France’s coveted ‘Label Rouge’ to cover more Scottish salmon
The French certification, which adheres to strict quality standards, has been updated to enable farmers to implement modern solutions to improve salmon health and welfare
Chinese shrimp importers say Ecuador’s Songa still has ‘sulfite issue’
Songa, one of Ecuador's largest shrimp exporters, is facing continued issues with high sulfite levels in its exports to China, say industry sources
Maruha accelerates solar panel installation to reduce CO2 emission by 23,000t over three years
As a part of responding to climate change activities, Japanese seafood giant Maruha Nichiro has currently installed solar panels at its Shin-Ishinomaki plant in Japan, with an aim to reduce CO2 emission by 30%
Europe’s salmon processors split as EU votes to alter smoking rules
As Spanish, French and Italian processors celebrate, Mowi Poland told customers 'the new limit does not take into account the complexity of salmon processing and lacks sound scientific evidence'
Filipino tuna firm Century Pacific achieves higher profits in 2023
Filipino tuna giant Century Pacific Food has reported an increase in turnover for the fiscal year 2023, driven by robust growth in its branded business segment
Disputed EU rule change on salmon smoking process faces April 11 vote
Major processors have said changes to the rules on salmon 'stiffening' will drive up costs, and European parliament will this week be asked to drop the idea
Scottish salmon’s protected geographic status will no longer mention ‘farmed’
The Scottish salmon industry claimed that the term 'farmed' had become 'redundant'
Consumers can be won over for fish farming, study suggests
Messaging that emphasizes environmental benefits rather than the economic or social benefits of finfish farms could serve to better influence consumers in the western and northeastern US, a study suggests
Aquaculture Stewardship Council gears up to unveil unified global farm standard
The Netherlands-based non-profit said it is working to have the new standard operational in 2025
Maruha survey: Over 70% of Japanese consumers opt for eco-labeled sushi
Maruha Nichiro’s recent consumer survey found that younger Japanese generations have a positive awareness of taking MSC, and ASC eco-labeled toppings at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants