Florida's Major Shrimp Processors Sign Agreement With Wild American(TM) Shrimp Inc.
Three of the State's Largest to Produce Certified Wild American Shrimp; Support Local Harvesters
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Three more of Florida's largest shrimp processors signed agreements to meet the premium standards of Wild American Shrimp certification and sell Certified Wild American Shrimp. Cox's Wholesale Seafood, Tampa Maid, and Wood's Fisheries -- encompassing a majority of the shrimp processing in the state -- all agreed to produce the certified premium domestic shrimp that are harvested from U.S. coastal waters and meet high standards.
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"As a longtime supporter of wild caught shrimp and the local shrimping community, the decision to offer premium product certified by Wild American Shrimp just made sense," said Steve Cox, president of Cox's Wholesale Seafood. The Tampa-based processor is one of the largest domestic shrimp processors in the state. "There has been a noticeable shift in consumer demand for a choice of high quality, locally-harvested products. By participating in the Certified Wild American Shrimp Program, we can assure consumers that the premium product they purchase from us meets their demands for quality." Noting the importance of the agreement and its support of local shrimpers, Cox continued, "We're all very proud of this decision." Shrimp processors are a key element in how shrimp gets from the catch to the plate. They purchase varieties of shrimp from local harvesters; then process and grade the product, finally distributing it to a variety of outlets including wholesale distributors, restaurants, retailers, and grocers.
The three shrimp processors join more than 50 other processors around the country who have signed on for certification since the program's debut in 2003. "By providing a certification program that requires premium standards for quality, we're creating measurable value to the industry and to consumers," stated Dennis Henderson, president of Wild American Shrimp, Inc. and Florida resident. Remarking on the industry's positive response to providing certified products harvested from coastal U.S. waters meeting high standards, Henderson continued, "It's our hope that others in the industry will join in providing Certified Wild American Shrimp to give consumers a choice."
About Certified Wild American Shrimp
The Wild American Certification Program ensures that warm-water, wild caught shrimp from U.S. coastal waters meet a high standard of quality and consistency. Shrimp that meet these stringent standards are labeled with the distinctive Certified Wild American Shrimp mark featured at left. Certification is available to harvesters, processors, distributors, retailers, grocers, and restaurateurs. Wild American Shrimp, Inc. administers the program.
About Wild American(TM) Shrimp, Inc.
Wild American(TM) Shrimp, Inc. devotes its resources to raising public awareness about the many nutritional and economic benefits of domestic, wild- caught shrimp. It is designed to educate consumers about the advantages of selecting Wild American shrimp that grows naturally, is caught fresh and supports the shrimp industry of eight Gulf and South Atlantic states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, and South Carolina.
Website: http://www.wildamericanshrimp.com
CONTACT: Jenny Schmitt, +1-404-421-8323, or jschmitt@cloudspark.com, for Wild American Shrimp, Inc.
| Organizations | Wild American Shrimp |
|---|---|
| Source | |
| Submitter | John Warner |
| Tags | Miscellany |
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