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Articles found: 1092

Top Story: Diagnosed

U.S. shrimp imports show a steep decline from EMS-affected countries. - Source: USDA, Department of Aquaculture

By Steve Coomes
6/1/2013
Researchers search for solutions to early mortality syndrome
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Editor's Note - Shrimp buyers on edge

Fiona Robinson, Associate Publisher / Editor

By Fiona Robinson
6/1/2013

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Point of View: A call for complete transparency, full disclosure

“Genetic engineering is genetic engineering, whether it is conducted upon the final product or incorporated into a component of that product (feed or otherwise).” - photo courtesy of Black Pearl Seafood LLC

By Dick Martin
6/1/2013

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Retail Report: Holidays drive prepared seafood sales

‘Other’ prepared seafood drives category sales. Prepared seafood dollar share, 52 weeks ending Feb. 23 - Information courtesy of Perishables Group

6/1/2013
Eastern region propels weekly prepared seafood sales
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Trade Tracker: U.S. scallop imports show 1Q growth

U.S. scallop origins, April 2012 to March 2013

6/1/2013
Exports on a downward trend
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Behind the Line: Challenge: Celiac disease

Restaurants that have gluten-free menus often have loyal followings. - Photo courtesy of Legal Sea Foods

By Lauren Kramer
6/1/2013
Restaurants dedicated to diners’ safety consider gluten-free menu options
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Global Foodservice: Trust restoration

Low consumer knowledge about fish hurts the fight against seafood fraud. - Photo courtesy of Legal Sea Foods

By Anthony Fletcher
6/1/2013
Press coverage of UK fish-labelling study underlines fragility of consumer confidence
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Top Species: Chilean sea bass

A more favorable Seafood Watch rating has helped put toothfish back on menus. - Photo courtesy of Kendell Seafood Imports

By Joanne Friedrick
6/1/2013
Fishery improvements spark higher demand
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What's in Store: Grab and go

Roadside stops that become “mini restaurants” can find success with fresh food. - Photo courtesy of Coco Cove

By Christine Blank
6/1/2013
There’s hope beyond the “roller grill” as c-stores compete in foodservice arena
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Global Retail - A tigerish approach

Sales of fresh hake in Ireland grew by 83 percent in 2012 to €3.5 million. - Photo by Jason Holland

By jason holland
6/1/2013
A 5.2 percent retail sales increase gives Ireland’s seafood industry fresh ambition
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Special Feature: Oysters

Motivatit Seafoods uses a high-pressure chamber to kill bacteria in oysters. - Photo by Melissa Wood

By Melissa Wood
6/1/2013
Though not mandated, processing grows in the Gulf
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Networking: Michael Tlusty

“Just because ASC-certified tilapia is on the market, the work’s not over. We need to get more product in the market, with a greater understanding and acceptance.” — Michael Tlusty, Director of Research, New England Aquarium - Photo courtesy of New England Aquarium

By James Wright
6/1/2013
Director of research, New England Aquarium Boston
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Top Species: Farmed Salmon

Brands are vying for position as the farmed salmon market heats up. - Photo courtesy of Norwegian Seafood Council

By Joanne Friedrick
5/5/2013
From farm to plate, every fish tells a story
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Point of View: Lamenting the labor I love

“I believe the J1 program stunted us as an industry. Instead of being forced to grow with the economy to accommodate the changing needs of an American workforce, we found a cheap source of labor. Instead of taking the path of many American companies and moving our production to the cheap labor, we simply moved the cheap labor to us.” — Brandi O'Reagan

By Brandii O’reagan
5/5/2013

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Networking: Phil Gibson

“The various NGOs are not so much competing with each other but for the people who fund them. Whatever the agenda of the foundation they’re trying to get funding from, that’s what they’re keying off in their message to suppliers.” - Photo courtesy of Encore Associates

By James Wright
5/5/2013
Senior VP, Encore Associates, San Ramon, Calif.
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Editor's Note: Salmon: It’s on the plate

By Fiona Robinson
5/1/2013

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Retail Report: Salmon dollars up

Salmon tops finfish category — Total finfish dollar share by sub-category, 52 weeks ending Jan. 26

5/1/2013
Promo volume accounts for one-quarter of overall sales
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Trade Tracker: Frozen tilapia reaches $776 million

Top 10 tilapia exporters to U.S. market — Year-ending Feb. 2013

5/1/2013
China the top exporter to the U.S. market
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Top Story: Grow time

SeaFood Business May 2013 Top 25 Seafood Suppliers. Photo by Laura Lee Dobson - Photo by Laura Lee Dobson, courtesy of DeLorme

By James Wright
5/1/2013
Top 25 North American Seafood Suppliers expand in different ways
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What's in Store: Good to go

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By Christine Blank
5/1/2013
Seafood carves a niche in prepared-meals trend
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Behind the Line: Stylish cuisine

Shoppers at Tommy Bahama locations with restaurants tend to stay longer. - Photo courtesy of Tommy Bahama Restaurants

By Lauren Kramer
5/1/2013
Tommy Bahama mixes apparel, seafood in restaurant-retail concept
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Global Retail: Hope in horsegate?

Retailers say U.K. consumers could turn to more seafood or unprocessed proteins. - Photo courtesy of Sainsbury’s

By Jason Holland
5/1/2013
The European meat crisis could spark growth for the seafood category
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Special Feature: Shrimp start-up

A nondescript warehouse is home to Massachusetts’ first shrimp farm. - Photo by Melissa Wood

By Melissa Wood
5/1/2013
New England shrimp farmers hope to create a niche for domestic product
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Special Feature: Computer systems

NECS’ gross profit review screen uses color-coding to track profit margins. - Photo courtesy of NECS

By Melissa Wood
4/5/2013
Tablet features bring seafood businesses in line with new technologies
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Global Foodservice: Jump start

Restaurants in the Eurozone have to innovate to survive in the struggling economy. - Photo courtesy of Noordzee

By Anthony Fletcher
4/1/2013
Eurozone restaurants seek alternatives to boost business
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