Los Angeles-based Del Pacifico Seafoods (delpacificoseafoods.com) debuts three new Wild-Caught Mexican Blue Shrimp SKUs. Available now at Whole Foods, the 100% traceable, Fair Trade Certified frozen lineup includes 21/25 IQF Easy Peel and 31/40 Peeled & De-veined Tail-On varieties (both in 12-ounce bags) as well as Wild Blue Shrimp Burgers hand-made from chopped shrimp meat (four 4-ounce patties per 16-ounce bag). The chemical- and preservative-free products are flash frozen within 24 hours of harvesting to ensure the freshest flavor and texture. SRPs are $11.99 to $15.99 for the Easy Peel Shrimp, $9.99 to $13.99 for the Peeled & Deveined Shrimp, and $12.99 to $17.99 for the Shrimp Burgers.

STEVE TIPPMANN RETIRES
John Tippmann, III, replacing him as exec vp Steve Tippmann, exec vp at / Interstate Warehousing, Fort Wayne, Ind., is retiring from the refrigerated warehousing