KIKU Brand Apples Set Records For April Performance

KIKU® apples set supermarket sales records for April, leading performance in the apple category according to just released data from Nielsen Perishables Group. For the most recent four week period ending April 29, 2015, U.S. supermarket sales of KIKU® increased by 484%, the largest increase in the apple category. KIKU® volume increased by 615%.

Ruby Fresh Qualifies As A 2015 New Product Award Finalist

June 3, 2015 Ruby Fresh

Ruby Fresh is honored to be selected as one of thirteen Finalists for the 2015 New Product Award: Best New Packaging; at the 2015 United Fresh Conference & Expo in Chicago, Illinois. This is the third consecutive year Ruby Fresh is being recognized for their innovative packaging design. Winners will be announced at the United Fresh Membership booth on Wednesday, June 10th at 3:00pm.

Mississippi Shrimp Season To Open June 3

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2015-2016 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 3.

Stavis Seafoods Hires New President

June 2, 2015 Stavis Seafoods

Stavis Seafoods, a family-owned, international seafood wholesale and distribution company, today announced it hired food industry veteran Greg Burgess to serve as the company’s new President.

Phillips Foods 'Soup For One' Goes Gluten Free

June 2, 2015 Phillips Foods

Phillips Foods has revamped their frozen seafood soups to incorporate all natural and gluten free ingredients.  The four classic seafood soups are sold in convenient, frozen, single serve, microwaveable bowls and have the same flavor profile that has consistently made them the number one selling brand of frozen seafood soups, but now with the added benefit of a gluten free ingredient deck.