Shrimp disease, drought hit US biotech group’s sales
US aquaculture biotech group says EMS outbreaks in Asian shrimp farms hurt its sales throughout 2012
Mardon founder back after management buyout goes ‘Dragons’ Den’
The founder of UK trader Mardon is back and trying to salvage the company, after its three directors went ‘Dragons’ Den’ with a move into other businesses, he says
ICCAT sets 2013 bluefin quotas
NGOs welcome decision to only marginally increase catches, but say more work is needed to protect sharks
P&P to consider ‘all legal options’ to fight trawler ban
Science is on our side, P&P managing director tells Undercurrent News
Scientists suggest link between low omega-3 and post-natal depression
Low levels of omega-3 could be a factor for postpartum depression, says review published in Canadian journal
Pacific Andes flags up risks of pollock pre-payments
Company is publicly tight-lipped on risks of its $438m pre-payments for Russian pollock supply, but documents seen by Undercurrent News tell a different story
Bearded skipper takes China expo by storm
A Canadian skipper had visitors to the seafood expo in China flocking to his stand
Namibia reports good hake catches
But prices remain under pressure due to high fuel costs and unfavorable exchange rates, says local report
Norwegian bacalao loses market share in Brazil
Competition from more convenient products from Portugal and China sees Norwegian market share drop, says research insitute
EU, Thailand to start free trade talks in 2013
Negotiations on free trade agreement will start in early 2013, say EU and Thai leaders