Seafood Business articles from May 2002

Seafood Business archives from May 2002

The big fish. (Top 25 Seafood Suppliers).(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Take a close look at the 2002 SeaFood Business list of Top 25 North American seafood suppliers, and last year's marketplace trends will become evident. Consolidation affected suppliers while slack demand and low prices took a toll on their...

Chefs use fact sheet to address Chilean sea bass concerns. (Foodservice).(www.nmfs.noaa.gov/trade/chile.pdf.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Chefs across the country have been flooded with questions about the health of the Chilean sea bass resource since the National Environmental Trust launched its "Take a Pass on Chilean Sea Bass" campaign in early February. Whether they're...

New medical studies praise seafood. (Health).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... When national newspapers and TV news anchors reported in mid-April that three new major medical studies confirm the significant health benefits of eating fish, both seafood buyers and consumers took notice. Seafood sales the week after the...

N.E. groundfish processors prepare for volatile market. (Late News).(New England )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... New England groundfish processors are bracing for the impact of tougher fishing restrictions for the 2002-03 season, which began May 1. The restrictions were set in late April by U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler, who based her decision...

N.E. seafood producers create stronger industry voice. (Late News).(New England Seafood Producers Association )(New England )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Several New England seafood producers have banded together to give the region's industry a stronger voice and to combat the misinformation they say environmental groups are feeding the public. The New England Seafood Producers Association was...

Phillips accused of misleading product-source labeling. (Late News).(Made in USA Foundation files suit)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A pro-U.S. product group is seeking legal action against Phillips Foods of Baltimore, claiming the family-owned business misrepresents the origin of seafood used in its products and meals served at its Phillips Seafood Restaurants. The lawsuit...

Remmery NV and Lyons take top honors at ESE. (Late News).(European Seafood Exposition)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Assortment Starters, a line of seafood entrees produced by Remmery NV of Ledegem, Belgium, won the top retail prize and Tuna Bites, whole pieces of seasoned tuna produced by Lyons of Warminster, Great Britain, won the top foodservice prize in...

Red Lobster tests new items on its menu in Texas suburb; chain responds to needs of increasingly sophisticated consumers. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Red Lobster is testing a new selection of salads and sandwiches at a restaurant the 664-unit chain opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Southlake in mid-March. Test items that prove popular with Southlake customers could be added to Red...

Chevys Fresh Mex chain promotes seafood in two West Coast markets; promotion showcasing Maine lobster begins May 20. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Shellfish is in the spotlight this spring at Chevys Fresh Mex, a 136-unit chain of casual restaurants based in Emeryville, Calif. The chain is promoting shrimp fajitas filled with a half pound of shrimp for $9.99 in its core markets of 40...

Avure Technologies.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Avure Technologies is the new name of Flow International Corp.'s Fresher Under Pressure subsidiary. Avure provides high-pressure processing technology for food safety and fresh product applications under the Fresher Under Pressure brand name....

Preferred Freezer Services.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2002... Preferred Freezer Services of Wilmington, Calif., is scheduled to open in the fall. The facility will include onsite USDA inspection for imports and exports, plus a dedicated customs bonded storage area. The 6 million cubic foot freezer will be...

Motivatit Seafoods.(National Tasting Institute award)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Motivatit Seafoods accepted the National Tasting Institute's 2002 Gold Taste Award for its Gold Band Oysters at an awards ceremony in April.

Slade Gorton and Co.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2002... Slade Gorton & Co. opened a new manufacturing plant in Boston that will focus on production of the company's new Gourmet Bay line of value-added entrees.

Catfish industry gets a boost; $6 million USDA purchase to stabilize prices. (Supply).(U.S. Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
May 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Agriculture will buy up to $6 million of frozen catfish products from Southern producers over the several months to give the struggling domestic catfish industry a shot in the arm. The emergency surplus-removal...

Economic-stimulus bill helps lift Shells out of financial doldrums; recovering casual-dining seafood chain receives $800,000-plus tax refund. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Shells Seafood Restaurants will receive a much-needed financial boost in the form of an $800,000 to $900,000 refund for taxes paid in 1996 and 1997, thanks to the economic-stimulus bill signed into law by President Bush in early March. The...

La. oyster harvesters awarded more than $1 billion for lost harvest; four cases charge freshwater-diversion project harmed beds. (Supply).(Louisiana)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Louisiana oyster farmers and the state are embroiled in a court battle over whether oyster beds were harmed by several freshwater diversion projects on the Mississippi River. Louisiana judges have so far awarded three multimillion-dollar...

Captain D's joins military; franchise deal takes fast-casual chain to six bases. (Foodservice).(Captain D's Restaurant)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Captain D's is opening several new, small-format restaurants on military bases around the country under a franchise development agreement with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. The exchange service, which operates franchises of...

Facts & figures. (News Line).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... 1 Worldwide production of farmed salmon in 2001, in millions of metric tons 75 Percentage of world's farmed salmon produced by Chile, Norway and Canada 450 Number of salmon farms in Chile 620 Value of U.S. fresh-Atlantic-salmon...

R.I. seafood companies expand processing capacity; the Port of Davisville welcomes fish-packing companies. (Processing).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Four seafood companies plan to expand over the next several months at or near the Port of Davisville, southeast of Providence, R.I. Norway-based Pan Pelagic ASA plans to build a 62,000 square-foot fish-packing and freezing facility, and...

Anthony's Oyster Olympics builds consumer confidence in bivalve; shuckers and slurpers raise money for Puget Soundkeeper Alliance. (Marketing).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... More than 600 diners and contestants ate 16,000 oysters and raised $33,500 during the 13th annual Anthony's Oyster Olympics, held at the Seattle restaurant in late March. Oyster shucker David Leck from Elliott's Oyster House in Seattle won...

Line items.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Americans trust supermarkets Supermarkets received a top trust rating among 700 Americans who responded to a recent Golin/Harris Trust survey measuring consumer trust in business. Positive numbers indicate strong trust while negative...

Shrimp every which way. (Off the Shelf).(The Ultimate Shrimp Book)
May 1, 2002... Shrimp has grown popular enough to join the ranks of quick, simple and satisfying foods worthy of an "Ultimate" cookbook by Bruce Weinstein, whose previous books have showcased ice cream, candy and party drinks. His "The Ultimate Shrimp...

In my kitchen.(executive chef of Dave & Buster's, Dallas)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Restaurant concept: Chain of 30 upscale-casual restaurants Seafood sales: About 10 to 15 percent of menu Finfish on the menu: Tilapia, halibut, mahimahi, catfish, salmon Shellfish: Shrimp Favorite supplier: Fishery Products...

EU ban diverts more Chinese shrimp to U.S. market; Gulf fishermen ask NMFS to lift this year's two-month Texas closure to help offset depressed shrimp prices. (Shrimp).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Buyers will likely find more Chinese shrimp on the U.S. market this year. The European Union vowed last month to keep its Chinese-shrimp ban in place until China proves its product is free of harmful drug residues. In January, the EU...

New England groundfish supply in question: a 32 percent cut in the Pacific whiting quota should drive up prices. (Groundfish).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... The future of New England's groundfish fishery hung in limbo last month. By mid-April, environmentalists and fishermen had hammered out a tentative compromise for downsizing the catch. Terms of the agreement included fewer days at sea, a...

U.S. should see more Canadian snow crab; sea scallop supplies could begin falling shy of demand soon. (Shellfish).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Newfoundland's snow crab fishery kicked off on April 6. The 2002 quota is the same as last year's: 52,000 metric tons. However, the snow crab quota in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence was increased 59 percent over last year, to 22,000 metric...

Swordfish imports plentiful: demand strengthens as summer nears. (Focus).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Now is an ideal time to buy swordfish. Supplies are abundant and demand is moderate, so prices are relatively low. U.S. swordfish imports, which totaled 4.3 million pounds in February and January, were up 1.5 million pounds from the same...

Prices of Chilean farmed salmon rise; Alaska's prized Copper River salmon fishery opens in mid-May. (Salmon).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Prices of Chilean farmed salmon increased in late March and early April due to an algae bloom outbreak that killed a few million pounds of fish on the island of Chiloe. Fresh Chilean fillets had jumped from the high-$1 range (f.o.b. Miami)...

Take a pass on boycotts. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... There's a lot of commotion about Chilean sea bass in the restaurant industry these days. But chefs are not swapping recipe ideas--they're tossing the finfish right off the menu. Their actions are in response to the "Take a Pass on Chilean...

NOAA scientists need to rebuild credibility. (Issues & Answers).(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Great progress has been made in conserving ocean fisheries since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was established in 1970. By targeting overfishing and bycatch, NOAA officials have turned many fisheries around. But much...

For the best in farmed seafood, buy American. (Aquaculture Forum).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... One of the questions frequently asked of aquaculture producers is: "Why buy U.S. aquaculture products?" What is it about the U.S. product that distinguishes itself from other seafood? The answer is clear: quality, wholesomeness, reliability...

R.I. offers chefs fresh seafood bounty; providence has made a name for itself with oysters, calamari and fresh fish. (On the Road).(Rhode Island)
May 1, 2002... A sculpted metal pineapple hangs from an archway over Atwells Avenue to welcome visitors to Providence, Rhode Island's Federal Hill district, which teems with Italian bakeries, cafes and restaurants that local foodies say rival those in...

Kona Grill takes the fuss out of sushi; Michael McDermott gets the kitchen staff involved in making sushi for his growing empire. (Seafood Star).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... When he was planning his first restaurant, Michael McDermott's goal was a simple one: sell enough food to break even and at the same time satisfy a personal craving for sushi. McDermott, who eight years ago opened Sushi on Shea in Scottsdale,...

Restaurants discover composting can save big bucks; an increasing number of operators are reducing waste, some by up to 90 percent. (Trend Watch).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As the chefs at Ray's Boathouse on the Seattle waterfront peel potatoes, chop lettuce and trim carrots, they throw the peels and end-pieces directly into a designated compost bucket in the kitchen. Likewise, much of what diners leave behind...

Fusion concepts bring sushi to the masses; mainstream restaurants are capitalizing on Americans' fascination with this Japanese treat. (On the Menu).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Toro, ahi, wasabi: Remember when it all seemed so exotic? Now it looks as if sushi is poised to become the next shrimp cocktail, as mainstream chefs and restaurants discover the appeal of this traditional Japanese delicacy. Sushi is the...

Sampling and demos pull in customers; try this three-pronged approach to building seafood sales. (The Grocery Store).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Seafood isn't an everyday staple on consumers' shopping lists. Unlike flour, sugar, bread and milk, which are all automatic purchases, seafood must be sold. You can't just leave it sitting in a display case waiting for your meager share of...

Yellowfin tuna: as Asian cuisine becomes more popular, so does high-grade yellowfin tuna. (Species Focus).
May 1, 2002... Sushi, sashimi and searing are hallmarks of Asian cuisine, and each requires high-grade fish. With the current popularity of Asian foods, demand for top-quality yellowfin tuna is higher than ever. The number of dishes featuring ahi, the...

Orange roughy: with catches down and prices stagnant, some Kiwi processors have started pushing fresh roughy to give sales a boost. (Product Spotlight).
May 1, 2002... How many bland, frozen, whitefish fillets can you think of that sell year in, year out for almost $5 a pound? Only a handful, including that wonder from Down Under, orange roughy. So what is it about roughy that makes it so special? ...

Scales: weigh the benefits of choosing the right scale for your processing plant or seafood department. (Equipment Focus).
May 1, 2002... Scales for processing and retail environments can be very different in both construction and price. They are also capable of functions beyond just ascertaining accurate weights for products being sold by suppliers or retailers. A scale in...

Farm Fresh Catfish Co. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Farm Fresh Catfish named Willard "Bill" Fehr its president and CEO. Fehr was most recently president and CEO of GreatBay Aquafarms in Portsmouth, N.H.

Tampa Maid. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Tampa Maid Foods promoted Kevin Stallworth to senior vice president of manufacturing. David Trilling was named senior vice president of product development.

Radiant Wall Oven. (People News).(Mark Holm national sales manager ; Pyramid Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Mark Holm is national sales manager for the Radiant Wall Oven division of Pyramid Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing. He directs sales, marketing and research development for Radiant's food-processing system.

FPI. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Kevin Murphy was appointed president and chief operating officer of Fishery Products International in Danvers, Mass., the global-marketing and value-added-operations subsidiary of FPI Ltd. in Newfoundland.

McCormick & Schmick. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... McCormick & Schmick Management Group named Gregg LeBlanc director of marketing for its 35 restaurants. He will focus on building the company's restaurant brands, which include McCormick & Schmick Seafood Restaurants and Jake's Grill.

Olsen Fish. (People News).(Chris Dorff president)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Chris Dorff is now president of Olsen Fish Co. of Minneapolis, the country's largest lutefisk processor, also known for its pickled herring and other Scandinavian products. He replaced Roger Dorff, who retired after 16 years with the company.

The Food Group. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Robert Schrijver has joined The Food Group, a WPP Specialist Communications company, as chief executive officer. The Food Group is a leading marketing communications consultancy in food, foodservice and hospitality. Schrijver succeeds Food...

Slade Gorton. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... As part of its expansion program for 2002, Slade Gorton opened a new sales division in Atlanta, headed by Terry Porter, and a new Los Angeles office, headed by Martin Greenwald. The company also announced three promotions. Bonnie Hardy,...

American Seafoods. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... American Seafoods International has hired John Cummings as president and chief operating officer. Cummings was most recently president of the failed online seafood exchange Gofish.com and served as president of Fishery Products International...

Darden Restaurants. (People News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Darden promoted Red Lobster President Dick Rivera to corporate vice chairman. Taking his place as president is Edna Morris. She was previously executive vice president of the 664-unit Red Lobster.

Meals made easy. (Entrees).(WorldCatch.com Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... WorldCatch introduces "One-Step" seafood entrees. The ready-to-cook, additive-free line includes soy-ginger-glazed scallops, shrimp saute, garlic-herb-glazed cod, wasabi-soy ahi tuna, tarragon-butter-glazed halibut, teriyaki-glazed Atlantic...

Seafood ravioli. (Entrees).(from Joseph's Gourmet Pasta and Sauces)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Joseph's Gourmet Pasta offers two new seafood raviolis for the retail market. Shrimp and roasted garlic ravioli features tender chunks of shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic, white wine and sweet onions, blended with cream and freshly grated...

Low-fat sausage. (Entrees).(from Lagniappe Foods)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Seafood sausages from Lagniappe boast 75 percent premium seafood content, including whole or large pieces of shrimp and scallops and hand-cut salmon and cod cubes. A healthful alternative to pork sausage, the seafood sausages contain 50 percent...

Rainbow roulades. (Entrees).(from Clear Springs Foods)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Now available from Clear Springs Foods are rainbow trout roulades, boneless/skinless farm-raised trout fillets filled with savory stuffing, rolled and lightly breaded. The roulades are targeted to the foodservice market and come in two flavors,...

Dim sum buffet. (Appetizers).(from Future Enterprises)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... New from Future Enterprises PTE is an Oriental Pack of seafood dim sum, including Breaded Shrimp Balls, Seafood Sui Mai, Crispy Seafood Deli and Tail-on Shrimp Rolls. For Seafood Sui Mai, a thin coating of dough is wrapped around a bite-sized...

Happy hour. (Appetizers).(Carolina Seafood Ventures )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... The Rose Bay line of gourmet seafood cocktails is new from Carolina Seafood Ventures. The seafood cocktails are packed in a glass with a separate cup of cocktail sauce and bound together with a mesh fish-netting bag to make an attractive...

Fancy salmon. (Appetizers).(from Spence and Co.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Smoked-salmon pinwheels are new from Spence & Co. The company's classic smoked salmon is hand-rolled with a fine herb-seasoned cream cheese and then sliced into medallions to pack into 12-count, 4-ounce trays. Spence is also introducing smoked...

Salmon fiesta. (Appetizers).(from Alaska Seafood International )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... New Fiesta Salmon Tenders from Alaska Seafood International are appetizers made from moist, flaky Alaska salmon coated with a crunchy jalapeno and cheese breading. Marketed to foodservice and retail markets, they are prepared by deep frying for...

Streamlined skinner. (Equipment).(from Cretel)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Cretel launches the Series 362, the third generation of its high-yield bench-top fish skinners. The machine is a simplified, less expensive redesign of the 361 model. The skinner is made of high-grade stainless steel to prevent rusting. All the...

In the bag. (Equipment).(from Gainco )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... New GS-3100 weigh/bagging systems from Gainco are suited to the full range of seafood weigh/bagging applications, including fillets, nuggets and shellfish items. The machines deliver heightened levels of accuracy, versatility and cost-saving...

Fast fish mover. (Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Micro Twin fish-transfer pump is the latest addition to Inventive Marine Products' CanaVac line. The pump's twin-tank design allows for continuous flow, increasing efficiency in grading, transferring and loading fish for transport in...

A sealed deal. (Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The new Supersealer from OK International uses hot air to continuously seal a wide range of bag materials at high speeds, providing optimum seal quality with low maintenance. Since the Supersealer does not use Teflon-coated bands, replacement...

Calendar 2002.
May 1, 2002... MAY May 19-22 Coastal Society 2002 Conference Galveston, Texas Contact Jody Tucker, Coastal Society (703) 768-1599 coastalsoc@aol.com www.thecoastalsociety.org/conference.html May 22-24 6th North Pacific Rim Fisheries...

George Chamberlain President, Global Aquaculture Alliance. (One On One).(antibiotic use in farmed shrimp)(Industry Overview)
May 1, 2002... After several decades in the shrimp-farming business, George Chamberlain helped launch the Global Aquaculture Alliance in 1997 so the aquaculture industry could counter the rising tide of criticism from environmental groups. Over the past few...