Vannamei shrimp supply from Thailand should start to improve on small sizes by July, but high prices are expected up until then, with production in China and Vietnam also under pressure Continue reading
Category Archives: Analysis
Linnaeus: R&D, product development must be focus for bass, bream
Consolidation remains a goal for Linnaeus, but research in feed, and adding value to product, must be on agenda, says private equity partner Continue reading
Police investigating Pescanova false invoicing allegations
Vigo police are investigating allegations Pescanova factored false invoices, as its need for cash grew more acute Continue reading
Deloitte tries to stop Fernandez from still pulling Pescanova strings
Administrator bans managers from making decisions without its consent, as local media say chairman still comes to office daily to meet with trusted lieutenants Continue reading
Deal struck to keep Pescanova afloat as court investigates false invoices
Creditor banks agree to provide €55m loan to keep Pescanova going, a move dismissed as ‘lend and pretend’ by industry sources, as a court looks into false invoices issued by the company Continue reading
CP Foods profit dives 91% as shrimp disease hits hard
Largest shrimp farmer in the world reports 91.5% decline in profit, citing the impact of shrimp disease EMS as a major factor in the weak Q1 Continue reading
Scallop market strong on surge in China demand, US shortage
‘I had never seen a Chinese buyer before,’ says Peruvian farmer, as industry players expect prices to remain strong for 2013 Continue reading
Stormy seas ahead for next Captain Iglo
The next CEO of Iglo Group has a big pair of shoes to fill and a tough business climate to combat, as European private label fish processors wage war on price Continue reading
Tuna held in ports as UK import checks drag on
MMO confirms some shipments are being held in port, as European delegation plans visit to Ghana at end of May Continue reading
Biomar CEO satisfied with 2012, notes higher risk in Chile
Strong results of 2012 reflect tailwind in the market, says Torben Svejgard, but risk in Chile will take a while to dissipate Continue reading