10% of Norway’s blue whiting quota left to catch, prices up
There remain 38,974t of the total Norwegian quota of 372,641t left to catch as of April 19
New Bedford mayor calls for opening of long-closed East Coast US scallop fishing area
'The scallop fishery is facing some challenging years upcoming after a few years of low recruitment. The industry would benefit greatly by adding these areas to its available fishing grounds,' -- Jon Mitchell, the mayor of East Coast US scallop hub New Bedford
Viciunai finally sells Russian factory
The company has finally sold its plant in Sovetsk, Kaliningrad, bringing its two-year sales process to an end
Scotland wins bigger share of Japan’s mackerel market
Figures from the Scottish Pelagic Processors Association show Japan's imports of frozen whole Scottish mackerel skyrocketed from 1,074t in 2020 to 15,316t last year
Spain allocates 2024 Indian Ocean tuna quotas to Spanish fleet
The Spanish fisheries ministry announced the allocation of tuna quotas in the Indian Ocean for 2024
Stable expenses, increased sales with Mercadona drive Profand’s 2023 earnings
Despite the strong operational performance, Profand's adjusted attributable profit for 2023 saw a decline, amounting to €12.3m compared, down 21% y-o-y
Court decisions on huge Australian shrimp farm delayed until appeal can be heard
'In the meantime, we continue to strive to develop Project Sea Dragon, including identifying new finance opportunities for the project'
Norway firm secures offshore license for salmon farming in Namibia
Oslo-based African Aquaculture Company has announced the acquisition of an 'offshore commercial phase' license for salmon production in Namibia
Ukraine’s seafood imports saw sharp rebound in 2023 despite war
A report from the USDA notes that Ukraine's imports of fish and seafood rebounded by 28% in 2023 after an initial war-impacted drop in 2022
Human rights group urges Indian gov’t, shrimp sector to probe supply chains
After the SEAI questioned the methods and integrity of the Corporate Accountability Lab and the AP, the human rights group said, 'companies should not wait for reporters to expose their shortcomings'