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Red Lobster tests express lunch

By SeafoodSource staff
19 March, 2013
Trying to lure time-starved customers, Red Lobster on Monday began testing “Seaside Express” at two Orlando-area restaurants where diners can order and pay for lunch at the counter.
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German supermarkets ban lobster sales

By SeafoodSource staff
19 March, 2013
A German animal rights group says its campaign to ban the sale of lobsters in the country’s supermarkets has been very successful.
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Wanting seafood on the menu

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
18 March, 2013
Diners in U.S. family-style restaurants are trying to eat healthier, which means they are looking for, among other things, more seafood offerings from their favorite eateries.
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US fresh seafood sales on the rise

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
15 March, 2013
Consumers around the global continue to purchase fresh foods – including seafood — despite economic pressures, according to a new Nielsen survey.
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To catch a thief

By Lauren Kramer, SeafoodSource contributing editor, reporting from Vancouver, British Columbia
14 March, 2013
Theft in the restaurant industry is a widespread phenomenon and operators need to be on the look out for fraud that can eat away at the bottom line.
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Canada sets sights on China

By Mark Godfrey, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from Beijing, China
14 March, 2013
The purchasing power of China’s expanding restaurant and supermarket chains are clearly the focus of a Canadian seafood marketing campaign in the country’s business capital this weekend.  
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StarKist accused of under-filling products

By SeafoodSource staff
13 March, 2013
A California resident has filed a federal civil action against StarKist Co., accusing the owner of StarKist Samoa cannery in Pago Pago of under filling certain StarKist canned tuna products. 
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Northern Wind hires COO

By SeafoodSource staff
12 March, 2013
Northern Wind announced this week that the company has hired George Kouri as its new COO, according to a statement from the company.
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Ducktrap River gets SQF nod

By SeafoodSource staff
12 March, 2013
A Maine-based smoked seafood processing company has earned Level 3 Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, the highest possible standard in safety for seafood processing companies.
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PCU LOGO Des Cummings


11 March, 2013
The executive VP of Orlando-based Florida Hospital talks about how restaurant chains are serving special fish dishes as part of the hospital's new Healthy 100 Program, and why celebrity chef Paula Deen helped to launch the program. 
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Seafood Excellence Awards winners announced

By SeafoodSource staff
10 March, 2013
The 2013 Seafood Excellence Awards winners were announced today at the International Boston Seafood Show. 
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Culinary Crab, Salmon Stix win Seafood Excellence

By Melissa Wood, SeaFood Business assistant editor
10 March, 2013
Fish on a stick proved to be a winning combination at the 2013 Seafood Excellence Awards. For capitalizing on that food trend, St. Mary’s River Smokehouses won the Best New Retail Award for its Oven Smoked Salmon Stix.  
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Seafood Prix d’Elite finalists unveiled

By SeafoodSource staff
08 March, 2013
The finalists for the 2013 European Seafood Exposition’s Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition were announced on Friday
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Beijing love affair with Japanese seafood, chefs persists

By Mark Godfrey, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from Beijing, China
08 March, 2013
Anti-Japanese sentiment and a government-inspired frugality campaign haven’t dented the appeal of Japanese style sashimi and sushi restaurants in Beijing.
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UK retailers respond to ‘Fish Fight’ claims

By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
07 March, 2013
The U.K.’s largest supermarket chains and a major seafood supplier acknowledged a problem with fishmeal produced from illegal fishing practices, after a television program brought the issue to light.
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NFI warns retailers of Greenpeace ‘hypocrisy’

By SeafoodSource staff
07 March, 2013
According to the National Fisheries Institute, Greenpeace’s annual seafood sustainability survey and ranking of U.S. grocers manipulates facts, has ulterior financial motives and uses self-serving tactics.
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Clearwater launches MSC-certified scallops

By SeafoodSource staff
07 March, 2013
Clearwater Seafoods has launched a garlic cream Scallops & Sauce.
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Norwegian skrei makes US debut

By SeafoodSource staff
06 March, 2013
The Norwegian Seafood Council held an event last week to introduce Norwegian Skrei, a seasonal Norwegian cod, to the U.S. market.
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Shark fin promoted at Osaka seafood expo

By Chris Loew, SeafoodSource contributing editor, reporting from Osaka, Japan
06 March, 2013
Shark fin soup was one of the most prominent items displayed at the Seafood & Technology Expo in Osaka, held 21 to 22 February at ATC Hall.
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Seafood Excellence boosts winner’s profile

By April Forristall, SeafoodSource assistant editor
05 March, 2013
Two-time champ Dish Hospitality takes a break from new-product contest. 
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Handy launches ‘social seafood’ line

By SeafoodSource staff
05 March, 2013
Handy International has launched its Gastropub Collection line of “social seafood” for the foodservice market.
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Multivac to unveil new product

By SeafoodSource staff
05 March, 2013
Kansas City-based Multivac is planning the release of a new packaging for oven-ready seafood at the International Boston Seafood Show on March 10-12.
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PCU LOGO Bob Donegan


04 March, 2013
Bob Donegan, president of Seattle, Wash.-based Ivar's, talks about how Ivar's has expanded from restaurant operations alone into running sports stadiums' foodservice business and selling its chowder in supermarkets.
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Cozy Harbor expands product line

By SeafoodSource staff
04 March, 2013
Portland, Maine-based Cozy Harbor Seafood announced it achieved British Retail Consortium Grade A certification for its food safety and quality management program. 
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Seafood sales leap in wake of horse meat scandal

By SeafoodSource staff
04 March, 2013
Fishmongers across the country say they are enjoying a boost in sales in the wake of the horsemeat scandal as customers turn their back on beef and cheap meat.
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