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: 148

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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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 Species: Prawns

By Joanne Friedrick
4/1/2013
Unique flavor, size let these crustaceans stand on their own
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Trade Tracker: 2012 trade in review

Import values drop slightly, in millions of dollars

4/1/2013
The value of imports drops, but still up from 2010
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Top Species: Blue mussels

Canada is the biggest producer of live blue mussels to the U.S. market. - Photo courtesy of Acadia Aqua Farms

By Joanne Friedrick
3/1/2013
With versatility comes volume potential
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Special Feature: Killing them softly

This crab’s behavior changed when zapped — a sign it may feel pain. - Photo courtesy of Queen’s University

By Melissa Wood
3/1/2013
If crustaceans indeed feel pain, will sales of live crabs and lobsters suffer?
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Trade Tracker: Shrimp is No. 1

Top countries of origin for frozen shrimp, dollar value for 2012

3/1/2013
Product category comprises more than one quarter total seafood imports
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Trade Tracker: China import value drops

2/1/2013
Almost one quarter of all U.S. seafood exports head to China
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Top Species: Farmed shrimp

U.S. shrimp farmers are growing in number, feeding niche markets. - Photo courtesy of American Prawn Cooperative

by joanne friedrick
2/1/2013
It’s a global enterprise, with a bit of a down-home touch
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Top Species: Clams

By Joanne Friedrick
1/1/2013
A well-managed industry tries to increase product visibility
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Trade Tracker: Tuna imports reach $445m

Top U.S. tuna suppliers, January to October 2012

by Staff Reporter
1/1/2013
Canada, Japan, Spain top tuna export markets
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Trade Tracker: Year in review

12/1/2012
Seafood imports outweigh exports 3:1
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Special Feature: Crab cakes

New crab cake varieties are expanding the retail and foodservice markets. - Photo courtesy of Phillips Foods

By Melissa Wood
11/1/2012
An American classic gets creative updates to reach a variety of audiences
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Trade Tracker - Cod exports trump import value

11/1/2012
China, Iceland, Russia top cod import sources
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Top Species - Pollock/surimi

U.S. pollock processors expect a steady supply through 2013. - Photo courtesy of High Liner Foods

By Joanne Friedrick
11/1/2012
Consistency keeps pollock in high demand, surimi feels price pressure
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Trade Tracker: Salmon is king

Roe, by boat Salmon roe exports, January to July

by Staff Reporter
10/1/2012
U.S. exports of sockeye, pink salmon and salmon roe peak in July
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Top Species: Farmed salmon

Consistent quality and appearance make farmed salmon a chef’s favorite. - Photo courtesy of Verlasso

By Joanne Friedrick
10/1/2012
Versatile product fills needs and niches
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Top Species: Lobster

Flatbread pizza is one of many value-added American lobster products. - Photo courtesy of Hancock Gourmet Lobster

By Joanne Friedrick
9/1/2012
Ample North American supply keeps prices low, concerns high
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Trade Tracker: The catfish market

Catfish imports by product type, January to June, in U.S. dollars

9/1/2012
Pangasius from Vietnam dominates import market
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Special Feature: Swordfish

Swordfish is a comeback story for U.S. fisheries. - Photo courtesy of American Spice Trade Association

By Melissa Wood
8/1/2012
U.S. harvesters hope to show off their sustainability with MSC certification
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Top Species: King crab

A 28 percent quota cut has driven up prices for Alaska king crab this year. - Photo courtesy of ASMI

By Joanne Friedrick
8/1/2012
Seafood’s royalty struggles a bit in a tight market
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Trade Tracker: Germany, Asia prime pollock markets

U.S. Alaska pollock product exports, February to May 2012

by Staff Writer
8/1/2012
Year-to-date surimi exports increased 7 percent
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Going Green: Deepwater mysteries

Researchers have studied Gulf fish like yellowedge grouper for signs of distress. - Photo courtesy of Steve Murawski, University of Southern Florida

By Lisa Duchene
7/5/2012
Two years after the BP oil spill, worries loom in the Gulf of Mexico
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Top Species: Pangasius

Pangasius lacks the name recognition that could increase sales substantially. - Photo courtesy of Fishery Products International

By Joanne Friedrick
7/5/2012
Farmed whitefish’s popularity keeps building
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Trade Tracker: Salmon imports down slightly

Major imported Atlantic salmon products, April 2012

7/1/2012
Product from Chile, Canada dominate U.S. farmed-salmon supply
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