Brussels Vegetable Conference

European Vegetable Processors Focus on
Sustainability for Future Generations
Frozen production, led by Belgium and Poland, rises 5.37% to top 3.4 million tons in 2008. Will EC plan for reducing use of plant protection products dramatically cut post-2013 output?

QFFI's Global Seafood Magazine

Southern Thai Shrimp Farmers Upset
Over Plummeting Prices for Exports
Cold storage capacity is tapped out as demand slows in major foreign markets in the throes of economic recession. Farmers and exporters favor pledging program to absorb surplus.

Southeast Asian Seafood Exporters
Unite to Form Umbrella Federation

European Seafood Exposition Busy Enough
As Buyers, Sellers Face Down Recession
A funny thing happened on way to the world’s premier fishery products forum in Brussels this year – hotel rates in the usually high-priced city were falling and spare room capacity was reported following cancellations. But, recession or not, the seafood show must go on!

India: Deep and Wide Ocean of Opportunity
For Sustainably Increasing Fishery Exports

Mexican Shrimp Exports Sink;
More Domestic Sales Now Sought

IbroMar Officially Changes Name to Culimer
To Better Communicate Brand Globally

News From Europe

Price Looms as Bigger Factor Than Ever
In Danish Frozen Food Marketplace
While the Danes talk a lot about the economic crisis, few of them really feel its bite. But consumer habits are changing, and retailers are thus offering bargains galore to shoppers.

Politically-incorrect Obama Chicken Fingers
Pulled by German Producer After Test Run

FRoSTA’s Sales Value is Still on the Upswing,
But Private Label Outpaces Branded Products

Frozen Food Forum at Scelta
Attracts High-level Executives

Real ‘Taste of Italy’ at Tuttofood

Sweet Taste of Victory for Marks & Spencer’s
Bramley Apple & Blackberry Sponge Pudding

Ice Cream Scoops

Schöller Mövenpick Cognac VSOP Ice Cream
Is Toast of BFFF’s Catering Sector Competition

Dippin’ Dots Entrepreneur
Smells Frozen Coffee Dots

Potato Business Update

Cavendish Offers Green ‘First’:
Bio-Gas Unit Recycles Potato Waste

J.R. Simplot’s Baby Bakers a Fresh Idea:
RoastWorks Miniature Seasoned Potatoes

Frozen Foods in North America

AFFI Weighs in on Safety of Frozens
In Presentation on New US Legislation
Traceability of ingredients cited as a key issue in media attack on frozen food industry over contaminated pot pies, and in proposed regulation of food supply chain.

‘Baby On Board’ in Organic Food Business,
As Brands Innovate with Healthy Products
From Gobble Gobble Paradise Purée to Pumpkin Banana, Mango Museli and Sesame Street-licensed Mini Waffles, creative menu makers are thinking outside the baby food jar.

For Big Kids and Others with Big Pizza Appetite: Classic Sausage Patty

Warehousing World

Survey Says PRW Operations Still Strong
Regardless of Troubled Global Economy
2009 IARW-QFFI Trends Report shows that cold storage operators are concerned about energy and efficiency, mergers and regulatory issues, as well as the world market situation.

Yucaipa Bails Out Eimskip,
Takes Large Stake in Versacold

Van Mackelenbergh Elected WFLO Chairman;
Laurin Heads Up IARW

Frozen Food Forum

Yes, You Too Can Make History
With QFFI in October of 2009

50th Anniversary Issue:
Come Join the Celebration