Ice Cream Scoops

New Ice Cream Season in Germany
Will Bring Health — and Indulgence
R&R and Langnese both letting out all the stops to broaden markets.

QFFI's Global Seafood Magazine

America Loves Shrimp, but Apparently
Not as Passionatety Last as in '06
Imports are down. Is it because of a weak dollar, or anti-dumping tariffs and customs bonding?

Japanese Surf's Up at Boston Show

News From Europe

Following Hot Year for Frozen Foods
Germany Hit by Cold Sticker Shock
The German retail market was up in 2007, with A-brand ready meals sales products posting gain of 20%. That was well ahead of private label’s +8%. But with prices rising, what’s next?

Polish Eyes are Smiling in the Emerald Isle
Where Polfrost Supplies a Growing Market

Organic Food Going More Mainstream;
Frozens Increasingly Make Scene
Range of offerings at BioFach proves that an industry has truly come of age.

Potato Business Update

Innovative Value-Added Potato Products
Roll into Supermarkets and onto Menus
Like May flowers, value-added spud specialties are popping up all over the landscape this spring, as supermarket freezer cases warm up consumers with hot potato offerings.

Special Story Section: Indian Seafood

MPEDA Ever Steady at the Helm
Of Evolving Fish & Seafood Scene

Seafood Processing Sparkles
Along India's Southeastern Coast

India International Seafood Show
Brings Buyers and Sellers to Kochi

Frozen Foods in North America

Spotlight on Canada: Retailers Continue
To Stock Up on Healthy-Eating Products
Growing health and nutrition concerns influence consumer shopping patterns.

Warehousing World

PRW Construction Slowing in Europe,
But Booming in Middle East and Asia
Overcapacity in the Netherlands and other EU countries, as well as ongoing pressure on rates, will have to be sorted out before the next surge in expansion takes place in Europe.

PRW Space Still Growing in the USA
Despite Signs of Economic Slowdown
Taller buildings allow denser racking to maximize usable space and minimize energy costs. Some operators are getting into alternative refrigerants. Scattered responses to annual QFFI/IARW survey show inventories up, but turnover remains about the same.

Frozen Food Forum

Farewell to Henry Branstetter:
Seafood Industry Pioneer, Longtime Consultant
to QFFI, and a Good Friend of Mine