Mild-flavored and easy to cook, shrimp has become a key draw at supermarket seafood departments.In fact, with Americans eating an average of 4 pounds every year, up from 2.8 pounds in 1998, it's now the country's most popular seafood, according to...
Although Price Chopper offers both farm-raised and wild-caught shrimp throughout its 110 stores, 95% of the chain's shoppers buy farm-raised -- a preference that Richard Carwowski, seafood specialist for the chain, attributed to the product's...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Loss-prevention officials from Giant of Carlisle worked with undercover police here to catch small local grocers who knowingly purchased shrimp that had been stolen from Giant's stores, according to a published report. Dubbed ...
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Heinen's seafood departments saw sales of the retailer's branded grilling planks soar after a local TV news show plugged them on the air, officials told SN.ABC affiliate WEWS-TV put the cedar planks in the spotlight...
A recent case in New York City illustrates why it's important for seafood buyers to stay away from sharks and know the difference between wild and farm-raised fish.In a front-page story, The New York Times pointed a finger at a handful of...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Even before the U.S. government gave seafood an official nod in the new food pyramid, seafood consumption was showing signs of growth, according to a new consumer survey.than half of U.S. adults who've ever eaten seafood said they...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Consumers, bombarded with conflicting messages about the health benefits and environmental dangers of fish consumption, want straight answers at the seafood counter.To help the industry address questions, a seafood distributor...
BOSTON -- Retailers selling seafood should invest more money and training in their seafood department associates who are in touch with consumers every day, a panel of experts said recently.Using humor and skits to convey a serious message, the co...
BOSTON -- Whether consumers buy seafood only if it's sustainably harvested remains an open question, according to a panel of experts.No matter, since many companies actively try to sell only -- or mostly -- sustainable seafood products."We have...
WASHINGTON -- For months, retailers and seafood suppliers have been preparing for country-of-origin labeling rules that officially took effect this week.Nevertheless, the requirements were not crystal clear to everyone obligated to follow them. A...