Seafood Business articles from October 2008

Seafood Business archives from October 2008

Feed issue runs deep.(Editor's Note)
October 1, 2008... When it comes to higher prices commodity and the economy, no one has been left unscathed, including aquaculture companies. Feeding fish is not just a drop-pellets-in-the-water-and-watch-it-boil affair. Fish farmers, long the darling of the...

MSC defends Alaska certification.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... In your August Editor's Note (Sustainability a shared responsibility, p. 6) you rightly describe seafood sustainability as a shared responsibility, and your quotes from knowledgeable industry members support the need for a credible,...

Gustav, Ike batter Gulf seafood industry: fishermen, processors receive federal aid, initiate rebuilding process.(supply)
October 1, 2008... U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Guiterrez in mid-September declared the Louisiana and Texas coastlines a disaster due to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, qualifying fishermen and seafood processors for federal aid and small business loans. ...

Red Lobster to raise menu prices: new menu, restaurant design also on the way.(foodservice)
October 1, 2008... Darden Restaurants is raising its menu prices at Red Lobster by up to 3 percent in the coming months, up from the usual annual increase of 2.5 percent. Rising food and fuel costs and the economic lull are taking a toll on the casual-dining...

FBI, NOAA raid Global Fishing Headquarters: Gontmakher detained in Russia for illegal king crab exports.(legal)
October 1, 2008... FBI and federal fisheries agents in late August raided the Bellevue, Wash., office of crab importer Global Fishing, whose founder Arkadi Gontmakher is currently detained in Moscow, charged by the Russian government with illegally exporting king...

Connors Bros. Income Fund.(Biz BRIEFS)
October 1, 2008... Connors Bros. Income Fund agreed to sell its operating subsidiaries to Centre Partners Management for $423 million. Subject to shareholder approval, the deal is due to close in mid-November and includes a 45-day provision allowing Connors Bros....

Pacific Seafood.(Biz BRIEFS)
October 1, 2008... Pacific Seafood opened a 35,000 square-foot processing and distribution facility in Las Vegas. The grand opening took place Sept. 24, timed with the National Fisheries Institute Annual Meeting.

Shuster Laboratories.(Biz BRIEFS)
October 1, 2008... After being acquired by Specialized Technology Resources in 2002, Shuster Laboratories, a provider of product testing and quality assurance services for packaged goods, announced as part of its corporate strategy that it will change its name to...

Study touts fish consumption for infant health: NFI: fighting misinformation about seafood a constant challenge.(health)
October 1, 2008... A study in the September issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds mothers who had the highest seafood consumption during pregnancy, as well as those who breastfed the longest, had babies with superior physical and mental...

MMS rule meets resistance, support: Palin, Rahall among aquaculture rule's opponents.(aquaculture)
October 1, 2008... A proposed rule authorizing the Minerals Management Service to issue leases, easements and rights of way for offshore fish farms in federal waters, including on decommissioned oil platforms, is receiving both resistance and support. In...

Study offers overfishing solution: new management systems can prevent fishery collapse.(supply)
October 1, 2008... A study authored by scientists from the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Hawaii and published in the journal Science last month shows catch share management systems can reverse declining fish stocks. Catch...

Ivar.(Line ITEMS)(Ivar celebrates 70th anniversary)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Ivar's, the longest-standing seafood chain in the Puget Sound, celebrated its 70th anniversary last month. The restaurant hosted a series of events beginning in mid-September throughout its family of restaurants, including an Ivar Idol contest,...

Flying fish.(Line ITEMS)
October 1, 2008... Christine Keff, chef and owner at the Flying Fish restaurant in Seattle, was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Wild Salmon Hall of Fame in late September. Keff was chosen from among five nominees honored at an annual banquet sponsored by the...

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Environmental Defense Fund and Blue Ocean Institute on Oct. 22 will release color-coded consumer guides categorizing popular sushi items according to whether the species used to prepare them are sustainable and healthful.(Line ITEMS)
October 1, 2008... The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Environmental Defense Fund and Blue Ocean Institute on Oct. 22 will release color-coded consumer guides categorizing popular sushi items according to whether the species used to prepare them are sustainable and...

Shells Seafood Restaurants closes shop: casual seafood chain files Chapter 7, closes all 18 Fla. restaurants.(foodservice)
October 1, 2008... Shells Seafood Restaurants filed for Chapter 7 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 24, three weeks after it filed for Chapter 11. Under Chapter 7, a company's assets are liquidated, or sold. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Restaurant sales to rebound in '09: Technomic: expect up-tick after election.(foodservice)
October 1, 2008... Although full-service restaurants are projected to have only 1 percent nominal sales growth in 2008, sales will start picking up by early 2009, according to new research presented at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando, Fla., in...

Panel slams ICCAT over bluefin: suspension of tuna fishery proposed.(foodservice)
October 1, 2008... An independent panel commissioned by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to assess the organization's performance has deemed its management of the bluefin tuna fishery an "international disgrace." In...

Everyone can cook shellfish.(Off THE SHELF)
October 1, 2008... In "Shellfish: The Cookbook," editor and Fish House Restaurant Executive Chef Karen Barnaby brings together a collection of diverse shellfish recipes from a host of global influences such as Portuguese and Japanese. The recipes are compiled...

Sourcing sustainable seafood not simple.(One Man's Opinion)
October 1, 2008... This summer, the Food Marketing Institute announced it was creating committee to help its members better understand the issues surrounding seafood sustainability. That follows the announcement this spring that Aramark, an $11 billion...

Mercury scare hurts low-income kids.(Point of View)
October 1, 2008... If you're tuned in to all the heated discussion about fish and mercury, you've absorbed at least one basic message from environmental groups and the federal government: "Our children are at risk." Guess what? They're right. But not the way...

Active 2008 hurricane season stymies Gulf shrimp industry: but Gustav, Ike may rejuvenate this year's sub-par shrimp catch, down nearly 20 million pounds from last year.(shrimp)
October 1, 2008... Still recovering from the aftereffects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the Gulf shrimp industry is breathing a sigh of relief following the 2008 hurricane season, which, though not officially over until Nov. 30, could have been much...

Alaska's summer haul short on kings, reds: despite a bleak forecast, Prince William Sound pink harvest a success.(salmon)
October 1, 2008... Alaska's salmon season was a somewhat of a letdown. Overall landings should be close to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's forecast, but higher-end species disappointed. As of mid-September, only 305,000 kings were landed statewide, far...

Halibut prices resume upward trend: Alaska, British Columbia landings down so far this year.(whitefish)
October 1, 2008... Long coveted for its mild, sweet flavor and thick, meaty texture, Pacific halibut remains a darling among retailers and chefs nationwide. But gone are the days when halibut became much more affordable just three or four weeks into the...

Grouper gets a break: steps to save fishery take affect next year.(FOCUS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Positive steps, including the approval of an amendment to help stop overfishing and the struggle against species substitution, recently have been taken to help the ailing grouper resource. In late September, the...

Fay helps, Ike hinders spiny lobster fishery: NFI calls on feds to tighten size restrictions on imports.(shellfish)
October 1, 2008... Hurricane Katrina devastated Gulf of Mexico communities in the fall of 2005 but aided the region's shrimp fishery--a small silver lining. A similar scenario is playing out in the Florida Keys with spiny lobsters. Tropical Storm Fay, which...

Scallops backbone of retail mollusk category: weekly scallop sales increase 8 percent over 2007.(scallops)
October 1, 2008... Whether "wet" (treated with a preservative) or "dry" (untreated), U.S. retail scallop sales are slowly increasing. Within the mollusks category, scallops represented 3 percent of seafood department sales nationwide during the 52 weeks...

The need for feed: economics, environment drive fish feed reformulations.(Top Story)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stable pricing has given farmed fish a foothold with U.S. seafood buyers, who also like the consistent quality and year-round availability. But over the past year, prices for many of the United States' most popular...

Wild salmon: buyers warm up to underappreciated species, product forms.(Top 10 Species)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alaska's salmon runs started out slow, but ended higher than expected. But that's not the biggest news in the wild salmon industry right now. Because of supply and pricing issues in recent years, the species and...

Private seafood: competition, not lagging economy, pushes generic store brands.(Trend Watch)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Consumers curtail spending as much as possible during tight economic times. It would make sense hat growth in private-label products would appear to be a natural consequence, given the traditional lower prices of...

Selling with an expert edge: old-fashioned independent fishmonger makes retail seafood work in the mountains.(Case Study)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Tom Butler opened Tom's Seafood and Specialties on the outskirts of Denver a decade ago, he purposefully chose a shop a quarter-mile down the street from a King Soopers grocery store. A Safeway store is a...

On a roll: sushi fuels growth at Innovative Dining Group.(In the Kitchen)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sushi is more than just a menu signature nature at the restaurants of Los Angeles-based Innovative Dining Group; which started out in 1997 with the hip, contemporary Sushi Roku and has since expanded to five...

American lobster: retailers reduce summer prices to drive consumer demand.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] News outlets were abuzz this summer with reports that while food prices skyrocketed, the cost of one of the season's favorite luxuries was dropping. Retail lobster prices were unusually low, causing speculation the...

Trans-Ocean Products.(People in the News)(Trans-Ocean Products promoted Sharon Thompson )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Trans-Ocean Products promoted Sharon Thompson to safety and training manager. Thompson's responsibilities include coordinating and conducting all of the company's safety and training programs and further developing training protocols. Prior to...

Independence Fish Co.(People in the News)
October 1, 2008... Randy Burgos is the latest addition to Independence Fish Co.'s growing sales team. Burgos has more than 30 years of seafood marketing, purchasing and food distribution sales experience. She has owned a restaurant supply business, was involved...

Multivac.(People in the News)(Multivac appointed Tom Ritter as director and hired Dan Mack as product manager )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Multivac announced the formation of a division dedicated to rebuilding and re-selling previously owned Multivac equipment and appointed Tom Ritter as director of rebuilding and remanufacturing. Ritter previously worked at Koch Equipment in...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.(People in the News)(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has appointed Dick DeSimon )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has appointed Dick DeSimon assistant VP for contract management and area operations. In addition to his current responsibilities of North America rail purchasing and contracting, DeSimon is responsible for North America...

Esrock Partners.(People in the News)
October 1, 2008... Food and foodservice strategic planning, advertising and marketing communications firm Esrock Partners, whose clients include Fishery Products International, has added Tracy O'Malley as business manager. O'Malley manages the overall business...

Hanson Logistics.(People in the News)
October 1, 2008... Hanson Logistics has hired Matt Luckas as VP of supply chain services. In this new position, Luckas is responsible for strategic planning and implementation, sales and operations management, business development and retention, as well as...

Poseidon Seafood.(People in the News)
October 1, 2008... Poseidon Seafood hired Scott McDonald as director of retail, responsible for the seafood distributor's retail channel, including regional chains throughout the United States. McDonald has more than 20 years of seafood sales and marketing...

United States Cold Storage.(People in the News)(Sam Spicher is appointed as vice president of Northwest sales for United States Cold Storage)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Sam Spicher is VP of Northwest sales for United States Cold Storage. Spicher is located in Beaverton, Ore., and will focus on expanding the company's relationships with frozen and refrigerated food manufacturers and processors throughout the...

Regal Springs Tilapia.(People in the News)
October 1, 2008... Regal Springs Tilapia has hired Franciso Murillo as financial director. Murillo, the former CEO and CFO of Rainforest Aquaculture, will oversee all financial operations for Regal and its farms in Mexico, Indonesia and Honduras. Prior to joining...

Glitnir.(People in the News)(Glitnir recruited Wilfredo Cilceres and Vicente Perez )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Glitnir recruited two business directors for its operations in Chile and Peru. Wilfredo Cilceres, former chairman of Copeinca ASA, is Glitnir's new representative in Peru and Vicente Perez joins the company in Chile with responsibility for...

WeighPack Systems.(People in the News)
October 1, 2008... WeighPack Systems added Mario Medina and Stephen Farruggro to its sales team. Farruggro has more than 25 years of experience in the packaging industry and will manage the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania territories. Medina will manage the...

Butter pump.(KITCHEN TOOLS)
October 1, 2008... C. Cretors and Co.'s liquid topping dispenser for restaurants, kitchens, cafeterias and food preparation stations are ideal for dispensing pre-made clarified butter. The portable and compact dispenser is a convenient countertop solution for...

Skillet shrimp.(VALUE-ADDED)(Putney Pasta's all-natural Skillet Meal line )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Putney Pasta's all-natural Skillet Meal line for retail applications now features two shrimp meals; Shrimp Scampi with Penne Pasta in a White Wine and Garlic Sauce and Shrimp Pesto with Cauatappi Pasta, Garden Peas and Tomatoes in a Creamy...

Restaurant ready lobster.(VALUE-ADDED)
October 1, 2008... Southstream Seafoods now offers cooked Canadian lobster meat. The lobster offerings include whole cooked lobster, lobster tails, lobster claws and arms and lobster meat. The products are targeted to the foodservice industry and broadline and...

Easy motion.(PROCESSING EQUIPMENT)(Wire Belt CompactGrid conveyor)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... The CompactGrid conveyor belt from Wire Belt features a 70 percent open surface area and is designed to replace heavier balanced weave belts and hard to clean plastic modular belts. It's an ideal solution for cooling freshly baked or fried...

Red alert.(TEMPERATURE MONITORS)(Dickson Data Alarm Thermometers)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Alarm Thermometers from Dickson Data ensure that refrigerator and freezer storage temperatures fully comply with regulatory requirements. The thermometer features tamper-resistant audible and visual alarms, the visual display of the alarm...

Ice storm.(REFIGERATION)(Hoshizaki America KM-600 Crescent Cube ice machine and KMD-850MRH ice machine )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Hoshizaki America introduces two ice machines and a reach-in refrigerator series. The KM-600 Crescent Cube ice machine is a 115-volt unit that produces up to 592 pounds of ice per day and measures 22 inches wide, 27 3/8 inches deep and 37 7/16...

AquaGold.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ocean Raised Cobia * Ocean-Raised in Caribbean waters * Available fresh year-round * Consistent high quality--firm texture * Good source of Omega 3's * Excellent for grilling, sushi, broiling,...

Australis.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Boost your sales with the Better Fish[TM] Introducing the sustainable frozen line from Australis! Perfect for today's consumer, Australis Barramundi, Authentic Basa and Swai Fillets will excite customers looking...

Clear Springs.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 100% Boneless. Entirely Unique. Clear Springs[R] Splash! [R] crusted lemon herb rainbow trout. A great addition to seafood counters as well as foodservice menus. Featuring guaranteed boneless Clear-Cuts[R]...

Contessa premium foods.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For people who appreciate fine food.[TM] Committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and the best service available in the industry. Call 1.888.832.8000 or visit us at contessa.com.

Dalian Zhangzidao Fishery Group.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Zhangzidao Fishery Group is the leading producer in China of bottom-cultured Sashimi-grade scallops. We promote product quality and safety with high-standard laboratories, world-class testing equipment, meeting FDA...

Eastern Fish Company.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Announcing Sail Brand ready-to-eat shrimp trays. Each contains 12oz of premium shrimp and 4oz of cocktail sauce. 2 sizes available: 26/30 and 41/50. 4 day shelf life once the product is thawed. For information:...

Empress International.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... XCELLENT Brand Shrimp from Empress International continues to lead the industry with innovative branding strategies and rigorous quality specifications designed to help operators, distributors, and wholesalers build market share. Contact...

Fishery Products International.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tortilla Crusted Shrimp combines the zesty blend of tortilla chips, chipotle peppers, and lime with sweet and tender shrimp for an extra special south-of-the-border experience. Prepare for the fiesta by serving with...

Handy International.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A Seafood Delicacy Value-Added Soft Crabs Succulent soft crabs offered in Breaded, Tempura and Panko recipes. Choose from the lightly breaded and seasoned traditional, the exceptional Asian flavor of the Tempura,...

Harbor Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harbor Seafood is proud to announce the arrival of its Oyster Bay Tilapia Bag. Our new 1LB Tilapia bag, now available nationwide, is gusseted for easy shelf placement and each fillet is individually vacuum packed for...

Inland Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Atlanta-based Inland Seafood is moving to a newly renovated, 115,000-sq.-ft. facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology, which will significantly improve the company's processing and distribution capabilities....

Lawrence Street Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Andalas brand crabmeat is 100% portunus Pelagicus (blue swimming crab) only from the pristine waters of Indonesia. For Premium Quality, It's Andalas or It's Less. Lawrence Street Seafood Company Inc. 3101...

Maersk Line.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maersk Line is your world class leader in the global transport of temperature-controlled cargo. We offer the largest fleet of new state-of-the-art reefer containers with specialized equipment including controlled...

MPEDA.(Seafood Marketplace)(Marine Products Export Development Authority)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Maryland Dept. of Agriculture.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Mazzetta Company, LLC[R].(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SEAMAZZ[R] Prime[TM] Shrimp delivers unparalleled taste and texture. Selected to exacting quality standards, cooked to perfection in-the-shell, and individually quick frozen, SEAMAZZ Prime all natural shrimp are...

MirOil.(Seafood Marketplace)(MirOil offers fryliquid)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MirOil offers fryliquid[TM] to add back antioxidants lost from heat and cooking together with a strategic plan that protects the nutritional profile and the cooking performance of oil. Your food will be healthier,...

NC Dept. of Agriculture.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Look for this symbol on quality products produced, packed or processed in North Carolina. For a free directory of ocean, farmraised and shellfish available from North Carolina contact the North Carolina Department of...

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sea Choice Palate Perfect Entrees Premium, all-natural culinary" adventures serve two per microwavable tray. Just cook from frozen and dine on skinless boneless fish topped with delicious sauce and prepared...

Ocean Technology, Inc.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ocean Technology's Frozen Dayboat Mahi. Fresh flavor, natural color, and superior trim set Ocean Tech Frozen Dayboat Mahi Fillets apart from the rest. Our unique handling and processing procedures make these fish...

Ore-Cal Corporation.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ore-Cal Corporation offers a full line of top-quality Harvest of the Sea[R] brand shrimp products. Choose from Raw and Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-Off or Tail-On, or Shell-On Shrimp. For more information on...

Phillips Foods Inc.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phillips Foods proudly introduces Steamer Creations[TM]! Now customers have the convenience of steaming shrimp in the microwave in less than 5 minutes. Available now in Honey Chipotle, Garlic & Herb, and Steamed...

Ruggiero Seafood.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fisherman's Pride Gourmet Cooked Canned Calamari Tubes. Produced with premium Loligo Squid these Calamari Tubes are delicious, tender, and ready to eat. Calamari salad in just minutes or add to your favorite recipes!...

Sea Watch.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clams--Protein Perfected Sea Watch I.Q.F. Chopped Clam Meat is made from surf clams, including the tender tongue--ground and individually quick frozen...an alternative to block frozen, canned or fresh clams. Try...

Stavis Seafoods.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Only superior grade fresh salmon goes into our BOS'N Premium Skinless/ Boneless Atlantic Salmon Portions. After harvesting, they are portioned and immediately frozen to preserve their fresh-like texture. Available in...

Tampa Maid Foods.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Finger Food... Bake'R Fry Savory Shrimp Fries Tampa Maid's Bake'R Fry Savory Shrimp Fries are the perfect finger food. Tender, minced shrimp that are formed into a stick and coated with crispy breading....

Tampa Maid Foods.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dipt'n Dusted[R] Calamari Rings and Tentacles Tampa Maid Foods introduces premium Calamari rings and tentacles dipped in a light batter and dusted with flour for that "back-of-the-house" appearance and taste....

Trident Seafoods.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No Mince--No Mystery Trident's 'Ultimate Fish Stick' uses only wild Alaska pollock harvested in U.S. waters and processed at-sea by American vessels. Cut from once-frozen, deep-skinned fillet blocks, they offer a...

Trident Seafoods.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Go Wild With Langostino Lobster Operators looking for an abundant, wild tropical shellfish--with the exciting flavor of lobster--are turning to Recipe Redi Langostino Lobster from Trident Seafoods. Wild-caught by...

Sea Watch.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sea Watch I.Q.E Chopped Clam Meat is made from surf clams, including the tender tongue--ground and individually quick frozen... an alternative to block frozen, canned or fresh clams. Try them; they are fresh, full...

Tropical Aquaculture.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chalk it up to Tropical to deliver FRESH TILAPIA in 24 hours. Tropical Aquaculture is the industry leader committed to sustainable aquaculture, guaranteeing the highest quality tilapia and ensuring continuity, of...

Twin Tails Seafoods.(Seafood Marketplace)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Twin Tails BOSS Premier and Supreme Crab Cakes from Indonesia. Every bite filled with the delicious flavor and consistency of high quality BOSS label Blue Swimming Crab. Available frozen in 100 x .65 oz, 24 x 2 oz...

Wanchese Fish Co.(Seafood Marketplace)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Discover the sweet, succulent flavor of Wanchese Bay Scallops. Harvested from cold Antartic waters, our Bay Scallops are 100% natural, contain no chemicals or preservatives and are available year round. Deep fry or...

John Currence.(One on One)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sporting a bandana on his head and a pig tattoo on his left forearm, chef John Currence sauntered into the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in his hometown of New Orleans in early August expecting little from his...