Month: August 2012

The poor wharf prices and market conditions are reasons why the PEI Fishermen’s Association has embarked on a 3 to 5 year strategic plan. It is being funded by the PEI- based Atlantic Shrimp Corporation and the Province. The focus of the $20,000 study is to provide a clear course so the PEIFA can better address a number of challenges the industry continues to face. The Association has instructed the consultants to focus on key areas important to all fishermen, including the development of price setting options and new market penetration. …

A total-store perspective is essential to understand and manage complementary and competitive fresh products, and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. The Nielsen Perishables Group developed Syndicated Fresh Reports to understand and measure the complete fresh food business (meat, produce, deli, bakery and seafood departments), enabling fact-based decisions and enhanced analytical power. …

Alabama's seafood industry survived Hurricane Issac with barely a scratch compared to Katrina seven years ago, but the storm could still cost millions in lost work. …