UK’s Seafish begins formal industry consultation to revise levies
During the public body's 2021 strategic review, the UK seafood industry recognized the need for a review of the levy system, given it had not changed since 1999
Peru anchovy oil yield recovery ‘bodes well’ for Austevoll
Norwegian fishing and aquaculture conglomerate Austevoll Seafood reported a 'partial recovery' in fish oil yields at its Peruvian subsidiary Austral Group amid record prices
Peru lands over 60% of first season’s anchovy quota
The first fishing season in Peru's central-northern zone, which started on April 16, has surpassed 62% of its allocated quota within just 28 days
Sea Harvest completes ‘transformative’ abalone, pelagics deal to close on $400m turnover
The South African firm has concluded a deal for 100% of Terrasan Group's Saldanha pelagic fish business and 63% of its Aqunion abalone operation
US gov’t sticks to sidelines in ‘figurehead fraud’ lawsuit against Cooke, Omega Protein
The suit alleges that Cooke's deal to acquire Omega Protein violated the American Fisheries Act because it gave effective control of the vessels used in US waters to a Canadian company
Study highlights impact of climate change on Vancouver restaurant menus
A review of some 362 menus used in Vancouver, British Columbia, restaurants, dating from 1888 to 2021, shows more seafood coming from warmer water waters in recent times
Howes says MSC will amend requirements this summer after forced labor criticisms
MSC's CEO has recently discussed the challenges and ongoing developments surrounding the organization's approach to social auditable criteria
Hanwa’s seafood profits back in black on crab price recovery
The Japanese trader posted consolidated net sales for food of $814m in 2023, while subsidiary Seattle Shrimp & Seafood saw a significant improvement in results
Camanchaca expects surge in sales to Europe, expand reach with coho salmon
Camanchaca anticipates a substantial 15-20% increase in sales in Europe this year, the firm's sales and distribution director for Europe told Undercurrent News
Global fishmeal output down 27% before Peru’s good anchovy fishing
IFFO reports that fishmeal production from January to March 2024 dropped by about 27% worldwide