QFFI's Global Seafood Magazine

Casualties Mount in Shrimp Trade War,
But US Consumers Are Not Among Them
Importers suffer, along with producers and exporters from countries hit with anti-dumping duties. The price of shrimp sold in some US retail markets is now as inexpensive as chicken.

Surimi Seafood, What’s In a Name?
‘Imitation’ Versus ‘Flavored Seafood’
The United States Food and Drug Administration changes labeling regulation to remove stigma of ‘imitation’ from surimi products. But not everyone is happy with the decision.

Organic Shrimp, Value-Added Ceviche Tuna,
Tilapia and More from Ecuador
Farmers raising shrimp and fish in productive South Pacific coastal ponds along the equator can harvest almost three times a year, guaranteeing steady supplies to buyers worldwide.

More Seafood Good for Consumers,
So Now Focus is on Sustainability
Some frozen fish and seafood products sold in French supermarkets and specialty shops cater to environmental concerns, but all cater to good taste – a variety of good tastes, in fact.

News From Europe

German Retail Frozen Food Innovators
Are ‘Forever Young’ with New Products
Health, wellness, natural, organic, low-fat and light delight marketers and consumers alike. So do ethnic flavors to savor, ranging from Thai and Indonesian to Indian-inspired cuisine.

German Cakes and Pastries Do a 180;
180% Increase in a Decade, That Is!
With smaller households, the frozen food industry turns to smaller items. Healthier products are also in vogue, and sundry manufacturers compete to offer greater variety to consumers.

Sorry Kermit, But it’s Easy Being Green
At Annual BioFach Scene in Nuremberg
Producers of frozen bio products expand presence and lines at what has evolved from a former avant-garde trade show for hipsters into a mainstream international fair for a growing sector.

Ice Cream Scoops

Gearing up for the New Season,
Ice Cream Makers Going Exotic

Frozen Foods in North America

Spotlight on Canada: Menu Makers
Responding to Aging Baby Boomers
Healthy eating is in, trans fats and sodium are out. But good taste is still a winner.

Retail Frozen Bake-Off Falling Flat,
With Newcomers Pursuing Niches
Overall sales lag, despite efforts of market leaders. But that gives smaller start-ups a chance to get in on the action. Bridgford, meanwhile, monkeys around with Monkey Bread.

Potato and Vegetable Trends

McCain Foods Building $69 Million Plant
To Expand Frozen Market in South Africa

Aviko Building Plant in Gansu
To Better Serve China Market

Warehousing World

North American PRW Operations
Generally Report Stable Business
Turnover increases most in Midwest and outside USA; among new survey questions, dominance of “best of breed” WMS stands out. Expansion continues in some areas.

Frozen Foods Forum

Taking the Frozen Food Express ‘Metro’ in Beijing