Seafood industry news covering food service, seafood retail markets and seafood packaging.
By Mercedes Grandin, SeafoodSource contributing editor
02 March, 2010
Phillips Foods VP of Marketing talks to SeafoodSource about four new products the Baltimore, Md.-based company is launching at the International Boston Seafood Show.
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By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
01 March, 2010
Calumet Fisheries Manager Carlos Rosas was surprised to get the call saying his 82-year-old seafood shack had won the James Beard Foundation’s “America’s Classics” award.
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By SeafoodSource staff
01 March, 2010
BJ’s Wholesale Club members and non-members can enter to win a $200 BJ’s gift card for a Sea Cuisine Seafood Celebration.
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By SeafoodSource staff
26 February, 2010
The 11 finalists for the Seafood Excellence Awards at this year's International Boston Seafood Show are announced, including new products from High Liner, Clear Springs, Ocean Beauty, Trident and one of last year's winners, MacKnight Smoked Foods.
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By SeafoodSource staff
25 February, 2010
The Portland, Ore.-based upscale seafood chain's revenues, sales and traffic all declined last year compared to 2008.
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By SeafoodSource staff
24 February, 2010
The Seattle-based fast-casual seafood chain is offering customers a free cup of clam chowder on 25 February.
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By SeafoodSource staff
23 February, 2010
Scott Barnett had been at the helm of the casual seafood chain since its inception in 1996.
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By SeafoodSource staff
22 February, 2010
Ivar’s Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder is deemed the grand-prize winner at the 17th annual Alaska Symphony of Seafood new products contest.
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By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
22 February, 2010
U.S. retailers continue to promote and offer discounts on seafood during Lent.
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By SeafoodSource staff
19 February, 2010
Add Togo’s Eateries to the list of U.S. quick-service and fast-casual chains capitalizing on Lent by featuring fish sandwiches.
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By Mercedes Grandin, SeafoodSource contributing editor
17 February, 2010
A total of 78 entries will vie for top honors at the 2010 International Boston Seafood Show New Product Showcase.
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By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
17 February, 2010
Wendy’s and Long John Silver’s are two quick-service chains promoting fish sandwiches during Lent.
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By SeafoodSource staff
16 February, 2010
WWF will help the U.S. supermarket company develop a sustainable seafood sourcing strategy for its top 20 wild species.
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By Mercedes Grandin, SeafoodSource contributing editor
15 February, 2010
SeafoodSource talks to Aaron Noveshen, founder of The Culinary Edge, abut his upcoming International Boston Seafood Show seminar "Coast to Coast Innovation: 5 Profit Driving Trends from America's Top Independent Seafood Restaurants."
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By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
11 February, 2010
Giant Eagle, Bristol Farms, Dorothy Lane Market and Heinen's Fine Foods are among the U.S. retailers promoting seafood, including lobster, salmon and scallops, for Valentine's Day.
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By SeafoodSource staff
09 February, 2010
Scottish Quality Salmon launches a new marketing campaign to continue to promote Label Rouge Scottish Salmon.
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By SeafoodSource staff
09 February, 2010
In a recent consumer survey, Wegmans ranks highest in the supermarket category, while Costco ranks highest in the mass grocer category.
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By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
08 February, 2010
Rouses, a 35-store supermarket chain in Louisiana, is capitalizing on the New Orleans Saints' first trip to the Super Bowl by discounting Gulf shrimp, Lake Ponchartrain blue crabs and Louisiana crawfish tail meat.
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By SeafoodSource staff
08 February, 2010
Evidence of consumers eating out less and preparing more meals at home is apparent in U.S. retail seafood sales.
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By Mercedes Grandin, SeafoodSource contributing editor
04 February, 2010
The Seattle company’s Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder takes home the Alaska Symphony of Seafood’s 17th annual Seattle People’s Choice Award.
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By SeafoodSource staff
04 February, 2010
Canada’s largest retailer removes all “at risk” species from fresh seafood counters beginning Thursday.
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By Mercedes Grandin, SeafoodSource contributing editor
03 February, 2010
Sea Star Seafood’s new line of frozen seafood entrées targets on-the-go, health-conscious consumers.
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By SeafoodSource staff
03 February, 2010
“Have You Been ‘Kist by StarKist” — StarKist’s biggest marketing push in 10 years — aims to revitalize the brand and engage consumers with new ways to enjoy tuna.
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By SeafoodSource staff
02 February, 2010
The Louisville, Ky.-based quick-service seafood chain launches an online sweepstakes to introduce its latest menu addition.
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By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
02 February, 2010
Durwin Daniels of The Fish Market talks about how his California chain stepped up its marketing efforts and saw holiday sales rise significantly.
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