Seafood Business articles from February 2003

Seafood Business archives from February 2003

Trade threat unites buyers.(American Seafood Distributors Association)(assist American fisheries without restrictions on international trade)
February 1, 2003... Many foreign exporters have been accused of flooding the U.S. market with seafood at below market prices in recent years, with little collective resistance from buyers. But when farmed-shrimp exporters from 16 countries--including...

FDA rule change opens door for marketing omega-3. (Marketing).(Food and Drug Administration)
February 1, 2003... Seafood producers are eyeing a new opportunity to better market the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on packaged retail products. As part of an initiative to give consumers more accurate health information about food and dietary...

Investors acquire U.S. rights to Joey's Only. (Foodservice).(Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants)(Canadian chain)
February 1, 2003... Looking to capture a piece of the growing casual-dining seafood segment, three U.S. investors have acquired the U.S. development rights to Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants, Canada's largest seafood chain. Of the 93 restaurants operated by the...

California attorney general seeks mercury-warning labels. (Late News).(Bill Lockyer)
February 1, 2003... Signs warning California consumers about the health hazards of methylmercury will likely be posted near most tuna, shark and swordfish sold in the state's grocery stores, following a lawsuit filed against five national grocery chains. ...

Vietnamese basa and tra exporters charged with dumping. (Late News).(Department of Commerce ruling)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Department of Commerce in a preliminary ruling on Jan. 24 charged Vietnamese basa and tra exporters with selling their product at below-market value in the U.S. market and assessed them preliminary dumping margins ranging from 38 to 64...

West Coast shrimpers vote to re-file antidumping petition. (Late News).(Canadian processors accused of receiving subsidies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... West Coast shrimp fishermen are expected to re-file by the end of February an antidumping petition accusing eastern Canadian shrimp processors of receiving subsidies and charging below-market value for their product in the U.S. market. The...

Southern shrimpers retain law firm to investigate dumping allegations: Dewey Ballantine represented steel and lumber in similar trade disputes. (Trade).(below-market value for shrimp by exporters)(Southern Shrimp Alliance case)
February 1, 2003... The Southern Shrimp Alliance, a coalition of fishermen's groups representing roughly 10,000 shrimpers from eight states, has hired the Washington, D.C., law firm Dewey Ballantine to determine whether shrimp exporters are charging below-market...

Red Lobster focuses on Hispanics in TV and radio commercials: the chain airs its annual shrimp promotion in Spanish. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Red Lobster is targeting the nation's burgeoning Hispanic population by airing a television ad on Spanish networks in 10 Florida, Texas and California markets as part of its annual "All You Can Eat Shrimp" promo, which kicked off on Jan. 6. ...

Charleston Crab House opens fifth location: casual chain eyes regional expansion. (Foodservice).(seafood restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Charleston Crab House, a casual "Southern Seafood" dining concept, opened its fifth restaurant within a 30-mile radius of Charleston, S.C., in late January. The new restaurant is located on Market Street in downtown Charleston, a historic...

Wards Cove Packing Co. (Biz Briefs).(hired investment-banking firm Zachary Scott & Co. )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Wards Cove Packing Co., which shut down after 75 years of operation in December, hired the Seattle investment-banking firm Zachary Scott & Co. to sell its nine Alaska seafood-processing plants, including two in Ketchikan valued at around $8.43...

P&O Nedlloyd's. (Biz Briefs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... P&O Nedlloyd's commitment to supply-chain security earned it acceptance as a full partner in the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.

Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership. (Biz Briefs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership bought out the remaining 45 percent interest of its Deep Sea Clam Co. subsidiary for $16.88 million (Canadian) as a means of simplifying its corporate structure.

Pyramid Flexible Packaging. (Biz Briefs).(won award for Phillips Foods yellowfin tuna steak pouch)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Pyramid Flexible Packaging division of The Pyramid Group won a Pewter Certificate in the 15th Annual Gold Ink competition for its Phillips Foods yellowfin tuna steak pouch, which also earned a third place award of excellence from Packaging...

Fishery Products International. (Biz Briefs).(was honored by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Fishery Products International was honored by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants with a bronze annual reporting award recognizing its corporate reporting excellence in the consumer products and services category.

New labeling program aims to build consumer confidence: peel-away labels are color-coded by preparation method. (Retail).(Yerecic Label)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Yerecic Label in New Kensington, Pa., is marketing a new seafood-labeling program to convince consumers that seafood is easy to prepare. Peel-off labels attached to wrapped, case-ready seafood products include an image of a finished...

In praise of Mediterranean seafood. (Off the Shelf).(Mediterranean Seafood by Alan Davidson)(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... The third edition of Alan Davidson's "Mediterranean Seafood" continues the British author and food historian's tradition of serving up industrial-strength culinary scholarship in a fresh and satisfying style. Although this edition contains...

Facts & figures.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... 136 Average amount U.S. Latino households spent on seafood in 2000, in dollars 164 Average amount U.S. Latino households spent on seafood in 2001, in dollars 110 Average amount all U.S. households spent on seafood in 2000, in dollars...

Captain D's launches new ads, remodeling and kids' program: spokesperson "Louise" delivers chain's message. (Foodservice).(Higdon & Sink)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Captain D's in January announced a new ad campaign, a facelift for 100 restaurants and a new children's meal program. The quick-service seafood chain, with headquarters in Nashville, Tenn., launched three television spots as part of its new...

HEB's upscale Central Market launches culinary tours: Pacific Northwest seafood featured in June cruise to Alaska. (Retail).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... This June, Central Market Cooking School chefs will teach gourmet consumers how to prepare Pacific Northwest seafood during a culinary cruise along the Alaska coast. The trip is one of several culinary travel events planned by Central...

California salmon seeks eco-label. (Line Items).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The California Salmon Council in December received a $125,000 grant to determine whether the state's chinook salmon fishery is eligible for certification as sustainable under Marine Stewardship Council guidelines. The funding was provided by...

Boston food bank gets $65k grant. (Line Items).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Kraft Seafood Initiative granted $65,000 to the Greater Boston Food Bank in late December, The grant will be used to identify potential new donors who can provide seafood in the food bank's service area of eastern Massachusetts and...

Three's a charm for Skipjack's. (Line Items).(opens restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Skipjack's seafood restaurant opened a third location in Natick, Mass., in November, The new unit did very well in its first six weeks, reports Andrew Wilkinson, executive chef: The 240-seat restaurant features a 15-seat sushi bar and the same...

Fish eaters can breathe easy, British study reveals: omega-3 appears to lower risk of asthma. (Health).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... A new study says people who eat oily fish regularly can probably breathe easier. Cambridge University researchers examined the link between consumption of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and asthma. The study focused on 333 people with a...

Seafood Restaurants N.W. buys rebounding Skipper's chain: new owners may update restaurants' decor and menu. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Seattle Crab Co., the Seattle restaurant and parent company of Skipper's Seafood 'n Chowder Houses, may be under new ownership, but it expects to still offer quality seafood products. Seafood Restaurants N.W., a partnership based in Edmonds,...

In my retail case. (News line).(The Seafood Center)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Louise Werndli Co-owner The Seafood Center Madison, Wisc. Annual seafood sales: $1.9 million Retail concept: A 30-year-old specialty seafood store selling fresh, frozen and carry-out deep-fried seafood and complements ...

China continues to flood the U.S. market with Pacific whites: the influx of Chinese product is offsetting production slowdowns in Ecuador and Venezuela and keeping prices down. (Shrimp).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... U.S. shrimp supplies are unseasonably ample, due mainly to the influx of vannamei shrimp from China. In November, U.S. imports of Chinese shrimp, which came to 8,848 metric tons, more than doubled 2001's November total. In mid-February;...

Europe cuts cod and haddock quotas: but the world's main supplies of frozen whitefish remain ample. (Groundfish).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Frozen-whitefish buyers are scrambling to meet their last-minute needs for Lent. Then, they will sit back and assess their needs for the rest of the year. Will the supplies be sufficient to satisfy demand? Sharp quota cuts intended to...

There's no shortage of Dungeness crab: but prices for Alaska snow crab should be high this month. (Shellfish).
February 1, 2003... Supplies of Dungeness crab will be sufficient this month, due to the West Coast fishery's late start and early productivity. A price dispute between fishermen and processors delayed the opening of the 2002-03 season by 10 days, to Dec. 20....

Red snapper is here: fishery opens after an eight-week closure. (Focus).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Expect more than 600,000 pounds of red snapper to hit the docks beginning Feb. 1, when the domestic Gulf of Mexico fishery opens for 10 days, weather permitting. Last year, February's opener yielded nearly 650,000 pounds. Of course, the...

Drop in Chilean imports marks first quarter: expect Valentine's Day and Lent to drive up demand and, possibly, prices. (Salmon).
February 1, 2003... Tight supplies of fresh Chilean fillets, coupled with growing demand before Valentine's Day (the third-most-popular dining-out occasion) and Lent, should keep spot-market prices of farmed Atlantic salmon firm into March. Whether prices...

Keep it simple. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... I recently got a call from a seafood processor in San Diego that has been fielding questions about farmed salmon from its retail customers. It seems the environmental pipeline has been spewing again, this time targeting B.C. salmon farms and...

NFI drafts a new vision for a changing world. (Issues & Answers).(National Fisheries Institute)
February 1, 2003... Strategic visioning isn't new. Businesses all over the world practice it, to differing degrees, in order to succeed in the marketplace. For a trade association, the process is not unlike that for other organizations. A vision, and a plan to...

Costly antidumping suit no solution for shrimpers. (Trade Forum).
February 1, 2003... Anyone with a heart would symathize with the plight of American shrimpers. As reporter John DeSantis of the Houma, La., Courier, aptly put it, the economics of the shrimp industry can be summed up in one word: "decimated." Imports, which...

Measured growth makes lobster farming a viable enterprise: former cattleman Bob Eddy converts troughs into tanks and lobsters into dollars. (Seafood Star).
February 1, 2003... For decades, Bob Eddy raised cattle on his nearly 300 acres in Mina, Nev. But when cattle ranching proved too volatile, with constantly fluctuating prices and piles of federal regulations, Eddy switched to a new kind of livestock--Australian...

Healthcare facilities represent growing seafood market: aging baby boomers could mean a windfall for seafood suppliers. (Trend Watch).(group more attuned to nutrition and benefits of seafood)
February 1, 2003... Dramatic changes in the demographics of U.S. consumers could lead to a boost in seafood sales to assisted-living and healthcare facilities in the next 20 years. The elderly population (people age 65 and older) will increase more than 50 percent...

Revamped menu sets Pesce apart from the crowd: tapas-type dishes offer customers both value and variety (on the Menu).(San Francisco restaurant)(Restaurant Review)
February 1, 2003... Why would the owner of a successful restaurant change the menu concept? Mostly, to outshine the competition, Until last October, Pesce in San Francisco specialized in classic Bay Area seafood with an Italian accent: cioppino, linguine...

Know your seafood products: a primer on the finfish and shellfish you'll be stocking in your retail case. (SeaFood University).
February 1, 2003... In this second session of SeaFood University, we'll concentrate on your retail seafood department's lifeblood--the products you sell. These fall into two broad categories: finfish and shellfish. Finfish comprise an enormous array of fish...

Catfish: although the battle with Vietnam still rages, a drop in supply may push prices up. (Species Focus).
February 1, 2003... This year could be the turning point for the domestic catfish industry. Catfish farmers continue to struggle to meet costs, which may spur consolidation within the industry, forcing the supply down and prices up. Domestic catfish prices could...

Oysters: a little value goes a long way, but supply shortages hamper market growth. (Product Spotlight).
February 1, 2003... To the delight of restaurateurs, the most passionate oyster fans slurp eye-popping amounts of raw oysters in one sitting. A former NFL-football player who usually eats four-dozen oysters recently beat his own record by downing six-dozen at...

International Boston Seafood Show marks 21st year as industry institution: premier, three-day seafood event runs March 11-13. (IBSS Preview).
February 1, 2003... The International Boston Seafood how will enter its 21st year as the seafood industry's top trade event when the Hynes Convention Center opens for business the morning of March 11. IBSS will feature a sold-out exhibition floor showcasing...

New Products Competition: eight finalists vie for "best of show". (IBSS Preview).
February 1, 2003... Exhibitors compete for top honors in the annual New Products Competition. Out of all entries, eight finalists will be selected by a panel of seafood buyers and experts from top retail and foodservice establishments. Three products will take...

New product showcase: find out what's brand-new at IBSS this year. (IBSS Preview).
February 1, 2003... The new product showcase, located on the third floor of the Hynes Convention Center, highlights the latest in value-added seafood, packaging, technology and processing equipment. Only products launched over the last year are eligible for...

NFI's 15th annual Chowder Party: don't miss the networking event of the week. (IBSS Preview).
February 1, 2003... The International Boston Seafood Show kicks off on Monday evening with the National Fisheries Institute 15th Annual Chowder Party. It's an opportunity to renew acquaintances and make new contacts in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Tickets...

2003 conference program: timely lineup of sessions helps keep seafood professionals ahead of the game. (IBSS Preview).
February 1, 2003... The International Boston Seafood Show delivers all the fish and equipment that keep the many segments of the seafood industry running. But cutting-edge seafood products and state-of-the-art machinery aren't all it takes to succeed in this...

King & Prince. (People In The News).(Tom Brubaker)( and Sherry Ray)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... King & Prince Seafood Corp. announces two promotions in its marketing department. Tom Brubaker, formerly marketing manager, was promoted to director of marketing, and Sherry Ray, marketing administrative assistant, was named marketing...

Yum! Brands. (People In The News).(Steve Davis)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Yum! Brands promoted Steve Davis to president and COO of Long John Silver's, replacing Ron Powell in that position. Yum! Brands owns and co-brands Long John Silver's as well as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and A&W.

Frozen Food Hall Of Fame. (People In The News).(Robert Gruber)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Robert Gruber, 60-year seafood industry veteran and retired president of Blue Water Seafoods, was inducted into the Frozen Food Hall of Fame. He is the first person in the seafood industry to receive the honor. Gruber is known for pioneering...

JP's Shellfish. (People In The News).(JP's Shellfish)(Tom Ahern)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Tom Ahern joined JP's Shellfish of Eliot, Maine, and Prince Edward Island, Canada, as head of the Rhode Island sales office. Ahern will spearhead expansion of national distribution for JP'S live shellfish line. He was formerly national sales...

Newport International. (People In The News).(Art Taylor)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Newport International of Tierra Verde, Fla., appointed Art Taylor, formerly with American Fish & Seafood, to the position of executive VP. Taylor is responsible for developing international sales for the importer, which sells its seafood under...

Round Gold. (People In The News).(Sandro Lane)(Round Gold)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Sandro Lane, founder of Taku Smokeries and Taku Fisheries, sold the two Juneau, Alaska, companies in December and accepted the position of CEO for Round Gold, a producer and marketer of salmon roe under the Round Gold and Cossack Caviar labels....

Great Eastern Mussel Farms. (People In The News).(Endicott Davison wins Finance Authority award)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Finance Authority of Maine named Endicott "Chip" Davison, founder and president of Great Eastern Mussel Farms, a co-winner of its 2002 Entrepreneur of the Year award. The annual award recognizes successful Maine businesspeople who have...

Heatcraft. (People In The News).(Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Div. proclaimed awards)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Heatcraft Refrigeration Products recognized outstanding sales achievements for 2001 at its recent annual sales meeting. Paul Westbrook of Lilburn, Ga., was named distribution salesman of the year; Mike Hildebrandt of Hurst, Texas, was OEM...

Darden Restaurants. (People In The News).(Dick Rivera)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Dick Rivera, VP of Darden Restaurants, was promoted to president. Clarence Otis, Darden's executive VP and CFO, was appointed president of the company's Smokey Bones concept. Linda Dimopoulos, senior VP and chief information officer at Darden,...

Louisiana Seafood Board. (People In The News).(William Chauvin)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... William Chauvin, founding member of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, retired in December. In 1984, the state Legislature formed the Louisiana Seafood Board and named Chauvin the shrimp processors' representative for the...

Flow International. (People In The News).(Rick Fox, Mike O'Brienand and Stephen Reichenbach)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Rick Fox was appointed to the board of directors of Flow International, a developer and manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure water-jet technology for food-safety applications. Fox also will serve as chairman of the company's audit committee. In...

Tote that fish. (Cross Merchandising).(KeepCool Freezer Carriers from KeepCool USA)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... With KeepCool Freezer Carriers from KeepCool USA in the seafood department, retailers can assure their customers that fresh and frozen seafood will retain its quality between the store and the home kitchen. The insulated thermal bags come in a...

Shear delight. (Cross Merchandising).(EM Marketing Company introduced Seascissors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... EM Marketing has introduced "Seascissors," tough blades with serrated edges that will make it easier for your customers to prepare shellfish at home. The scissors, made of surgical steel, are sturdy and dishwasher-safe. The handle provides a...

The Royal treatment. (Shrimp).
February 1, 2003... Royal Asia Tempura Shrimp from Tai Foong USA are made by expert chefs using authentic tempura batter and fresh black tiger shrimp. The shrimp are oven ready for convenient home preparation but deliver flavor you'd find in a Japanese restaurant....

We be jammin'! (Shrimp).
February 1, 2003... Shrimp Jammers[R] from Tampa Maid are premium, tail-on shrimp filled with cheese and coated with a seasoned breading. Available in three styles--Diced Jalapeno/Three-Cheese Combination, cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack--Jammers can be served as...

Asian accents. (Shrimp).
February 1, 2003... Slade Gorton & Co. offers Argentine pink shrimp marinated in a unique Asian-inspired sauce with notes of citrus and wasabi for the fresh seafood case. The Gourmet Bay shrimp can be grilled, broiled, microwaved or sauteed and cooks in less than...

Clean like a pro. (Sanitation).
February 1, 2003... Daimer Industries, supplier of professional and industrial cleaning machines, introduces the KleenJet[TM] Steamer Pro and Ultra 600, two environmentally friendly steam-cleaning systems for seafood processors and foodservice operators. The...

Clean hands. (Sanitation).(automated hand-washing system from Meritech Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The new CleanTech[R] model 400 automated hand-washing system from Meritech is smaller and more affordable than previous models and can be installed in a countertop or wall mounted. Other options include a no-touch faucet and housing for...

The smarter scrubber. (Sanitation).(NSW Corp. offers Textra[TM] scrubbing wipes )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... NSW, a manufacturer of extruded plastic products, now offers Textra[TM] scrubbing wipes for industrial applications and commercial foodservice use. The patented wipes feature the scrubbing power of extruded-polyethylene mesh netting bonded to a...

Bye-bye, bucket. (Sanitation).(Ecolab's FaciliTraxx[TM] Caravan[R] cleaning system)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Ecolab's FaciliTraxx[TM] Caravan[R] cleaning system lets food processors clean, sanitize and disinfect without having to mix buckets of cleaning solutions, since mixing is automated and chemical concentrations are controlled. The Caravan[R]...

Concentrated cleaning. (Sanitation).(Chemdet Inc. offers two models of open-top tank washers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Chemdet offers two models of open-top tank washers featuring a piston design that permits cleaning in sweeping or straight-line wash patterns from 65 to 180 degrees to concentrate cleaning action. The low-speed piston uses the cleaning fluid to...

Cool information. (Reference).(brochure from the U.S. Cooler Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Suppliers researching insulation for walk-in coolers or freezers will find value in a brochure from the U.S. Cooler Co. that details characteristics of the two most common types of plastic foam insulation: extruded polystyrene and polyurethane....

Calibration catalog. (Reference).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The seventh edition of Rice Lake Weighing Systems' Precision Measurement Catalog features a selection of laboratory, industrial, cast iron and specialty weights to ensure the accuracy of your scales and compliance with programs like ISO 9000....

Food safety for retailers. (Reference).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Food Marketing Institute offers an international version of "The Invisible Challenge," a video training program that examines food safety issues in the supermarket. The 30-minute program uses eye-catching graphics and detailed...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003... In the December issue of SFB, the product description for Phillips Foods' shrimp bisque and shrimp and crab chowder contained an incorrect Web site. The correct Web address is www.phillipsfoods.com.

Calendar 2003.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... FEBRUARY Feb. 4-7 2nd Seafood Technology Innovations Conference Rosen Center Hotel Orlando, Fla. Contact Dan Herman, National Fisheries Institute (703) 524-8880; fax (703) 524-4619 www.nfi.org Feb. 7-9 India...

Seafood: yellow pages.(Directory)
February 1, 2003... ABALONE The Abalone Farm Inc P.O. Box 136, Cayucos, CA 93430 Ph: 805-995-2495 Toll Free: 1-877-367-2271 Fax: 805-995-0236 Web: www.abalonefarm.com AMAZON FISH Casile, Inc. 1594 York Ave. PMB 15...

John Connelly: president, National Fisheries Institute. (One On One).(Interview)
February 1, 2003... John Connelly starts work as president of the National Fisheries Institute on Feb. 24. Though he has no direct seafood-industry experience, Connelly has worked at trade associations for 13 years and was most recently vice president, member...