Clearwater finally sees benefits of delayed shrimp, turbot vessel
Clearwater's long-awaited new coldwater shrimp and turbot vessel partially offset sales drops for snow crab and lobster, according to the first quarter report of Premium Brands
Hanwa’s seafood profits back in black on crab price recovery
The Japanese trader posted consolidated net sales for food of $814m in 2023, while subsidiary Seattle Shrimp & Seafood saw a significant improvement in results
Maine’s LL Bean heiress leaves legacy in lobster business
Linda Bean died March 23 at the age of 82
Sewage-tainted shellfish sites in Washington state under scrutiny, could halt harvest
Despite heightened concerns over fecal contamination, shellfish from 15 designated areas in the US state's waters have been confirmed safe for consumption
Surimi price crash, rising costs in pollock roe hit Japan’s Nichimo profits
Japan's Nichimo saw a 30% reduction in its consolidated operating income at JPY 2.02bn, $13.4m, for the full year ended March 2024, largely due to price crashes in surimi products
Premium sees ‘positive signs’ for lobster biz, works on deal for $220m-turnover firm
Canada's Premium Brands is working on the acquisition of a CAD 300m, or $220m, seafood company while also noting light at the end of the tunnel for its lobster division
Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife names new director
Debbie Colbert shatters glass ceiling as first female director of the conservation agency
Tuna buyers call for 30% cut in yellowfin catches as IOTC meeting kicks off
The GTA and WWF have released a joint position statement on Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna to 'cement their unequivocal stance' on cutting the yellowfin catch by 30%
Camanchaca expects surge in sales to Europe, expand reach with coho salmon
Camanchaca anticipates a substantial 15-20% increase in sales in Europe this year, the firm's sales and distribution director for Europe told Undercurrent News
Nordic Aqua’s RAS salmon gets thumbs-up from Shanghai processor
The land-based salmon farmer harvested 92t of Atlantic salmon from its Gaotang, Xingbo facility in China, with an average live weight of 6.1kg