Atlantic versus Pacific
Prized for its snow-white, pearlescent flesh and gentle but distinctive flavour, cod has long been the fish of choice for consumers the world over and the benchmark by which most other whitefish is compared. (more…)
Compass Group Belgium serves up 100,000 meals a day
Compass Group is a global caterer with locations in over 50 countries. with more than 450,000 employees, to call them a ‘market leader’ would be no overestimation. Its Belgian branch prepare approximately 100,000 quality meals each day. Pittman Seafoods has been a trusted partner for years.
Pittman Seafoods: investing in perfection
Pittman’s first sawing line was installed in 1994 and replaced after 10 years of use in 2004. For our new equipment we turned to Nienstedt in the German town of Haltern am See. Nienstedt is the number one in the world when it comes to frozen food processing. (more…)
Does the nuclear disaster at Fukushima have an impact on the quality of fish?
There is a definite unease in the market with respect to the possible influence of the nuclear disaster at Fukushima following the tsunami of 11 March 2011. To what extent will fish and other seafood be contaminated with radioactive isotopes (such as caesium-137)? (more…)
Colruyt: focused on sustainability, price and quality
What started 80 years ago as a small family business in Flemish-Brabantian Lembeek has since grown into an empire comprising different retail formulas in four countries. Today, Colruyt Group has more than 25,000 employees and is a huge and well-oiled machine. Michel Jenquin has worked at Colruyt for 32 years. One of his responsibilities is to purchase deep-frozen fish for the group. (more…)
Convenient fish: the trends
When buying fish, consumers are now paying more attention to variation, taste, health value and sustainability. And yet convenience remains a high priority. Consumers want to be able to whip up a tasty and balanced meal quickly, which is why ready meals are becoming more and more popular. (more…)