Eastern Fisheries closes in on Dutch deal for EU expansion
Eastern Fisheries is in the final stages of agreeing to a deal for a processing plant in Europe, to expand sales of scallops and live lobsters
View ArticlePWS Alaska salmon no longer pursuing MSC
As major Alaska salmon processors go after re-entry into the MSC program, a major portion of Alaska salmon supply is done with the process for the foreseeable future
View ArticleAtlantic Capes buys UK-based scallop supplier
US-based scallop firm acquires UK processor, which also has a presence in China, for expansion in Europe and Asia
View ArticleMedia reports conflict on true purpose of runway in China Sea
Xinhua says new 10,000 foot runway is for fisheries aid, among other uses, while NYTimes suggests it is a strategic military move
View ArticleCanadian government investing in sea cucumber, Pacific urchin
International sea urchin and sea cucumber sales efforts in Canada are set to get a boost from the Canadian government
View ArticleEarly US scallop landings support view 2015 will be ’20/30′ year
Preliminary landings suggest there are very few of the largest sizes, and more 20/30s than have been seen in years; Peru hit by El Nino and red tide, exports focused on France
View ArticleTogiak herring roe fishery could set record for earliest opening
This year’s opening of the Togiak sac roe herring fishery could set a record for the earliest harvest
View ArticleUS importing more Canadian shrimp as Maine fishery remains closed
The United States is importing more Canadian coldwater shrimp to replace what it can’t get from the shuttered Maine fishery
View ArticleEast, West coast groups join Seafood Harvesters of America
The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association and the Midwater Trawlers Cooperative have joined the Seafood Harvesters of America
View ArticleNew firm flying fresh fish into South Dakota
A new ambitious business is working to bring people in Rapid City, South Dakota, closer to the oceans
View ArticleTough times intensify in California wetfish industry
Fleet faces poor prognostic signs for squid, sardines and possibly mackerel fishing this year, intensifying an already-tough situation
View ArticleAnnouncement of Costco salmon shift to Norwegian supply hits Chilean prices
Producers say Chilean Atlantic salmon prices have dropped about 10 cents since Costco Wholesale announced a switch of fresh farmed salmon fillet supply to Norway
View ArticleBrussels blog: Cooke starts selling candied salmon in German retail;...
The Undercurrent News team are blogging live from the show floor in Brussels
View Article‘Business as usual’ at Icicle as complex salmon season approaches
At up-for-sale Icicle Seafoods’ booth, the tone was ‘business as usual’, in the words of one company source, speaking on condition of anonymity
View ArticlePacific Andes subsidiary helps second Indian company become four-start BAP...
National Fish & Seafood coordinated efforts that have let to Suryamitra Exim becoming India’s second four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certified company
View ArticleGetMaineLobster.com taps D’Auteuil as new general manager
GetMaineLobster.com has promoted David D’Auteuil to the newly created position of general manager
View ArticleCopper River: New Naknek plant part of ‘ongoing statewide expansion’
CEO Scott Blake reveals his plans for the processing plant Copper River purchased two weeks ago
View ArticleMarubeni eyes upstream deals in shrimp, salmon
Marubeni, the Japanese trading conglomerate, is looking at more acquisitions both upstream and downstream
View ArticleRussian pollock catchers: Dalny Vostok sinking is ‘exceptional incident’
Russian pollock catchers hit back at US At-sea Processors Association, which is using the sinking to suggest entire fishery is not compliant with MSC standard
View ArticleRoyal Greenland, Canadians team up to educate chefs on coldwater shrimp
Sector competitors collaborating on project to engage young chefs with product in the UK market; aim to show foodservice that wild catch deserves its price premium
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