Seafood Business articles from December 2004

Seafood Business archives from December 2004

Healthy sales just ahead.(Top Story)(seafood consumption)
December 1, 2004... The federal government is expected in early 2005 to advise Americans to eat fish twice a week, an unprecedented move that would force public institutions such as schools and the military to buy more seafood. The advice, if adopted by the...

NFI votes to raise its communications budget for 2005.(Marketing)(National Fisheries Institute)
December 1, 2004... The National Fisheries Institute will have more money to spend on delivering media messages to consumers next year. The seafood-trade group's board of directors approved a seven- to eight-fold increase in NFI's 2005 communications budget at its...

PETA urges consumers to stop eating fish.(Late News)(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, armed with new scientific studies indicating fish intelligence, on Nov. 16 launched a "Fish Empathy" campaign urging consumers to stop eating fish. The organization says its main goal is to fight...

Miami importer fined for buying smuggled caviar.(Late News)(Optimus)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Optimus, a Miami importer doing business as Marky's Caviar and the International Food Emporium, pleaded guilty on Nov. 12 to purchasing about 5.9 tons of sturgeon caviar from five separate smuggling rings between 1998 and 2001, according to the...

Blood-mercury levels may be decline, report finds.(Late News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A Nov. 4 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates 6 percent of U.S. women of childbearing age and young children have blood-mercury levels of concern, a drop from 10 percent indicated in a report published in 2001....

P.F. Chang's expands wild salmon offerings on menu; six-month, off-season supply of frozen sockeye is secured.(Foodservice)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... P.F. Chang's China Bistro, a chain of 113 restaurants in 31 states, has added two wild Alaska salmon dishes and switched an existing menu item from farmed to wild salmon. "It's a fabulous fish," says Laura Cherry, P.F. Chang's spokeswoman....

Icelandic USA.(Biz Briefs)(seafood supplier of the year)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Icelandic USA was named seafood supplier of the year by Golbon, a full-service broadline purchasing and marketing group for independent foodservice distributors.

Weighpack Systems.(Biz Briefs)(new office)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Weighpack Systems, with facilities in Montreal and Las Vegas, opened a new office in Toronto at 2810 Matheson Blvd., No. 200, Mississauga, ON L4W 4X7; telephone (416) 915-0808.

Master-Bilt, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems.(Biz Briefs)(First Source Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Master-Bilt, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems, appointed First Source Marketing of Lake Kiowa, Texas, as its manufacturer's representative for the Oklahoma and Texas region.

Gainco.(Biz Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Gainco, a supplier of weighing, sorting, sizing and distribution equipment, last month opened the Gainco Innovation Center at its headquarters in Gainesville, Ga., to channel R&D efforts and give customers a chance to view the company's...

The Pan Fish Group chose Maritech.(Biz Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Pan Fish Group chose Maritech, known for its WiseFarming program, as its global supplier of aquaculture-management software systems.

Robbie Manufacturing.(Biz Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Robbie Manufacturing, a supplier of flexible printed packaging for supermarkets, processors and shrink-wrap users, redesigned its Web site at www.robbiemfg.com with application-specific sites, detailed visuals and descriptions and packaging...

Prince Edward Island oyster shucker takes home the blue ribbon; last year's winner is runner-up in the WCSS's second annual competition.(Contest)(International West Coast Seafood Show)(Lori Coles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Lori Coles of Carr's Oyster Bar and Lobster Pound in Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island, captured first place in the oyster shucking competition at the International West Coast Seafood Show in Long Beach, Calif., on Oct. 31. Eight...

M&S honors veterans: 30,000 meals served on single day.(Foodservice)(McCormick & Schmick's)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... About 15,000 U.S. military veterans ate for free at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants on Nov. 7 as part of the chain's third annual Veteran's Day promotion. This year, the chain's 52 restaurants held the event on Nov. 7, the Sunday...

Oyster educational campaign uses humor to target at-risk consumers; individuals with impaired immune systems urged to avoid untreated oysters.(Food Safety)(Louisiana Oyster Industry Task Force)
December 1, 2004... The Louisiana Oyster Industry Task Force launched an educational campaign on Oct. 30 to address common misconceptions about the health risks associated with eating raw, untreated oysters. The campaign is designed to warn individuals with...

Facts & figures.(frozen seafood)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
December 1, 2004... 1.42 Sales of frozen seafood in 2002, in billions of dollars 1.65 Sales of frozen seafood in 2003, in billions of dollars 3.16 Capacity of cold-storage warehouses nationwide, in...

Chef's heritage inspires cookbook.(Off the Shelf)(Wildwood, Cooking from the Source in the Pacific Northwest)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... Chef Cory Schreiber drew upon his family heritage of digging dams, raising oysters and running Dan & Louis' Oyster Bar, a Portland, Ore., institution, to write an inspiration-filled cookbook that pays homage to the abundance of fine seafood and...

Ala. voters ok marketing tax; monies earmarked for promoting local seafood.(Promotion)(Alabama)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment Nov. 2 allowing the state's seafood industry to tax itself to raise funds for promotion and marketing. The amendment's passage is the first step to pay for promotion of the local seafood...

Hawaiian offshore fish-farming operation nets capital for buildout: $4 million investment to allow commercial production of kahala.(Aquaculture)(Kona Blue Water Farms)(Cornerstone Holdings)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Kona Blue Water Farms, an offshore aquaculture venture in Kona, on the island of Hawaii, received a $4 million investment in late October that will allow it to produce commercial quantities of kahalo, or Kona Kampachi[TM], in offshore cages....

Gourmet, October 2004.(Media Mentions)(Periodical Review)
December 1, 2004... In the Kitchen Notebook, the article "Squid pro quo" showed carb-counters how to make squid rings that look like pasta. Step-by-step instructions developed by Washington, D.C., chef Michel Richard explain the process of removing tentacles,...

Coastal Living, October 2004.(Media Mentions)(Periodical Review)
December 1, 2004... "Seafood primer" features seafood with crunchy coatings like seasoned breadcrumbs, nuts and shredded potato. Helpful hints--like drying the fish first so the coating adheres--ensure that readers will achieve a satisfying crunch outside and...

Captain D's 'lightens' up.(Line Items)(restaurants)(Captain D's Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Captain D's Seafood added a new lighter-fare menu in its company-owned restaurants in late October, offering consumers four different low-calorie dinner options and two Captain's Carb Counter meals. The low-calorie portion of the menu features...

Alaska processors boost ASMI funding.(Line Items)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Alaska seafood processors voted in October to increase their contributions to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute from 0.3 to 0.5 percent of the value of all the seafood they process in Alaska after Dec. 31, 2004. The increase in the...

New England's pink-shrimp fishery lengthened to 70 days: U.S. shrimp imports through September are down for the first time this year.(Shrimp)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Northern New England fishermen will have 70 days to harvest pink shrimp once the harvest kicks off Dec. 19. The season, set by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission last month, will run from Dec. 19 to 23, Dec. 26 to 30 and Jan. 3 to...

Imports may fall shy of 2003's total: but overall prices are down about 10 cents from a year ago.(Salmon)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... U.S. imports of Atlantic salmon for 2004 are projected to total between 425 million and 435 million pounds, according to a report released in early October by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. If the forecast...

Whitefish buyers prepare for Lent: Russia, Europe continue to strain Alaska's pollock resource.(Finfish)
December 1, 2004... Frozen-whitefish buyers are gearing up for perhaps the busiest time of year--Lent, which in 2005 runs from Feb. 9 (Ash Wednesday) to March 27 (Easter Sunday). Don't expect pressure on Alaska's Bering Sea pollock fishery, the world's...

Dungeness is in demand: tight inventories keep prices firm.(Preview)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Crabbers in California's Half Moon, San Francisco and Bodega bays kicked off the 2004-05 Dungeness-crab fishery Nov. 14. The rest of the fishery, which stretches from central California to Washington's Puget Sound, was slated to open Dec. 1....

Prices of stone-crab claws may drop soon: more large sections of red king crab are finally hitting the U.S. market.(Shellfish)
December 1, 2004... The fishery for Florida's prized stone crabs opened Oct. 15 to a market still reeling from the aftermath of four August and September hurricanes, which damaged many of the state's shoreside restaurants, forcing them to close indefinitely. ...

PETA's latest ploy.(Editor's Note)(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
December 1, 2004... They're baaack! People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, announced that it is launching the Fish Empathy Project to get consumers to stop eating seafood (see Late News, page 4). As part of this campaign, PETA is trying to convince...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
December 1, 2004... The tilapia story in the November Buyer's Guide (page 24) listed a price for fresh tilapia fillets that did not accurately reflect the supply of imported fillets. The accurate price of fresh, imported red tilapia fillets, as listed by Urner...

Is the feds' fish math fuzzy?(One Man's Opinion)
December 1, 2004... The annual Yearbook of Fisheries Statistics, published each fall by the National Marine Fisheries Service and available online at http://www.st.nmfs.gov/fus/fus03/01_intro2003.pdf, is a good analytical tool for people in the fish business. ...

Use facts to redefine seafood for consumers.(Marketing Forum)
December 1, 2004... I am a zealous advocate for seafood consumption because I work in the industry and know how fabulous fish is. But I have to continually remind myself that I am not a normal seafood consumer. I can make an educated decision about the seafood I...

A lot of labeling, a little time: not all retailers and seafood products are subject to country-of-origin labeling.(Seafood FAQ)
December 1, 2004... On April 4, 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin enforcing country of origin labeling, the law requiring retailers to label seafood products as to their country of origin and whether they're wild or farmed. Although COOL was part...

Restaurants outsource to ease labor challenges; foodservice demand for value-added products rising.(Trend Watch)
December 1, 2004... When the creators of a new Cuban restaurant concept in New York City designed the menu, their top priority was consistency that would lend itself to a national rollout. To meet that goal, Havana Central outsources 75 percent of its dishes....

Coach House chef gains reputation as a 'local boy': Ryan Hardy's year-round menu honors native-grown foods traditions of Martha's Vineyard.(on the Menu)
December 1, 2004... Ryan Hardy wants to be known as a local boy. The chef of The Coach House restaurant on Martha's Vineyard in Edgartown, Mass., is building business by serving local ingredients to a local clientele. Never mind that the restaurant is located in a...

Seafood clubs benefit both shoppers and retailers: use e-mail or in-store formats to build an ongoing relationship with your customers.(SeaFood University)
December 1, 2004... A seafood club can help retailers develop customer loyalty by building an ongoing relationship with their clientele. Clubs can focus on discounts or education, and can be offered online or via in-store events. Whatever format you choose can...

Seafood restaurants drive consumption gains: biennial foodservice survey finds rising menu prices, more use of healthful dishes.(Foodservice Survey)
December 1, 2004... Seafood restaurant companies are using smart menu engineering to help drive sales in a fiercely competitive foodservice market. "Frankly, I don't think I've ever seen the consumer more excited to eat seafood," says Saed Mohseni, CEO of...

Tilapia: expect prices to rise along with demand for this popular fish.(Species Focus)
December 1, 2004... Tilapia's mild taste, white flesh, versatility and year-round availability propelled this fish onto the list of America's favorite seafoods for the first time in 2001. It's climbed one notch annually since, to eighth position in 2003, at 0.54...

Escolar: in the right hands, this oily whitefish has overcome its undeserved stigma.(Product Spotlight)
December 1, 2004... Chefs who feature it regularly on their menus say there is no better-eating fish than escolar, a firm and dense white fish with a mild flavor that is equally at home on a grill or in a saute pan. Escolar's relatively high oil content makes it...

Packaging: new materials and equipment offer advances in product safety and presentation.(Equipment Focus)
December 1, 2004... Packaging plays a vital role in marketing seafood products to consumers and to retail and foodservice customers. In recent years, seafood processors have raised buyers' expectations in areas such as safety, shelf life and presentation. ...

King & Prince.(People In The News)(promotion)(King & Prince Seafood Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Patty Gilreath was promoted to customer service manager for King & Prince Seafood Corp., reporting to Senior VP of Operations Tom Sublett.

Laitram Machinery.(People In The News)(appointment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... New president and general manager of Laitram Machinery is Paul T. Gariepy, formerly executive director of Three Rivers Capital, a management and consulting firm specializing in turnaround planning, corporate renewal and financial-recovery...

Silliker.(People In The News)(appointment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Pamela Meijer joined Silliker's North America sales force as a technical sales manager. Based at the company's Stone Mountain, Ca., laboratory, she will be responsible for sales and customer-service activities in the Southeast.

Trans-Ocean.(People In The News)(appointment)(Trans-Ocean Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Trans-Ocean Products appointed Mark Ross business development manager-foodservice/corporate chef. Ross is building sales of Trans-Ocean's Thaw & Serve Sushi line among foodservice distributors and end-user accounts.

Oregon Dungeness Crab.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Hugh Link joined the Oregon Dungeness Crab and Albacore Commissions in the newly created administrative assistant/marketing position. Link was formerly sales and marketing manager at Hallmark Fisheries in Charleston, Ore., a division of San...

Sysco Corp.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... John Pollock of Sysco has taken a new position as senior director of commodity procurement for all proteins. Sysco's new general manager of seafood is Butch Vidrine.

P&O Cold Logistics.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... POCL appointed Rich Kappmeier vice president of its western region, with executive responsibility for all 10 California operations and new-business development in the Pacific Northwest.

Koch Equipment.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Lawrence Starr, president of Koch Equipment for 34 years, was inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame Nov. 7 at PACK EXPO International 2004 in Chicago. Starr introduced the U.S. food-packaging industry to the concept of vacuum packaging...

Hauser Group.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Ed Klein, former Coca-Cola marketing VP, was named president of the Hauser Group, the ad agency hired by the Southern Shrimp Alliance for its "Wild American Shrimp" marketing campaign.

Astra Information Systems.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Abe Nezvadovitz succeeds Alan Kleinman as head of the sales-and-marketing effort at Astra, a specialist in food-distribution management and processing systems.

Weighpack Systems.(People In The News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Rick Bougie was named sales manager for Weighpack Systems' eastern region. He has many years of technical, managerial, sales and marketing experience.

In Memoriam.(People In The News)(Cherrystone Aquafarms)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 1, 2004... Aquaculture pioneer Carroll "Chad" Chadwick Ballard Jr., owner and CEO of Cherrystone Aquafarms, died of a heart attack at the age of 54 in Norfolk, Va. on Oct. 27. He chaired the Virginia Marine Products Board, was president of the Virginia...

Pub grub.(Beer Battered)(Beer Batter Fillets)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Beer Batter Fillets are a recent addition to Gorton's Flavored Fillet line. Beer Batter Fillets feature a crispy, pub-style coating made with real beer, which provides a rich caramel color and enhances the flavor of the fish with a sweet yeast...

Corona crunch.(Beer Battered)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Ocean Cuisine (formerly Fishery Products International) gives menu classics like fish and chips, fried shrimp and fish tacos a new twist with Corona beer-battered seafood, originally developed for Dave & Busters restaurant chain. Operators can...

Flavor on tap.(Beer Battered)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Icelandic USA launched a new line of Redhook[R] ESB Ale-battered seafood. The full-bodied Redhook Amber Ale, which boasts a toasted-malt flavor and pleasant finishing sweetness, is modeled after the Extra Special Bitters served in English pubs....

A cart of a different color.(Containers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Remco Products' high-density No. 6901 polyethylene tubs are now available in gray. Used as standalones or with steel undercarriages, the tubs stack with lids and nest when empty. Remco's tubs meet Food and Drug Administration and U.S....

Eco-friendly totes with lids.(Containers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... IPL Material Handling introduces the IPL FlapNest series of multifunctional, attached-lid containers. The nestable, heavy-duty plastic containers are available in three heights: 14, 12 and 9.6 inches, with a footprint of 16 by 24 inches for...

Aguas Claras.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Aguas Claras is proud to offer the finest Salmon from the clean waters of the patagonia, for more than 15 years. Our premium products include Smoked Salmon, Gravlax and Pepperlax Marinades, Snacks and Burgers, and our Oriental Collection....

Alaska Quality Seafood Program.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Alaska Quality Seafood Program is making buying Alaska salmon easier. Tile program has improved handling procedures and established uniform grading standards, certified with independent quality inspections. Buyers will realize decreased...

Astra Information Systems.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Blue Star Food Products.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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....

Camanchaca, Inc.(Seafood Marketplace)(Pier 33 Salmon[R])(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Ocean Raised[R] "Pier 33 Salmon[R]" Gourmet Portions--the answer to today's new seafood demographics of singles, seniors, dieters and health conscious consumers. They love "Pier 33 Salmon's[R]" convenience, great taste, portion control and...

Coleson's Catch.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Coleson's Catch[R]--the bold new brand for today's Seafood customer. Packaged with mouth-watering graphics, healthy gourmet recipes plus a large window to showcase the premium quality IQF seafood inside. We're making a big splash in the...

ConAgra/Singleton.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Coconut Shrimp Skewers are a true taste treat. First quality farm raised white shrimp are Butterflied, tail removed and Hand Breaded with Natural Coconut. Quality good enough for the finest restaurant, affordable enough for any restaurant,...

Contessa.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

East Coast Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Just about any supplier can deliver seafood at acceptable prices. It takes a lot more to become a business partner. East Coast Seafood has built an unrivaled network, supplying 20 million pounds of live lobster and fresh seafood products, 365...

Eastern Fish Company.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... EASTERN FISH COMPANY markets shrimp and other frozen seafood products throughout the United States. Our environmentally friendly SAIL brand products and private label programs offer a great value for our customers. Remember Eastern Fish for all...

Eastern Shore Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Since we control the entire operation from sea to shelf, it's easy to understand why Eastern Shore Seafood has been the best source of quality clam products for over 25 years. With our own fleet of harvesting vessels and state-of-the-art...

Echo Falls.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Using traditional methods perfected over years and only the finest raw materials from Scotland and Alaska, Echo Falls has created a delicate, distinctive flavor and texture that has defined quality for generations of smoked salmon lovers....

Enaca.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Mediterranean has been known for millennia for its products' superiority. We continue this tradition by bringing the freshest and best quality species from that unique region as well as from all over the world. Carrying almost 100 products,...

Expack.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... For the tastiest Calamari, Shrimp and Mussels, turn to Ocean Jewel. Our oven-ready breaded Calamari promises to leave mouths watering and sales rising. Our shrimp and mussels will do the same. To taste Ocean Jewel's great line of seafood...

Fjord Seafood USA.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Happy Holidays from all of us at Ducktrap River of Maine. 2004 marks the 26th years of our success on the coast of Maine. Our unparalleled full line of all naturally smoked seafood for retail and food service continues to improve. Please...

Glacier Seafood's International.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Global Fishing.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Global Fishing is committed to supplying our customers with the highest quality, King Crab on the market. We supply all sizes year-round, including value-added cuts. Please contact Brian Parks regarding your shipment size or custom packaging...

Handy International.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Handy International, your one-stop shop solution for all your Maryland style crab needs, introduces its "All-Natural" Ultimate line of crab cakes and Stuff-It Mix. Made with fresh crab meat for superior flavor and texture. These products come...

Hilo Fish Company.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Accept no imitations. Hilo Fish delivers premium quality, 100% Real Grouper in natural fillets and portions. Request Krimson[R] or Reelfresh[R] branded seafood for guaranteed quality and superior taste. Contact one of our sales specialists...

IncredibleFresh.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Inventive Marine.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... FORMING, BATTERING, BREADING, FRYING LINE Versatile to suit countless applications including seafood cakes, salmon burgers & calamari. Econosystem available as a complete line or as separate components. Capacity between 240--800kg per/hr....

Louisiana Seafood Board.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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...

MPEDA.(Seafood Marketplace)(Marine Products Export Development Authority)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... India is home to more than 2000 species of finfish, squids, cuttlefish, clams, mussels, prawns, lobster and crabs. The country is well equipped with state-of-the-art processing units all conforming to HACCP, EU and other international quality...

Maryland Department of Agriculture.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Buy 100% North American blue crab meat for the best tasting crab meat with no preservatives. Maryland is the only state with a voluntary quality assurance program to provide an extra level of inspection. For a list of Maryland crab meat...

MB Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... M B Seafood, Inc., Flushing, NY is the exclusive U.S. supplier of Blue Tide[R] Brand of Frozen Seafood Products. For more information please contact us at: Tel. 718-380-3100, Fax 718-380-4500, E-mail shrimpsrus@aol.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Morey's.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Visit Morey's new and updated website! Find out all about our products for foodservice and retail that can help you maximize your company's potential. 1-800-327-9592 Email: sales@moreys.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]