that has continued to this day. Crudo,...

Seafood's a hit at two N.C. ethnic concepts: restaurateur sources prime product from Boston and Honolulu for his Italian and Mexican menus.(on the MENU)
April 1, 2005... Menus grow and change for a variety of different reasons. In the case of Mama Ricotta's and Cantina 1511 in Charlotte, N.C., a new relationship with a purveyor has led to more seafood items on the menu. "With two restaurants, it made sense...

Don't get stuck with overstock: when the seafood case is overflowing, there are several options for moving product.(SeaFood UNIVERSITY)
April 1, 2005... Controlling inventory is more art than science, say most retailers. Although you can reference previous sales numbers for a given month, week or day, knowing just how much to order is more a matter of instinct and experience than hard and fast...

Sea scallops: with U.S. boats taking another cut in days at sea, buyers may have to rely more heavily on imports.(Species FOCUS)
April 1, 2005... Sea scallops are a tasty, popular and profitable product both at retail and in foodservice, though impending management measures could mean tighter supplies and higher prices. Sea scallops are found on the continental shelf in the western...

Yellowtail: whether premium Japanese-farmed hamachi or wild-caught jack, this fish is in high demand.(Product SPOTLIGHT)
April 1, 2005... Sushi and sashimi enthusiasts have long craved yellowtail, a tuna-like fish renowned for its rich, buttery flavor. Indeed, yellowtail is a raw staple on sushi menus in restaurants and supermarkets coast to coast, and it's increasingly popular...

American Seafoods Group.(resignation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Mike Hyde, president and CEO of American Seafoods Group's subsidiary American Seafoods Co. LLC, resigned effective March 31, although he will remain actively involved in the company as strategic business and regulatory advisor. Current Vice...

Byrd International.(appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Randy Officer is the new director of sales and marketing for Maryland-based crabmeat importer Byrd International. He is responsible for developing a U.S. broker sales network for the company.

PMMI.(appointment)(Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute announced two recent staff changes. Jose Martinez joined PMMI as director for the Latin America office, and Jacquelyn Bradshaw was promoted to director of Web services. Martinez oversees the...

Rubicon Resources.(People IN THE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... Shrimp importer Rubicon Resources Main as vice president of retail sales. Main has more than 20 years of retail management experience with Reichenbach & Associates, Meridian Products and Contessa Premium Foods.

P&O Ports North America.(appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Stephen Edwards joined P&O Ports North America as senior vice president of the Northeast region. Edwards is responsible for P&O Ports' New England, New York and New Jersey operations and will also sit on the Port Newark Container Terminal...

James Beard Foundation.(appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Former Red Lobster President Edna Morris was chosen as the new interim executive director of the James Beard Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the culinary arts. Morris also serves on the board of directors of the Culinary...

Mitchell's Fish Market.(appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Tim Rios joined Mitchell's Fish Market as executive chef of its Woodmere, Ohio, location. Rios is president of the Cleveland chapter of the American Culinary Federation and is ACF certified. He graduated from Johnson & Wales with an associate's...

McKnight & Co.(appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jeanne McKnight, founder of McKnight & Co. public-relations and issues-management company of Seattle, assumed the title of senior vice president of public relations for Strategies 360, a Seattle-based strategic consulting firm that merged with...

Red Lobster.(People IN THE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... Darden Restaurants, owner/operator of the Red Lobster restaurant concept, promoted Salli Setta to executive vice president of marketing for the seafood chain. Setta was previously senior vice president of culinary and beverage for Olive Garden,...

Taste of Thailand.(meals)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A Bangkok chef created the Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimp for Rubicon Resources' Royal Thai Cuisine line. Designed for sale in the freezer case, the heat-and-serve meal kit consists of pan-flied noodles with vegetables and black-tiger shrimp in a...

Southwest flavor.(meals)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Contessa Premium Foods expands its frozen, 17-item Convenience Meals retail line with Shrimp Santa Fe, which goes from freezer to plate in 10 minutes. Shrimp Santa Fe combines farm-raised shrimp with black beans, corn, broccoli, petite green...

Asian delights.(appetizers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Phillips Foods offers Asian Rhythms frozen dim sum, available in fried or steamed varieties. These authentic Thai products are made in Thailand from native ingredients. Fried dim sum includes shrimp spring rolls, shrimp wontons and shrimp...

Crab nuggets.(breaded)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Newport International introduces breaded jumbo lump crabmeat from its Jack's Catch Seafood Solutions line. Made from pasteurized nuggets of high-quality blue-swimming-crab meat from Asia, the product was designed for QSR and casual-dining...

New twist on an old fave.(BREADED)
April 1, 2005... New from Ocean Cuisine International are Breaded Calamari Strips in a twisted-strip shape instead of traditional rings or clusters. The new shape offers customers a fun finger food and gives operators an additional calamari option. The strips...

Chilean hoki.(boneless grenadier fillets)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Frozen, boneless grenadier fillets from Pescanova come packed three per 10.59-ounce box. Within the box, the fillets are contained in a "vapor pouch" for steaming in a microwave or conventional oven without losing nutrients or flavor during...

Gourmet dining every day.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Samband of Iceland announces its Market Bay "Gourmet Everyday" line of tilapia entrees. The 6-ounce boneless fillets, packed two to a container, come in four varieties: with marinated peppers and portabello mushrooms, with shrimp marinara, with...

Healthful snacking.(surimi seafood product)(Zaloom Marketing Corp)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Zaloom Marketing Corp. designed its Sunset Bay brand Seafood Sticks, a surimi seafood product, as a low-fat, low-calorie healthy alternative to traditional snack items like beef sticks. Made from pasteurized Pacific whitefish, each stick...

Seafood blend.(surimi seafood)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Shining Ocean's new Kanimi brand Shrimp Combo blends surimi seafood with coldwater shrimp. Fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, the combo can be mixed with mayonnaise or lime juice for a convenient and healthful salad or sandwich...

Certified organic.(salmon)(Camanchaca Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... New from Camanchaca is Naturland-certified Pier 33 Organic Salmon[R]. Raised in ocean farms in south Chile, the salmon are fed a diet of certified organic feed containing phaffia, a natural yeast-based pigment that gives the fish its pink...

Smoked salmon in a pouch.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Chicken of the Sea[R] brings gourmet-quality, wood-smoked Pacific salmon to the canned and pouched seafood aisle of grocery stores nationwide. The ready-to-eat Alaska salmon comes in a convenient, 3-ounce pouch for a suggested retail price of...

Get your mojo working.(salmon)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SeaSpecialties is targeting carb-conscious consumers with its new South Beach Char-Grilled Smoked Salmon with Mojo. The 100-calorie, 6-ounce king salmon portion, seasoned with a tropical blend of juices and herbs, is trans-fat- and carb-free....

The key to cleanliness.(Key Technology Inc)(conveyors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Key Technology expands its Iso-Flo[R] family of vibratory conveyors with new systems that improve reliability and sanitation. The stainless steel conveyors satisfy USDA, HACCP and FDA requirements, and a smooth 2B surface finish discourages...

EZ does it.(conveyors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The EZ Clean In Place (CIP) system from Intralox cleans belts used in hygienic food processing quickly and effectively with minimal water use. A spray bar is positioned to expedite debris removal, and a custom-engineered spray pattern...

An eye to versatility.(heavy-duty wire-mesh belt)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Wire Belt presents Eye-Flex[R], a heavy-duty wire-mesh belt for large-product conveyance in food processing. Eye-Flex features straight, modular construction, providing increased belt life. With its flat conveying surface and open-mesh...

Scenes from setup day.(IBSS 2005 IN REVIEW)
April 1, 2005... CAPTIONS: What a difference a day makes! The afternoon before the show started, the floor was buzzing with forklifts delivering booths and supplies as exhibitors unpacked crates, climbed ladders, hung signage and got their displays in ship...

Scenes on global scale.(IBSS 2005 IN REVIEW)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CAPTIONS: They don't call it the International Boston Seafood Show for nothing. A look around the exhibit hall revealed banners from all corners of the world. Eighteen foreign countries displayed their products in pavilions representing...

Scenes from the show.(IBSS 2005 IN REVIEW)
April 1, 2005... CAPTIONS: UPS, a NASCAR sponsor and a first-time exhibitor at IBSS, invited visitors to get behind the wheel in I a racecar simulator in its booth. Rubicon Resources' meeting and reception room offered a taste of Thailand, complete with...

Scenes from the sidelines.(IBSS 2005 IN REVIEW)
April 1, 2005... CAPTIONS: In their first year at the spacious and bright Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, IBSS visitors found many amenities, including hotel-shuttlebus pickup and delivery, convenient coatcheck, seating areas to rest weary feet and...

Scenes from IBSS & SPA.(IBSS 2005 IN REVIEW)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CAPTIONS: The launch of Seafood Processing America gave equipment suppliers their own showcase. Visitors could see the latest in cryogenic freezing, ice-making and packaging as well as processing machinery of all types. Everything needed to get...

Scenes from the spotlight.(IBSS 2005 IN REVIEW)
April 1, 2005... CAPTIONS: Agar Supply CEO Karen Bressler fielded questions after her conference on "Buying Seafood Right." Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine entertained by whipping up creative concoctions with Delmarva lobster. National Fisheries Institute...

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL April 10-12 * New England Foodservice & Lodging Exposition and Conference Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston Contact Diversified Business Communications (207) 842-5504; fax (207) 842-5505 www.nefsexpo.com April...

Alaska Quality Seafood Program.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... The Alaska Quality Seafood Program is making buying Alaska salmon easier. The program has improved handling procedures and established uniform grading standards, certified with independent quality inspections. Buyers will realize decreased...

Ambassador Seafoods, Inc.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... Discover Quality LOBSTER NUGGETS--pure squat lobster tail meat, great value, versatile and superb taste. Readily available year round. The perfect addition to any menu, lobster nuggets are used by fish fry houses and gourmet chefs alike. Try...

American Pride Seafoods.(catfish products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... American Pride Seafoods is proud to introduce a NEW line of Value-Added U.S. farm-raised catfish products--Southern Cornmeal and Potato Crunch Catfish Bites, Southerm Cornmeal Catfish Sticks and Southern Cornmeal Catfish FishFries. CN approved,...

AmeriPure.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... AmeriPure uses a patented process to reduce potentially harmful Vibrio bacteria to nondetectable levels. They offer a full line of self-merchandising oyster products for the retail trade--10 & 16 oz. jars of shucked meat and beautiful mesh bags...

Aquafarms International.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Direct from the Farm / complete traceability. Processed fresh, hours after harvest, dry cured and lightly smoked for unique flavor and a clean finish. 100% fat line removed and pre-sliced for a perfect presentation always. Now available in 4...

Astra Information Systems.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... A System That Works For You. Astra's Advance Availability Assessment ([A.sup.3]) option revolutionizes fresh product handling by bringing a whole new timing dimension to inventory availability functions. [A.sup.3] transparently calculates and...

Avure.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... Avure's newest Fresher Under Pressure 687L HPP system provides incredible shucking, yield increase and shelf life extension benefits to fresh shellfish processors. A simple, yet highly effective process, High Pressure Processing (HPP) was the...

Beck's Smokery.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... Beck's lobster spread is the new addition to its exquisite collection of spreads. It is highly demanded both for foodservice applications and retail. With no artificial flavors and 60 days of shelf life. Beck's Smokery, 800-433-BECK,...

Blue Star Food Products.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... AMERICA'S FAVORITE CRABMEAT New convenient 1Lb. reclosable, refrigerated pouches in 6 varieties. They are safer than cans, taste fresher and have the same shelf life. Blue Star Food Products[TM] lead to ultimate consumer satisfaction....

Byrd International.(Seafood MARKETPLACE)
April 1, 2005... Your reputation is important to us! Our uncompromising approach to quality guarantees that with each pound of Byrd meat you use, you are serving the best crab meat in the industry. Our HACCP compliant plants are located throughout Asia. Byrd...