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: Halibut

Pacific halibut prices are up, while some retailers are dropping Atlantic halibut. - Photo courtesy of Norwegian Seafood Council

By Joanne Friedrick
6/5/2012
Quota issues continue to challenge buyers of this popular species
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Trade Tracker: O Canada

Countries of destination for U.S. lobster exports 1st quarter, 2012 - Illustration by Laura Lee Dobson

6/5/2012
Lobster trade depends on northern neighbors
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Special Feature: Chilean sea bass

Electronic documentation has tightened control over the Chilean sea bass trade. - Property of SeaFood Business

By Melissa Wood
6/5/2012
Despite tighter controls, sought-after toothfish still faces reputation challenges
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Trade Tracker: Snow crab imports increase

Countries of destination for U.S. snow crab exports (Jan. – Feb. 2012)

5/4/2012
Export prices decrease
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Top Species: Wild salmon

A small number of Alaska salmon producers may want to stick with MSC. - Photo courtesy of Copper River/Prince William Sound Marketing Association

By Joanne Friedrick
5/4/2012
Sustainability certification move has industry abuzz
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Special Feature: Trout

Trout’s mild flavor allows chefs to put their own signatures on it. - Photo courtesy of Clear Springs Foods

By Melissa Wood
5/4/2012
New products offer mild, rich flavor options
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Trade Tracker: Tilapia prices increase

COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT — Top 2011 seafood imports from Ecuador

4/5/2012
Shrimp, swordfish, tuna are other top products from Ecuador
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Top Species: Wild shrimp

Demand for Gulf shrimp is picking up, but not as quickly as some had hoped. - Photo courtesy of Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group

By Joanne Friedrick
4/5/2012
Gulf continues PR push, while West Coast basks in bumper crop
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Special Feature: Cobia

Open Blue will have cobia available for all 52 weeks for the first time this year. - Photo by Matt McKee Photography/Open Blue

By Melissa Wood
4/3/2012
Can a prized recreational fish get in the commercial side of the game?
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Trade Tracker: Shrimp import value jumps 16 percent

Top 10 imports from Thailand, January - October 2011

3/5/2012
Thailand product comprises 8 percent of U.S. seafood imports
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Top Species: Yellowfin Tuna

Buyers have their work cut out for them in sourcing this prized fish. - Photo courtesy of Stockfood

By Joanne Friedrick
3/5/2012
Tuna species popular despite supply issues
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Trade Tracker: China a top export destination

Top 10 seafood products imported from China, Jan.-Nov. 2011

2/5/2012
Products from Chile, India top import list
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Top Species: Farmed shrimp

Tropical Aquaculture is marketing its white shrimp from Ecuador as Blue Foot Whites. - Photo courtesy of Tropical Aquaculture

By Joanne Friedrick
2/5/2012
Despite flooding, Thailand remains No. 1 shrimp supplier to U.S. market
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Top Species: Cod

Cod’s mild flavor is appealing to consumers and is a great value. - Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood

By Joanne Friedrick
1/5/2012
Reliable whitefish sends message of consistency, value
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Trade Tracker: Salmon imports drop

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1/5/2012
Frozen fish fillet exports skyrocket
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Special Feature: Mussels

Matt Moretti hoists a rope full of Bangs Island Mussels grown in Maine’s Casco Bay. - Photos by Melissa Wood

By Melissa Wood
12/5/2011
Industry sees room for growth as it rebounds from recession
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Top Species: Tilapia

Tilapia has gained market acceptance as one of the “core species.” - Photo courtesy of Regal Springs Tilapia

By Joanne Friedrick
12/5/2011
‘Blank canvas fish’ continues to widen its appeal
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Top Species: Pollock

Plentiful supplies have made pollock a safe choice for new product development. - Photo courtesy of Fishery Products International

By Joanne Friedrick
11/5/2011
Availability of the versatile fish to benefit processors, surimi-seafood manufacturers
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Top Species: Scallops

Supply problems in Japan and China pressured the domestic scallop supply. - Photo courtesy of American Pride Seafoods

By Joanne Friedrick
10/1/2011
Success at home, trouble overseas shapes scallop market
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Special Feature: Processing equipment

Demand for more value-added products is bolstering new equipment sales. - Photo by Melissa Wood

By Melissa Wood
9/5/2011
Equipment manufacturers keep on top of worldwide challenges, trends
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Top Species: Farmed salmon

South American farms have modest growth plans to restore production after ISA. - Photo courtesy of True North

By Joanne Friedrick
9/5/2011
Chile battles back with plans for growth
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Processing Survey: Pressure cooker

9/5/2011
Biennial survey finds processors shoulder increased burdens
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Top Species: Blue crab

Importers say crab prices have slowly crept up in the past two years. - By Joanne Friedrick

By Joanne Friedrick
8/5/2011
Winds of change have imported blue-swimming crab market feeling the pinch
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Special Feature: Smoked salmon

Producers are capitalizing on product innovations to drive retail sales. - Photo by Laura Lee Dobson

By Melissa Wood
8/5/2011
Innovation makes ancient art part of healthy trends
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Special Feature: Pangasius

NFI reports that pangasius was one of the top 10 most consumed seafoods in 2009. - Photo courtesy of Clear Springs Foods

Melissa Wood
4/5/2011
Regulatory hurdles and name changes have so far not stopped this import’s rising popularity
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