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Inland Seafood achieves SQF 2000 Level 3 Certification

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LARGEST SEAFOOD DISTRIBUTOR IN THE SOUTHEAST DEEMS FOOD SAFETY THE #1 PRIORITY

INLAND SEAFOOD EARNS HIGHEST LEVEL CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

(Atlanta, Ga.) – March 2012 – Inland Seafood has earned their SQF 2000 Level 3 Certification from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), placing them in a category of seafood processors with the highest standards regarding Food Safety and Quality Management in the country. SQF (Safe Quality Food) 2000 Level 3 is the highest ranking, globally recognized certification in the industry. (www.sqfi.com)

Inland Seafood has been in business for 35 years. As the largest seafood distributor in the Southeast and the most innovative company in the industry, Food Safety and Quality have long been Inland Seafood’s top priorities.

“Our goal in maintaining relationships with our customers is to be able to assure them that they are buying the highest quality products available,” said Inland Seafood’s President Chris Rosenberger, “to do so, Safety and Quality Control must be present in every aspect of business.”

Inland Seafood’s Operations and Production Department, and the entire Inland Seafood Management Team have implemented Food Safety and Quality Control Systems as well as special employee Training Modules so that customers can be assured that the products they are buying from Inland Seafood have been produced in the safest, most sanitary conditions with Internal Quality Audits performed every step of the way.

From using only the best raw materials, to monitoring the facilities and equipment, to individually training the people who are physically responsible for producing and packing them, Inland Seafood is constantly seeking ways to further educate and improve.

With their Level 3 Certification, indicating a comprehensive development and implementation of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, Inland Seafood is now among a very small number of companies with the accomplishment of adding the SQF Level 3 Trade Mark to all of their certified products.

To learn more about Inland Seafood, what it means to be SQF Certified, and to view all of Inland Seafood’s certified products, visit www.inlandseafood.com.

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Inland Seafood, largest distributor in Southeast, has own certification, traceability program

Posted: Monday, February 27, 2012

Inland Seafood, largest distributor in Southeast, has own certification, traceability program

SEAFOOD.COM NEWS by Mike Ramsingh - Feb 27. 2012

Inland Seafood, based in Atlanta, has its own certification scheme that promises total traceability for all its products. The company also has its own iphone and smart phone app.

Founded in 1977 by current CEO Joel Knox in Atlanta, Inland Seafood serves over 4,000 foodservice and grocery customers in the Southeast United States throughout the distribution chain. With about $200 million in yearly sales, Inland markets over 1,000 products with their "Inland Seafood Certified" (ISC) seal of approval that assures customers the product has been through Inland's customized quality assurance program.

For Inland, their ISC program demands high quality, sustainability and traceability from their vendors, which has resulted in Inland developing tight working relationships throughout the industry.

"We don't just buy seafood from the least expensive person. We brag about our vendors. The relationships we've made, make us who we are," said Inland Seafood's President Chris Rosenberger.

Inland's commitment to quality, safety and sustainability is reinforced by the company's global SQF level 3 certification that requires stringent traceability documentation down to the fishing boat where their product is caught. For Inland, however, such measures were already being done in-house by their own quality assurance team, because of the company's appreciation for the environment and because quality, safety and sustainability just makes better sense.

"It's about generations to come having an abundance of quality seafood to eat," said Rosenberger.

With 35 years of sustainable business practices, Inland has been keen to share its knowledge and prove that sustainability has always been possible and continues to remain vital to the health of the industry.

"Sustainability is not a definitive way to do business, it's a process of doing your business and being conscious about it," said Rosenberger. "We help vendors get to the next level and have gone all over the world to help them grow …We're about education; we're educating our customers, vendors and consumers."

To spread that knowledge and education, Inland has adopted the use of social media technologies to keep the seafood sustainability discussion fresh and interactive.

"Social media is one of the most effective ways for companies to connect with each other and individuals in the market," said Rodney Fund, media relations liaison for Inland. "Through Facebook and Twitter, our goal is to inform and educate the people who care about the business we do."

The company has also invested in a new company app available on for iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry mobile devices. With a complete listing and description of the company's product line, to a comprehensive seafood glossary, buying guide, and even the weekly market report, the app is designed to aid in a number of everyday tasks of food service industry professionals.

For example, this week's market report features the reopening of calico scallops for the first time in many years. The 80-110 count scallop, that are landed live and trucked to Inland's shucking facility in North Carolina, has been reopened by NMFS after several years of closures. Inland is featuring calico scallops at $6.99 for the month of March. "We're putting it out there because we want everyone to see that education and information is important, we know that it helps our customers grow," said Rosenberger. "We're going to make sustainability a household name."

Michael Ramsingh Seafood.com News 1-732-240-5330 Email comments to michaelramsingh@seafood.com

HOW CAN A VENDOR HELP CUSTOMERS RUN THEIR BUSINESS? THERE�S AN APP FOR THAT!

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HOW CAN A VENDOR HELP CUSTOMERS RUN THEIR BUSINESS? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

THE COUNTRY’S MOST INNOVATIVE SEAFOOD DISTRIBUTOR TAKES CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THE INLAND SEAFOOD MOBILE APP

(Atlanta, Ga.) – January 2012 – Inland Seafood has launched what may become the Food Service Industry’s new best friend. The Inland Seafood Mobile App is the one-stop-shop to keep restaurateurs, servers, grocers and all other food industry professionals in-the-know by putting the most important Seafood Industry information at their fingertips.

As one of the largest seafood distributors in the nation, Inland Seafood has built its reputation over the past 35 years by establishing lasting relationships. Inland Seafood has managed to maintain these relationships through extraordinary customer service.

“At Inland Seafood, we consider our customers our partners,” said Chris Rosenberger, President of Inland Seafood. “We want them to grow so that we can continue to grow with them; the Inland Seafood App is our way of making sure that our customers have all of the necessary information to do their jobs to the best of their ability.”

The Inland Seafood Mobile App takes all of the important information from the company’s website and places it at the user’s fingertips. With a complete listing and description of the company’s product line, to a comprehensive seafood glossary, buying guide, and even the weekly market report, the app is designed to aid in a number of everyday tasks of food service industry professionals.

With the development of the Inland Seafood App, the company has set out to make each and every one of their customers’ daily lives easier. Whether you are a chef planning your restaurant’s menu, a grocer trying to decide what products to buy to stock your seafood counter, or a server familiarizing yourself with the nightly specials, Inland Seafood has you covered.

The Inland Seafood Mobile App is available for iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry. For more information about Inland Seafood and the Inland Seafood App, visit www.inlandseafood.com.

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Have You Seen Inland Seafood Lately? The Southeast�s Largest Seafood Distributor Goes Social

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Have You Seen Inland Seafood Lately?

The Southeast’s Largest Seafood Distributor Goes Social

(Atlanta, GA) – January 2012 – With the addition of Social Media to the company’s already wide range of public outreach programs, Inland Seafood, one of the country’s largest seafood distributors, is stepping out from its role as a behind-the-scenes distributor and making an effort to involve consumers in the world of fresh food distribution.

“Social media is one of the most effective ways for companies to connect with each other and individuals in the market,” said Inland Seafood’s President Chris Rosenberger. “Through Facebook and Twitter, our goal is to inform and educate the people who care about the business we do.”

Inland Seafood has hit the ground running with their latest social media campaign, “Have you seen Inland Seafood lately?” in an effort to influence consumers and industry partners to get involved and educate themselves about where their food comes from. Consumers can interact with the company and each other by posting pictures of Inland Seafood sightings around town to the Inland Seafood Facebook and Twitter pages, which are packed with the latest information regarding the seafood and restaurant industries. From run-ins with Inland employees to truck spottings as Inland’s drivers make their deliveries to the most esteemed restaurants and grocery stores in the city, Inland Seafood is challenging the public to stay informed and be on the lookout for their trademark “sun and waves,” and share their sightings with the company and others.

As the largest distributor in the Southeast, one of the leading packers of Maine lobster, and one of the most innovative companies in the industry, Inland Seafood was founded on the simple philosophy of supplying customers with the best quality seafood available with the best service in the industry. Their innovation and dedication to serving their customers with pride has led to the company’s decision to take their customer service one step further through the use of social media.

Inland Seafood has four Southeast divisions in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte and New Orleans – each of whom consider it a priority to keep their customers and neighbors up to date with the latest industry news and greatest catch available from local sources and from across the globe. To access all that Inland Seafood has to offer, visit www.inlandseafood.com, follow @inlandseafood on Twitter and like Inland Seafood on Facebook.

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Inland Market Expands Reach with Artisan Appetizers

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Inland Market Expands Reach with Artisan Appetizers

Inland Market Premium Foods introduces Seafood Tortas; gourmet portioned seafood dips

(Atlanta, GA) – December, 2011 – Just in time for the 2011 Holiday Season, Inland Market Premium foods has introduced a new line of ready-to-serve, consumer friendly seafood dips that are as cost-effective as they are delicious.

The Seafood Tortas are just like any of Inland Market’s other gourmet creations in that they are made using only the highest quality ingredients and in-house recipes crafted by the company’s acclaimed culinary team. They are, however, unlike anything you’ve seen in a grocery store, before.

Like the traditional Italian dish from which the product got its name, each Torta is layered, consisting of a creamy dip garnished with artisanal toppings. The Tortas come in four flavors, each one unique enough to suit any occasion. Varieties include Crab and Artichoke garnished with Sundried Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon with Ginger, Sesame, and Wasabi, Maine Lobster with Roasted Corn and Basil, and Shrimp Provencal garnished with Roasted Tomatoes Zucchini, and Basil.

These convenient little dishes are great for those with a gourmet palate on a fast-food schedule. “They are the perfect snack or elegant appetizer”, said Inland Market’s Project Manager Evan Pihera. And he’s not bluffing - to serve, simply turn the Torta over, pop it out on your desired serving plate, surround with crackers, crusty bread or assorted vegetables and you’ve got a quick and tasty dish no one will be able to resist. “Real seafood plus quality ingredients and a beautiful presentation are the key for delicious results”, Pihera said.

Inland Market’s Seafood Tortas are available in the seafood department of Safeway Stores nationwide, Giant Eagle stores in Pennsylvania, various Costco divisions and other retailers like Kroger, beginning this holiday season.

Inland Market Premium Foods is a division of Inland Seafood, one of the country’s largest processors and distributors of fresh fish and seafood. Inland Market Premium Foods is known for its innovative, restaurant-quality product line of convenient and healthy foods that taste great. Inland Market’s team of renowned chefs create products with gourmet ingredients to achieve only the finest flavors; Delicious Innovation™.

For more information on Seafood Tortas or any of Inland Market’s products, visit www.inlandmarketpremiumfoods.com.

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The Gulf Is Back!

Bill Demmond of Inland Seafood talks about product from the Gulf.

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State (NC) to Close Spotted Seatrout Harvest Due to Cold Stun Events

MOREHEAD CITY – North Carolina will close all coastal waters to commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest for an indefinite period beginning at noon Friday.

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Director Louis Daniel issued a proclamation today implementing the closure, after consulting with N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Chairman Rob Bizzell.

The action is being taken in response to recent cold stun events in Rose Bay, Juniper Bay, Pungo River, Campbell Creek, Turnigan Bay, Spooners Creek and other waters. The intent of the closure is to prevent the harvest of vulnerable cold stunned fish, which may recover with warming temperatures.

“On the heels of two cold stun events, one in 2010 and now in 2011, and pretty large commercial and recreational catch rates in 2009, I believe this is the best thing for the fishery,” Daniel said.

In approving the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan in November, the Marine Fisheries Commission authorized Daniel to temporarily close harvest in the event of a cold stun event. The commission will review the closure and consider extending it at is Feb. 11 meeting in Pine Knoll Shores.

For more information, contact division biologist Beth Burns at (252) 473-5734, extension 221, or Beth.Burns@ncdenr.gov.

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Inland Market Answers Consumers' Call for Healthy and Sustainable Seafood Options

Inland Market Premium Foods launches new Mahi product marinated in Sea Salt & Roasted Garlic for retail consumers

(Atlanta, GA) - January 10, 2011 – Inland Market Premium Foods has launched a brand new seafood item that supports a sustainable species while making eating healthy a little easier. We know fish is good for us and want to reap the nutritional benefits they offer, but we don’t always know how to prepare them for dinner. Research is always being released regarding the heart-healthy benefits of eating fish. However, purchasing and preparing fresh seafood several times a week is not always a viable option for today’s busy, yet health-conscious consumer. “That’s where we come in.”, says Inland Market Project Manager, Evan Pihera, “We take many things into consideration when developing a new product. Our preparation instructions take all the guesswork out of it and the end result is a restaurant style meal. Using ingredients like sea salt just makes sense when you know customers are concerned with sodium intake.”

One of the greatest advantages that Inland Market has is that they are under the same roof as one of the largest fresh seafood distributors in the country, Inland Seafood. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland Seafood, Inland Market has access to the freshest seafood and stays in tune with sustainability concerns in the industry. The wild-caught Mahi is a terrific and responsible choice. They are fast growing and extremely prolific spawners which make them resilient to fishing pressure. Nutritionally, Mahi is low in saturated fat, is a good source of vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium and is a very good source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, and selenium. The new product, Sea Salt and Roasted Garlic Mahi, is a great addition to the impressive portfolio of chef inspired entrees, seafood cakes, dips and spreads that Inland Market offers. “We produce our recipes at the height of the season and source fresh product from around the globe to ensure you get the freshest flavors possible. While our products are constantly evolving to meet changing consumer needs, Inland Market is dedicated to making sure every item is as excellent as the first.”, says Jerry Staines, Vice President of Inland Market, “We are constantly creating meals which incorporate the nutritional benefits consumers want, into the taste and quality that they demand. With seafood sustainability being a rising concern and a great importance, we also strongly consider what species we use in our recipes”

Inland Market Premium Foods is a division of Inland Seafood, one of the country’s largest processors and distributors of fresh fish and seafood. Employing a team of renowned chefs and using only the freshest ingredients to create the finest flavors, Inland Market develops and produces some of the most innovative restaurant-quality seafood products found in grocery aisles today. Inland Market’s mission is to give families the greatest culinary experience possible. Dedicated to quality and striving for great flavors in quality products presented for convenience; Delicious Innovation™.

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Have You Seen What's Inside Inland Seafood?

One of the first things you’ll notice when you step through the doors of Inland Seafood’s new 120,000 sq. ft. processing facility in Atlanta or one of their other locations in Birmingham, New Orleans and Charlotte, is the devotion to fresh-from-the-sea quality that hasn’t changed in over 33 years.

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Getting to Know the Seafood Business

A peek below the surface of the vast oceans that cover nearly three-quarters of our earth reveals what lies beneath the waves—an incredible diversity of marine life that is the last wild caught source of protein in the human diet.

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A Lobster's Journey

From State Icon to World Cuisine

A unique coastal wilderness buffeted by a cool, clear ocean with a rocky bottom is the most magical place on earth if you are Homarus Americanus, or American lobster. For centuries the coast of Maine has been home to this sweet crustacean with unequaled culinary appeal. As the most commercially valuable marine animal on the Maine coast, a lobster’s habits are well known to the lobsterman. Traps set in centuries-old tradition begin a quest to deliver this icon of Maine, known as “the finest food delicacy on earth,” to the world’s tables.

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Inland Market's Pan-Grilled Asian Glazed Salmon - Finalist at Showcase

We are pleased to announce that Inland Market's Pan-Grilled Asian Glased Salmon was a finalist in the 2009 International Boston Seafood Show New Product Showcase.