“Chem-Free” Seafood and other Labeling Myths: A Discussion for Processors, Exporters, Importers and Buyers

Moderator: Mark Bowen, NFI

Speakers: Bill DiMento, High Liner Foods

                     Guy Pizzuti, Publix Super Markets Inc.

                     Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute NFI

Seafood buyers, using price as the only purchasing criteria, can become susceptible to misleading labeling practices and buy seafood that doesn’t meet expectations. The panel members will explain the importance of proper labeling, misleading labeling trends, clarify requirements for labeling additives, and advise how buyers can monitor what is contained in the product.