SeaFood Business Features

SeaFoodBusiness feature articles are available in our archive dating back to 2006 providing an expanded library of information that addresses many sectors of the industry. The articles are categorized by topics for easy searchability.

Articles found: 301

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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What's in Store: Good to go

May 2013 - Retail Report - WIS_table.jpg

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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What's in Store: Fishes with benefits

Selling health at the seafood counter is a no-brainer for many supermarkets. - Photo courtesy of Publix

By Christine Blank
4/1/2013
Retailers plug into consumer awareness of seafood’s health benefits, omega-3s
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Global Retail: The price is right

German consumers don’t spend a lot on seafood, but consumption rates are high. - Photo courtesy of Metro Cash & Carry

By Jason Holland
4/1/2013
Thrift dictates German seafood sales
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Behind the Lines: Ripple effect

McDonald’s use of the eco-label could influence the rest of the market. - Photo courtesy of McDonald’s USA

By Lauren Kramer
4/1/2013
MSC label on Filet-O-Fish may push increased adoption in marketplace
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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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Retail Report: 2012 year in review

Fresh is best — Seafood dollar share, by super-category, through Dec. 29

4/1/2013
Dollar growth shows department turnaround
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What's in Store: Movin’ on up

Cod & Capers’ fresh look has translated into an increase in retail seafood sales. - Photo courtesy of Cod & Capers

By Christine Blank
3/1/2013
Success necessitates changes for do-it-all Cod & Capers
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Global Foodservice: The Cornish revolution

There is an impressive number of quality seafood restaurants in Cornwall. - Photo courtesy of Tabb’s

By Anthony Fletcher
3/1/2013
England’s Celtic corner offers seafood restaurants that are slowly becoming famous
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Behind the Line: To catch a thief

Theft is estimated to cost restaurants 4 percent of annual sales. Photo by Malerapaso - Photo by Malerapaso / iStock Photo

By Lauren Kramer
3/1/2013
Look out for restaurant fraud that can eat away at the bottom line
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Global Retail: Making it click

The U.K.’s online grocers offer a variety of fresh, frozen and preserved seafood. - Photo courtesy of Hello Fresh

By Jason Holland
3/1/2013
Can seafood capitalize on the online grocery shopping boom?
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Retail Report: Crab sales flat

Crab, lobster sales are crackin’, segment share of crustacean category

3/1/2013
Year-end holidays continue to drive crab, crabmeat sales
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Retail Report: Out of the slump?

Modest gains for third quarter, average weekly dollars per store

2/1/2013
A review of third quarter 2012 retail trends
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What's in Store: Case psychology

Seafood’s shapes, colors and textures give retailers many presentation options. - Photo courtesy of Publix

By Christine Blank
2/1/2013
There’s nothing random about how seafood is placed on display
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Behind the Line: Dubious doings

A common fraudulent workers’ compensation claim is for an injury that occurs elsewhere. - Photo by Ljupco/iStock Photo

By Lauren Kramer
2/1/2013
Protect your business from insurance, compensation fraud
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Global Foodservice: Trusting instincts

Chef Sasu Laukkonen features underutilized species, like carp, with a dramatic flair. - Photo courtesy of Chef & Sommelier

By Anthony Fletcher
2/1/2013
Finnish chef applies New Nordic Cuisine philosophy to ‘trash fish’
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Global Retail: Where cod is king

Will a larger cod supply affect sales of other fish species throughout Europe? - Photo by Jason Holland

By Jason Holland
2/1/2013
How will the Barents Sea quota boost impact retailers?
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Networking: Ralph Gorham and Susan Povich

“The neighborhood has rallied around us. One of the big draws down here is us. We’re small business entrepreneurs. We can’t just go get another job. We have our lives invested in this.” — Ralph Gorham and Susan Povich Co-owners Red Hook Lobster Pound Brooklyn, N.Y. - Photos courtesy of Red Hook Lobster Pound

By James Wright
2/1/2013
Co-owners, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Networking: Kevin Davis

Kevin Davis, Chef/partner, Blueacre Seafood, Steelhead Diner, Seattle - Photos courtesy of Kevin Davis

By James Wright
1/1/2013
Chef/partner, Blueacre Seafood, Steelhead Diner, Seattle
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Global Retail: Slow burner

The Fish Co. produces 250 MT of tilapia and is the U.K.’s biggest tilapia producer.

By Jason Holland
1/1/2013
Tilapia needs to overcome many hurdles to become a success in Europe
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What's in Store - Solo acts

Independents lean on quality, customer service to compete with big retailers. - Photo courtesy of Stuart’s Seafood

By Christine Blank
1/1/2013
Independent seafood markets play to their advantages
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Behind the Line: Making the grade

The USDA commodities program opened a new sales channel for pollock. - Photos courtesy of Highliner Foods

By Lauren Kramer
1/1/2013
School Lunch Program means new nutritionals for seafood processors
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Global Foodservice: Local bounty

Séte is the largest French fishing port on the Mediterranean

By Anthony Fletcher
1/1/2013
The small French town of Sète has developed a unique seafood culture
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