Storm relief bill aimed at helping Maine’s coastal community sidetracked
Governor Janet Mills laments the changes made to her proposed bill divert attention and resources away from the pressing needs of coastal communities
UCN adds prices for more US scallop sizes, East Coast groundfish
Undercurrent News has added weekly price and volume data for 20-30 and 30-40 count US scallops, in addition to a range of species for East Coast groundfish from the BASE auction
Japan, US set to strengthen seafood ties with Hokkaido scallop trading uncertain
During Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida's visit to the US last week, the two leaders affirmed to 'build resilient seafood supply chains' which could bring mutual advantages to Japanese scallop exporters and US processors in Boston
US scallop harvester pessimistic about landings as new season kicks off
'We've been out there with our boats in some of the open areas, and it's not good' -- John Lees, New England Marine
Cassie Canastra optimistic about New England groundfish
'We wanted those permits ... We are invested and we are in it for the long haul' -- Cassie Canastra on her acquisition, in November, of bankrupt Blue Harvest Fisheries' eight groundfish vessels and 48 federal permits
Walmart agrees to $45m settlement for overcharges on seafood, other categories
The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, identified dozens of seafood items that the retail giant allegedly overcharged for
Japanese scallop exports to US, Vietnam, Thailand continue to soar
Japan's export of marine products in February totaled 34,262t valued at JPY 29.9 billion ($202 million), down 3% by volume and 6% by value year on year
USDA predicts 1.7% drop in seafood prices in 2024
Prices for fish and other seafood will drop 1.7% in the year ahead, USDA has predicted, allowing for a prediction interval of -4.5 to 1.3%
US lender sues Altamar for $16m over missing payments
City National Bank of Florida alleges that Altamar Foods, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, stopped making loan payments in October 2023
Cooke shuts down plant in US scallop capital to consolidate into Wanchese
'This decision will optimize the company's capacity at the modern Wanchese Fish Company processing plant and cold storage facility, which will better serve its customers' -- Joel Richardson, Cooke Inc.