Month: March 2013

Fruit, Organics Post Strong Performance In Q4 FreshFacts On Retail

March 11, 2013 United Fresh Produce Association Foundation

Fresh produce made strong gains in Q4 of 2012 compared to the previous year, driven primarily by strong performance in fruit. Increases in average retail price did not negatively affect volume sales for fruits or other produce and led to a boost in dollar sales. Organic and value-added fruits and vegetables continued to grow with strong showings in dollar sales and volume, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts® on Retail, the quarterly retail research report of the United Fresh Foundation. …

Dan Edmeier of Kingdom Fresh Wins Mexican Exporter Of The Year Award

March 11, 2013 PRODUCE BUSINESS

Dan Edmeier, director of sales for Mexican hydroponic grower, Kingdom Fresh, based in Donna, TX, was the recipient of the 2013 Mexican Produce Exporter of the Year award, presented March 6, 2013, at the recent America Trades Produce (ATP) conference in McAllen, TX. …

Sea Cuisine Seafood Entrees Offer Flavor, Variety, & Simplicity For The Whole Family

March 8, 2013 High Liner Foods Incorporated

Today marks the half-way point of Lent, and Sea Cuisine® helps rejuvenate Friday meal options with easy and delicious fully-prepared frozen seafood entrees with flavorful crusts and finishing sauces. Sea Cuisine products are inspired by flavors from around the world and include popular fish favorites like Salmon, Tilapia and Cod. Products like Tortilla Crusted Tilapia, Applewood Smoked Salmon and Tuscan Herb Cod provide restaurant-quality seafood that can be prepared and enjoyed at home in minutes. …

Ducktrap Earns SQF Level 3 Certification

March 8, 2013 Ducktrap River of Maine, LLC

We are proud to announce that Ducktrap River of Maine has earned SQF (Safe Quality Food) Level 3 Certification, the highest standard available to seafood processing companies. SQF certification is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers industry-wide and around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system. Level 3 certification shows compliance with not only food safety standards but also includes a verified program for ensuring consistent product quality. For more information regarding SQF visit their website at www.sqfi.com. …

2013 Seafood Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

March 8, 2013 Diversified Business Communications

The Seafood Excellence Awards—the prestigious best-new-products competition held in conjunction with the International Boston Seafood Show–announced this year’s finalists. …