Wixon creates new seasonings and rubs for meat and poultry offerings
January 26, 2015
Wixon’s new on-trend seasonings and rubs can help meat and poultry manufacturers inspire new products or reinvigorate old classics. No matter what, these creative offerings represent a simple way to add a gourmet touch to prepared items.
Combination results in world's largest branded shelf-stable seafood company
December 22, 2014
Bumble Bee Seafoods, North America's largest branded shelf-stable seafood company, today announced it has been acquired by Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited (TUF). TUF entered into a binding agreement to obtain 100 percent of the shares of Bumble Bee Foods, LLC from Lion Capital, a pan-Atlantic private equity firm, for a total purchase price of USD 1.51 billion.
A new advisory recommending increased fish consumption for pregnant women could increase mercury poisoning in newborns, according to physicians and consumer groups.
New fish stick product offers improved nutritional profile
October 29, 2014
Gorton's Seafood has reinvented its iconic product. Gorton's all new Smart & Crunchy Fish Sticks are hitting shelves across the country and are expected to be available nationally by early 2015.
53 organizations agree that USDA should not allow farmed fish at sea to be labeled "organic"
October 23, 2014
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) released a comprehensive, scientific report detailing why ocean-based aquaculture (fish farming) can never be certified organic.
Barkaat to use capital to expand existing operations and develop new product lines
October 23, 2014
Barkaat Foods, a Chicago-based, Zabiha Halal protein processor, recently announced that it secured a Shariah-compliant credit facility from FirstMerit Corporation (FirstMerit) and Prairie Street Capital with the help of Sikich Investment Banking (Shariah law is the moral code and religious law of Islam). Barkaat will use this capital to expand its existing operations and develop new product lines. Barkaat expects to double its current staff of 40 people in the next year.
Three new varieties provide convenient alternative to traditional salads and sandwiches
October 21, 2014
Best known for its tuna, Chicken of the Sea® is capitalizing on its leadership in salmon with this month’s launch of a new line of Flavored Salmon Pouches specially formulated to offer a healthy, convenient and tasty lunch alternative to traditional midday salads, sandwiches and rice bowls.