FTA between New Zealand and the EU, combined with Sealord's acquisition of Independent, creates an opening for Denmark-based supplier J.P. Klausen Continue reading
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Australia’s Seafarms names new CEO amid court battles
Seafarms has promoted the commercial director of Sea Dragon, the project at the heart of ongoing controversy, to the role of CEO of the entire company Continue reading
BAP, GAP content that Macquarie Harbour salmon producers can retain certifications
In response to a formal complaint over the impact of aquaculture on the endangered Maugean skate, Global GAP and the Global Seafood Alliance said the operations met their standards Continue reading
Nissui-backed Seafarms ‘not liable’ over shrimp farm’s unpaid fees, will appeal liquidation
Nissui, which owns a 15% stake in Seafarms Group, also said it expects no impact on its own earnings after an Australian judge ordered the liquidation of Project Sea Dragon Continue reading
Australian judge blasts Nissui-backed Seafarms Group in Project Sea Dragon liquidation order
Federal court judge Michael Derrington excoriated Seafarms' 'abuse' of corporate insolvency laws to avoid paying contractors
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Sealord completes acquisition of Independent Fisheries
This is the largest transaction in New Zealand's seafood sector since the Sealord deal in 1992 as part of the Maori Fisheries Settlement Continue reading
Indigenous-centered shrimp farming pilot to kick off in northern Australia
Australian research organization CSIRO is collaborating with the Tiwi Island Community to launch a pilot tiger shrimp farming project Continue reading
Aussie retailers accused of salmon greenwashing over ‘extinction threat’
Australia's major supermarket chains Coles, Woolworths and Aldi have been accused of potentially false, misleading or deceptive sustainability claims on their Tasmanian salmon products Continue reading
Tasmania’s Premier backs salmon industry as potential regulation changes loom
The upcoming expiration of some Australian salmon farming licenses at the end of November only adds to the uncertainty Continue reading
NZ King Salmon returns to profitability after challenging two years
NZ King Salmon reported a net profit of NZD 10.6 million for the first half of its 2023-24 financial year, compared to a NZD 24.5m loss in the same period a year earlier
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