Seafood Business articles from December 2002

Seafood Business archives from December 2002

Leaders in our midst. (People of the year).(Tilman J. Fertitta)(George Chamberlain)(Global Aquaculture Alliance)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... True leaders inspire the rest of us by making the seafood business better, even during these times of economic strain. In this issue, SeaFood Business honors as People of the Year two men whose efforts to improve product quality, expand seafood...

Farmed-salmon boycott seeks industry reform. (Aquaculture).
December 1, 2002... British Columbia-based environmental groups calling for a farmed-salmon boycott say they will not discuss the action with aquaculture-industry representatives until their demands for industry-wide reform are addressed. The Coastal Alliance...

U.S. shrimpers look for funds to pursue an antidumping suit. (Trade).
December 1, 2002... Shrimp buyers are anxiously awaiting the outcome of an early December meeting of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, an eight-state group of fishermen and processors considering an antidumping suit against several shrimp-producing countries,...

American Seafoods Group to acquire Southern Pride Catfish. (Late News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
December 1, 2002... Seattle-based American Seafoods Group revealed Nov. 21 that it intends to purchase Southern Pride Catfish of Greensboro, Ala. Purchase price and completion date were not disclosed. American Seafoods operates a fleet of at-sea processing...

Legal Sea Foods breaks ground on new waterfront facility. (Late News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Legal Sea Foods broke ground Nov. 21 on a new facility at the Boston Fish Pier, where boats will deliver fish directly to the company for processing and distribution to Legal's 26 restaurants. Legal will also make its chowders, soups and sauces...

NESPA unveils "Fish for Life" campaign. (Late News).( New England Seafood Producers Association )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The New England Seafood Producers Association held its first event in Boston on Nov. 20 to increase its membership, unveil a public relations campaign and publicize results of its consumer research. NESPA was formed last spring to create a...

So. Florida importer admits to selling tainted lobster tails. (Late News).(Carlos Seafood)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Carlos Seafood, a Miami importer, pled guilty Nov. 20 in U.S. District Court to distributing 24,750 pounds of frozen lobster tails contaminated with salmonella into the U.S. market during 1997 and 1998. According to a press release issued...

Naked Fish retrenches, converting seafood eateries to low-price Italian: four restaurants in Boston suburbs are now Red Sauce concept. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Naked Fish is converting four of its 10 casual Latin-themed seafood restaurants to Red Sauce, a new low-price Italian concept the company expects will perform better in suburban Boston locations. The first Red Sauce opened July 15 in the...

Seattle-area retailer sells out of fresh-cooked king crab: Thriftway promo moves 60 pounds in two hours. (Retail).(Food Market Northwest Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The Queen Anne and Admiral Thriftways sold their inventories of fresh-cooked red king crab legs from Alaska's Bristol Bay fishery in a matter of hours this fall, even though the crustacean is relatively expensive this year. The stores were...

BI-LO supermarkets look to convenience and variety to boost customer satisfaction: new stores open in Charlotte, N.C., and Mount Pleasant, S.C., this fall. (Retail).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... BI-LO, a Southeast supermarket chain, opened a new store in Charlotte, N.C., in mid-October that puts the seafood department in the spotlight and offers customers more services. All new BI-LO supermarkets, including the store scheduled to...

Clear Springs Foods. (Biz Briefs).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Clear Springs Foods invites chefs to enter the Clear*Cuts[R] Recipe challenge by submitting an original foodservice recipe featuring Clear*Cuts[R] boneless Idaho rainbow trout. Grand prize is a weeklong class at the Culinary Institute of...

Joe Pucci & Sons Seafoods. (Biz Briefs).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Joe Pucci & Sons Seafoods, Oakland, Calif.'s oldest seafood company, will be moved inland to Hayward, Calif., by its new owner and president, Chris Lam. The move will be made by mid-2003, Lam says. Pucci & Sons, which delivers about 20 million...

P&O Cold Logistics. (Biz Briefs).(P and O Cold Logistics)(CS Integrated L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... P&O Cold Logistics expanded its U.S. presence by acquiring 13 refrigerated logistics assets of CSI, a division of ProLogis, for around $70 million. The deal includes eight cold-storage facilities in California and three in Texas, as well as two...

Eating seafood may lower risk of dementia for elderly: French study bolsters benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. (Health).
December 1, 2002... Remembering to eat seafood now may help prevent you from forgetting later. A new study found that elderly people who ate seafood high in omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week showed a lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's...

Bristol Bay group looks to brand its high-quality salmon: marketing effort targets natural, whole-foods niche. (Marketing).
December 1, 2002... A group of Alaska fishermen and processors is working to place branded Bristol Bay salmon in the natural/whole foods segment of the U.S. retail market. The Bristol Bay logo will connote premium salmon harvested and handled according to...

Facts & figures. (News Line).(Subway Inc.; seafood consumption)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Facts & FIGURES 2 Number of seafood items on Subway's menu 4.8 Amount of seafood and crab salad Subway sold from Sept. 2000 to Aug. 2001, in millions of pounds 5.9 Amount of seafood and crab...

In my retail case. (News Line).(Joseph Beter, Jewel City Seafood )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Joseph Beter Owner Jewel City Seafood Huntington, W. Va. Annual seafood sales: $1.4 million Market challenge: Most local customers have little experience eating or cooking fish. They are typically wary of the unknown or had a...

NFI honors Frank Holas and other industry leaders for their achievements: annual FINesse awards presented in Pasadena, Calif. (Awards).(National Fisheries Institute)
December 1, 2002... The National Fisheries Institute recognized the seafood industry's most innovative individuals and organizations with its FINesse awards at the group's annual convention in Pasadena, Calif., early last month. The winners were announced on Nov....

Legal Sea Foods borrows from Indian cuisine to promote health: four Ayurvedic dishes are featured on the revamped menu. (Foodservice).
December 1, 2002... Legal Sea Foods has added a new twist to its promotion of seafood's nutritional benefits by pairing fish with spices chosen for their healthful properties as well as their flavors. The 26-restaurant Boston company's latest menu features...

The big picture: seafood sales stalled. (News Line).(2000/2001)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The BIG PICTURE Seafood sales stalled Wholesale value rose 1% in 2001 (in billions of dollars) 2000 2001 Industry sales to retail sector $12.1 billion $13.4 billion Industry...

West Coast seafood show relocates. (Line Items).(International West Coast Seafood Show)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The International West Coast Seafood Show, held in Los Angeles for the past three years, will be moved to the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., in 2003. Diversified Business Communications, organizer of the event, decided on...

Census Bureau gets down to business. (Line Items).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... This month, more than 5 million businesses will receive questionnaires tied to the 2002 Economic Census, which is used to measure gross domestic product and serves as a foundation for economic indicators that help form U.S. economic policy. All...

Kudos for Captain D's. (Line Items).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The drive-though operation at Captain D's Seafood restaurants was rated among the country's best 25 by the trade publication QSR. The "Best Drive-Thru in America" study measures four elements of consumer satisfaction: speed, accuracy,...

Ample supplies and firm prices mark December's spot market: Maine's 2003 pink-shrimp fishery is set at 38 days, two weeks longer than last year's. (Shrimp).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Shrimp prices were holding steady heading into the 2002 holiday season. Expect the spot market to pick up early this month, as buyers make last-minute purchases for Christmas and New Year's. Demand should remain strong through the early part of...

Cod and haddock fisheries still in limbo: the halibut market quietly shifts to frozen product. (Groundfish).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... A federal judge is expected to delay the implementation of harvesting restrictions for New England's groundfish fishery by several months to give regulators an opportunity to reassess fish-population Environmentalists brought suit against...

East Coast scallop fishery extended: no relief in sight for the snow and king crab markets. (Shellfish).
December 1, 2002... Prices of domestic sea scallops could ease this month. Last month, regulators decided to allow Mid-Atlantic scallop fishermen to make two additional trips to the Hudson Canyon and Virginia Beach areas, provided they have enough days-at-sea...

Dungeness in demand: Wash. and Ore. openers delayed by 10 days. (Focus).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Expect a competitive market as the West Coast Dungeness crab fishery accelerates into full swing this month. This season's opening ex-vessel price is expected to at least match last season's opening price of $1.60 a pound, due to strong demand....

The spot market heats up for the holidays: prices of farmed product should rise slightly as a result. (Salmon).
December 1, 2002... Christmas and New Year's should provide a much-needed lift to the spot market. Buying interest for fresh Atlantic salmon usually increases soon after Americans have digested their Thanksgiving turkey. As a result, prices should rise slightly...

Spread the word. (Editor's Note).
December 1, 2002... Seafood is good for you. This is not a news flash for readers of SeaFood Business. It's hard to find an issue of the magazine that doesn't include a story on the health benefits of seafood. This edition includes a Newsline story on page 8 that...

Alaska harvest sector in denial. (Letters To The Editor).
December 1, 2002... I'm writing in regard to Dick Gutting's article on Alaska's need to modernize its salmon industry (see Issues & Answers, SFB Oct. 2002). Everything Dick says about our industry is absolutely true, and we need more reality-based editorials such...

U.S. seafood imports face further disruption. (Issues & Answers).
December 1, 2002... New bioterrorism laws will transform the global distribution system that supplies seafood to American consumers. By the end of next year, U.S. processing plants, warehouses and other seafood facilities, including importers, will have to...

Use health education to sell more seafood. (Health Forum).
December 1, 2002... Smart seafood retailers are developing educational programs around seafood's nutritional benefits to create loyal return customers. "When you educate someone about your products, you increase sales," says June Kuzerki, registered dietician...

Tilman Fertitta pairs entertainment with seafood: Landry's Restaurants is growing into a seafood empire. (Top Story).
December 1, 2002... Landry's President and CEO Tilman Fertitta is working hard to make fish fun. The latest jewel in Landry's blossoming seafood dining portfolio is a six-acre "eatertainment" complex opening in Houston early next year. Boasting a...

George Chamberlain forges a tool to aid the global shrimp industry: Global Aquaculture Alliance head develops program to certify production process. (Top Story).
December 1, 2002... In a reactive industry, George Chamberlain, president of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, has proactively spearheaded the launch of a voluntary, third-party certification program for the shrimp-farming industry. The discovery of traces of...

Miami offers ultimate in fusion cuisine: chefs celebrate the city's global melting pot with seafood from all over the world. (On the Road).
December 1, 2002... A Miami tourist in search of the trendiest new fish prepared by the city's hottest chefs can choose from dishes inspired by many different cultures. Thanks to air freight and Miami's stature as a major U.S. entry point for imported fresh...

Robert Curry takes Flying Fish cafe to new heights: West Coast chef puts his own spin on a popular Disney menu. (Seafood Star).(Restaurant Review)
December 1, 2002... Robert Curry had spent eight years as executive chef of Domaine Chandon restaurant in California's Napa Valley and was at the "top of his game" when he decided to start anew at Disney's 187-seat Flying Fish cafe in Orlando. Moving to a new...

Surging Asian population fuels demand for live fish: but whether the live-fish trade can capture broader, mainstream appeal is debatable. (Trend Watch).
December 1, 2002... Consumers craving the freshest fish seek out restaurants serving entrees that stare back at them from the dinner plate with their gills still moving. Most consumers, however, grow squeamish at the thought. This accounts, at least in part, for...

Italian cuisine takes on new sophistication: seafood benefits from consumers' demand for authentic Italian food. (On the Menu).
December 1, 2002... Americans increasingly hunger for Italian food, particularly authentic Italian food. There were 13,436 full-service Italian restaurants in the United States in 2001, generating sales of $10.2 billion, up 6 percent from the year before, reports...

Three tips for boosting seafood sales: Identify and make the most of opportunities to sell more seafood. (The Grocery Store).
December 1, 2002... The best to entice new customers to shop your seafood counter is to maintain a full, fresh seafood display every operating hour of the day. That's easier said than done. Most stores do a great job of setting up the display in the early...

Surimi seafood: slowly but surely, analog-seafood producers are introducing value-added products and finding new customers. (Species Focus).
December 1, 2002... The French don't care if it's imitation crabmeat. They like it. In fact, more than 60 percent of households in France buy surimi seafood. That's a far cry from the 10 percent of U.S. households that purchase analog products. Growth in the...

Caviar: with Caspian sturgeon stocks endangered, sales of American-made caviar surge. (Product Spotlight).
December 1, 2002... When it comes to lavish entertaining, nothing says extravagance better than caviar. And when it comes to caviar, beluga is best. "Berries" from the beluga, the largest of the sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea, retail for more than $100 an ounce...

Surimi processing: surimi producers look for processing machinery that suits their individual needs. (Equipment Focus).
December 1, 2002... Surimi-seafood processors in the United States can increase the size of their market if they become committed to providing consumers with a high-quality product, says Bill McClellan, vice president and general manager of Louis Kemp Seafoods,...

Soup's on. (Value-Added).(from original Phillips Seafood Restaurants)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The newest additions to Phillips Foods' soup line are shrimp bisque and crab and shrimp chowder, made from original Phillips Seafood Restaurants recipes. Developed by Phillips' restaurant chefs, both soups come in 1-gallon containers. Simply...

X-streamly tasty. (Value-Added).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... New from Clear Springs Kitchens[R] is the X-stream Fish Hoagie[TM], a blend of minced and cooked whole-muscle rainbow trout. Both the trout blend and the spicy breading are flavored with Tabasco[R] sauce. The oval-shaped sandwich patty fits on...

Batter up! (Value-Added).(King and Prince Seafood offers two new varieties of shrimp)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... King & Prince Seafood offers two new varieties of shrimp: tempura battered, featuring a buttery, Asian-inspired coating, and beer battered, made with real malt beverage. The shrimp can be baked or fried. Both crunchy varieties come in three...

Multi-tasking. (Processing Equipment).
December 1, 2002... Pisces VMK unveils the AHF492 integrated heading and filleting system for salmon processing. Combining the technology of the HSV 40 head-cutting unit and the MKII version of the FR9000 filleting machine, the new AHF492 is a single-operator...

Form and function. (Processing Equipment).
December 1, 2002... Speed, product consistency and versatility are hallmarks of NuTEC's 710 forming machine. The U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved 710 offers weight control and gentle product handling as it forms nuggets, cakes and patties. The easy-to-use...

Go with the flow. (Processing Equipment).
December 1, 2002... Delta Systems introduces the Delta Falcon horizontal flow wrapper, available in single-pack pillow or product-on-edge versions. With a product wrapping capacity of 150 pieces per minute, the versatile Falcon utilizes a wide range of wrapping...

Check it out. (Processing Equipment).
December 1, 2002... The ScanCheck RF5[TM], a new checkweigher from Scanvaegt of Denmark, is a reliable, flexible, easy-to-use packing solution. The ruggedly constructed unit is simple to install and adapt to your production needs. Information is clearly visible on...

New belt design. (Processing Equipment).
December 1, 2002... New from Intralox[R] is the Nub-Top version of its Series 1100 flush-grid belt for seafood processors. The belt's surface consists of raised nubs spaced to create a lifting effect that reduces contact between the product and the belt, thus...

Calendar 2003.
December 1, 2002... JANUARY Jan. 13-15 Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Exposition Seattle Sheraton, Seattle Contact Northwest Food Processors Association (503)327-2200; www.nwfpa.org Jan. 19-21 Int'l Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York...

CSPI viewed with skepticism. (Letters To The Editor).
December 1, 2002... I am writing concerning the article entitled "FDA says efforts to increase safety of U.S. seafood supply are working", which appears on page 6 of your November issue. I am somewhat disappointed in the uncritical use of comment by The...

Sysco Corp. (People In The News).(Hank Dentler )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Hank Dentler joined Sysco's corporate seafood department as a seafood product manager. Dentler brings with him more than 20 years of distribution and restaurant experience. His areas of responsibility include value-added fish products and...

King & Prince. (People In The News).(Brubaker Robert)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... King & Prince Seafood's chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Robert Brubaker, was elected chairman of the board of the American Frozen Food Institute at its 62nd annual meeting in October. Brubaker is a past chairman of the board...

East Coast Seafood. (People In The News).(Neal Workman)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... East Coast Seafood, a member of the AHI Group and a major distributor of live lobster, hired Neal Workman as VP of sales, marketing and business development. Workman has more than 17 years' experience in the seafood industry as founder of...

Totem Ocean Trailer Express. (People In The News).(Brief Article)(Biography)
December 1, 2002... Robert "Bob" McMillen, who joined Totem Ocean Trailer Express as president and CEO at the company's inception in 1977, died Oct. 12 after an extended illness. He was 67. McMillen was TOTE's president until 1993 and executive of the companys...

Stavis Seafoods. (People In The News).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... David Lancaster is now sales manager for Stavis, replacing Mary Fleming, who was promoted to the position of CFO. Lancaster has more than 12 years of seafood experience. Prior to joining Stavis, he founded WorldCatch.

Tai Foong USA. (People In The News).(Elise Vincentini)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Tai Foong recently brought Elise Vincentini aboard as sales representative. Vincentini's experience includes national accounts manager for Star Fisheries and Gofish.com, west regional sales manager for ContiSea-Ducktrap River, sales and...

Heatcraft. (People In The News).(Ken Rothgeb)(Jeff Tindel)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Heatcraft Refrigeration Products promoted Ken Rothgeb to director of sales for its distribution market unit. Jeff Tindel was promoted to original equipment manufacturer sales director for the company.

AmeriCold. (People In The News).(David Israel )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... AmeriCold Logistics named David Israel its VP of lead logistics services. He will develop an AmeriCold business unit that provides value-added service for foodservice, retail and wholesale distributors. Israel was previously regional VP of...

Trans-Ocean Products. (People In The News).(Kelli Beal)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Trans-Ocean Products, a major processor and marketer of surimi seafoods, appointed Kelli Beal business development manager. She is responsible for managing key accounts and supervising Trans-Ocean's broker sales force in the Southwest. Beal was...

Aurora Foods. (People In The News).(Hojnacki, Michael J.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Aurora Foods, which counts among its brands Van de Kamp's[R] and Mrs. Paul'[R] frozen seafood, named Michael J. Hojnacki to the newly created position of senior VP of marketing. He will oversee development and execution of marketing strategy...

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... It's a known fact that if you grow up in Alaska you'll be stronger, healthier and better looking... (especially if you're a salmon). In Alaska's pure, icy waters, salmon naturally develop firmer, great tasting meat that's rich in Omega-3 oils....

Ambassador Seafoods, Inc. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... 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...

Astra Information Systems. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... 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...

Atlantic Queen. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Take flavor from ordinary to extraordinary. Your imagination and a dab of delicious, Luxury Brand Snow Crab meat are all it takes to make the main courses and appetizers on your menu unforgettably exquisite taste sensations. Visit our web site...

Bayshore Seafood. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... BAYSHORE GROUP Ltd. -- BAYSHORE frozen vacpac mussels are 100% farm raised/rope cultured mussels! (Some mussel producers utilize wild mussels). We only use the very best rope grown mussels which are processed and frozen within hours of...

Byrd International. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Your reputation is important to us! Our uncompromising approach to product quality ensures that with every pound of BYRD meat you use, you are serving the best crab meat in the industry. Our HACCP compliant plants are located throughout...

Camanchaca, Inc. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Everything About Us Is Different. Discover Camanchaca Gourmet Salmon[TM] Portions--guaranteed to bring your customers back for more, make your profitability transparent and simplify your business. Our salmon is fully trimmed to your exacting...

Clear Springs Foods[R]. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... CLEAR SPRINGS KITCHENS[R] Offer your customers a new sandwich that sizzles--Rainbow Trout Ranchers. These 4 oz. sandwich patties are made from boneless, Skinless Idaho Rainbow Trout fillets and covered with a tasty ranch-flavored breading....

Contessa. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... America's Favorite Shrimp! Committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available in the industry. Call (310) 832-8000 or visit us at www.contessa.com.

Enaca. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Enaca, supplying the world with quality seafood products for forty years, proudly introduces RioMar[TM] brand Red Tilapia. RioMar[TM] brand Red Tilapia is grown, processed, packed and sold by Enaca, assuring you total control of the product...

Eurolink USA. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... MEDITERRANEAN -- For millennia the products of this region have been exported throughout the world. Eurolink continues this tradition by bringing the best quality fresh fish from that unique region and proudly presents to you with some of its...

Fishery Products International. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Add award winning flavor to your menu today with FPI ICE SHRIMP.[TM] One snappy bite and you'll discover an amazing difference in taste! Taste tests show 98% of consumers prefer ICE SHRIMP over the warm water competition! FPI ICE SHRIMP--from...

Glacier Seafoods International. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... For the best value-added products, start with the best raw material--Glacier Freeze 100% premium Alaska pollock. We deep skin each fillet for whiter, flakier finished products, pack them to eliminate voids and ice pockets, and freeze them at...

Great Eastern Mussel. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Great Eastern Mussel is a primary producer of fully processed mussels and mahogany clams for the retail and wholesale industry. We pack on a daily basis for delivery to all areas of the United States to ensure the freshest product available on...

Gregor Jonsson, Inc. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... PEEL SHRIMP FAST!! Peel shrimp faster, better, cheaper with Jonsson shrimp peeling systems. Automatically peel any size, any style, or any kind. Peel more than 200 pounds a week? Then put Jonsson's 47 years experience to work for you. Please...

Hillman Oysters. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Peerless quality, taste and value. Certified IQF Untopped, Rockefeller and Casino Oysters on the Halfshell along with our PillowPac meats for the imaginative, demanding chef who requires the best. Your Natural Selection! 1-800-582-4416 or...

IncredibleFresh. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... IncredibleFresh, featuring sword, tuna, mahi, grouper, stone crabs, and many more wild species plus farm raised salmon and tilapia, offers its customers a unique one call fresh fish source where quality and customer satisfaction are our only...

Kaua'i Shrimp[R]. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Cultured in the Tropic's on Hawaii's beautiful Garden Isle, Kaua'i Shrimp[R] taste sweeter because that's the way life is on Kaua'i. Hawaii High Health Seafood Corp., a subsidiary of CEATECH USA, Inc. brings the discriminating taste of Hawaii...

John Keeler & Co., Inc. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Excellence (ek'se lens), n. synonyms: 1. Superiority, eminence. 2. A John Keeler & Co., branded product. From the rich waters of Indonesia in the South Pacific Indies, comes "BLUE STAR" Brand Pasteurized Crabmeat. Visit us at www. ocecrab.com...

Laitram Machinery. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Laitram's Deheading Table is designed to increase efficiency during raw material processing and provide easy access for sanitation. The table includes 14 worker stations to dehead 900 kg (2,000 lb.) per hour. Variable speed motor enables...

Louis Kemp. (Seafood Marketplace).
December 1, 2002... Category growth in markets that carry five or more Louis Kemp items per store is 15.4%, which is nearly double the category growth of 8.5% for the total US. (1) To learn how the full line of Louis Kemp Seafood Delights[TM] can grow sales in...

Louisiana Seafood Board. (Seafood Marketplace).(Blue Crab Marketing Alliance)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... BUY AMERICAN, BUY BLUE CRABS--The nation's top six blue crab producing states joined forces to protect domestic Blue Crab from imports. Processors and packers interested in joining the Blue Crab Marketing Alliance may use the USA AMERICAN BLUE...