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Shells' Woes Go Beyond Economy

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September 05, 2008 - It's easy to blame the economy for Shells Seafood Restaurants' woes. But a number of internal and external factors contributed to the seafood chain's tribulations and one that's often overlooked is the casual-dining segment's unprecedented, and unsustainable, growth....
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Good Riddance, Gustav

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September 03, 2008 - As I woke each morning of the long Labor Day weekend, I quickly turned to CNN for the latest on Hurricane Gustav, which was making a beeline for the Louisiana coastline. ...
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Fast-Food Revolution

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August 29, 2008 - Years ago, seafood's presence on fast-food menus was limited. But in recent months a number of quick-service chains, from Jack in the Box to Del Taco and KFC, have either introduced a seafood item to the menu for the first time or added more seafood items, a clear sign that Americans' awareness of the protein is growing....
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Step Aside for the Gold Rush

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August 27, 2008 - Sustainable seafood is a global goal, and so is securing energy and other lucrative natural resources. As oil and precious metals beckon, the impact on fisheries may be ignored....
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See You In Court

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August 22, 2008 - Two lawsuits making headlines this week show that food companies--from primary suppliers on down the line--are vulnerable to all sorts of harmful claims, true or false. The need for savvy public relations and corporate legal counsel has never been greater....
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Independents Thrive Despite Lackluster Economy

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August 20, 2008 - High food and fuel prices and a sour economy are forcing Americans to change the way they buy seafood; they're trimming expenses, purchasing fewer and less expensive items and responding more to discount promotions and private labels. ...
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Shrimp Slushees, Anyone?

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August 18, 2008 - In a competitive business like seafood, some companies will cut corners to gain an advantage. A common form of economic fraud, short weights, creates an uneven playing field for companies committed to selling true weights....
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Wild vs. Farmed, An Editor's Nightmare

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August 15, 2008 - Forget the "wild-caught" and "farm-raised" terminology. A seafood product is either farmed or wild, period....
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Aquariums: More Than Fish Tanks

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August 13, 2008 - Companies looking to develop their sustainability message can either go with a pocket-sized card or work directly with a group like the New England Aquarium to develop an internal program. A trip to Boston's famed aquarium shed some light on the latest industry-related sustainability workings....
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When Times Get Tough, Laugh

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August 11, 2008 - While many CEOs and managers have likely gone through extensive customer-service training, employees who come face to face with customers learn these skills on the fly. While their answers or reactions aren't always the most graceful, in retrospect the stories can be comical....
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