Seven strong years after Panamei came out with its first frozen seafood line, it's still seeing "gradual growth each year as the approach to the brand has been evolving toward being more sustainable and environmentally conscious," Marketing Manager Jorge Roza told IntraFish, adding that it's "more than just a retail bag now. We've taken a step back and looked at the lives we touch as a seafood brand."

Owned by Miami-based distributor Quirch Foods, the Panamei brand is already carried in retailers such as Walmart, but this year they're "focusing on large national chains and ...