Cod boom opens up new doors for product development

With cod prices so low, the fish may soon be suitable as a substitute for traditionally cheaper species.

UK shrimp suppliers prepare for coming inflation

Retailers and producers already looking at ways to mitigate an expected drop in demand likely to be brought on by increasing shrimp prices.

China's seafood consumer market a moving target

The world’s largest grocery market just got bigger. What's the trick to accessing it?

Copeinca investors demand investigation into shelved acquisition plans

Oslo is looking into the abandoned acquisition plans by Cermaq and China Fishery Group, after questions from Copeinca investors.

MSC adjudicator accepts APA objections to Russia pollock certification

Assessment sent back to certifier for more work.

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Norway makes offer to Cermaq shareholders

With approval to increase stake Norwegian ministry issues offer to shareholders.

European deep water trawling ban debate heats up

Thousands of European vessels will be hurt if a deep water ban is implemented coupled with a discards ban, industry representatives say.

Russian pollock producers, supporters reviewing decision on MSC status

Groups vow to continue sustainability work.

Two Russian pollock MSC certifications pushed back to 2014

With certification for 40% of the Russian pollock fishery facing further delay, some buyers are growing skeptical. 

Thai Union expects lower 2013 net profit

EMS could hit profitability this year, company's president says.

FAO: Global fish prices keep rising, so does demand

Global seafood consumption predicted to rise this year. 

UK fresh cod retail sales rise on back of lower prices

Retailers jockey for market share with promotions; fast-moving Aldi finds an opening.

Buyers drive Monterey's Seafood Watch program these days

The initiative famous for its consumer pocket guides is now largely focused on helping buyers figure out seafood sustainability.

UK tuna operation up for sale

UK tuna supplier H&T Walker put up for sale for £2 million.

Icicle Seafoods' Alaska processing plant sold

Group wins out over two others with $1.8 million bid; now seeking company to operate facility.

Exporters blasted for choosing cheap Indian farmed shrimp

Fishermen say higher quality wild seafood being passed over for bulk volumes of farmed vannamei.

PE groups consider buying Copeinca as part of EWOS acquisition

Copeinca is not off the table for Cermaq, says PE group, which put in a bid to acquire EWOS.

Pangasius shipments to US up 4%

Despite total Vietnamese catfish export turnovers declining the first five months of this year, shipments to the US posted a nearly 4 percent increase.

Fredriksen, Leroy acquire $3.1 million in Marine Harvest shares

Move may be intended to signal signs of confidence in Marine Harvest, Cermaq deal, says analyst.

Yihe dismisses rumors of plant closure, says Qingdao facility fully operating

Company launches line of salmon burgers in Walmart stores across US.

Turbot producer slips into the red

Stolt Seafarm Turbot Norway's revenue is up, but profit is down year-on-year.

Study: One-quarter of Alaska's salmon fisheries in need of significant improvement

NGO targets hatcheries as area of great concern

New aquaculture markets beckon Nutreco

Skretting, in need of new markets, creates its own.

Faroes claim EU sanctions could be illegal

Faroes fisheries minister urges involved parties to return to a constructive discussion.

Dongwon Industries to build $34m tuna cannery

Korean company to build a multi-million dollar tuna cannery and loin factory in the Solomon Islands

US shareholder to sue Pescanova auditor

Investment firm is questioning auditor's role in Pescanova's downfall.

Cermaq: PE offer is 'true alternative'

Altor, Bain one of several options for Norwegian aquaculture group.

Analyst: PE bid puts Marine Harvest under pressure

Analyst believes the most rational move Marine Harvest could make is to raise its bid.

Seafood faring better in UK out-of-home spending

While total foodservice traffic is down again, seafood sees slight gains.

No one-size-fits-all solution for EMS

Farm manager who found EMS pH trigger tells IntraFish there is no quick fix.

PE group makes $1.1bn offer for Ewos

Cermaq looks to initiate sales process for offer 10 times EBIT value of feed arm.

New sustainable fisheries group to bring 'investment, energy'

Sustainable fisheries' biggest hurdle? Governments, director says.

U-turn for farmed salmon prices

After a drop last week, salmon prices are hiking again.

Marine Harvest to buy less feed from Skretting

Marine Harvest cuts feed purchases from suppliers Skretting and Biomar

Salmon producers skeptical over EWOS ownership

The uncertainty over EWOS' ownership leavesNorwegian producers holding back on inking new feed contracts with the company.

Coldwater shrimp continue market struggle into 2013

Bringing value back to the market will be a tough task, industry execs tell IntraFish. 

Pangasius prices off double-digits in EU market

High whitefish supplies and quality concerns dragging on market, according to buyers.

AquaChile and Friosur partner in North America

The combined annual sales of salmon and trout will be around $250 million annually.

Spending cuts take toll on China seafood market

'The worst time for seafood-related industries in a decade' as Chinese businesses suffer amid government spending cuts

Analyst expects higher salmon prices through summer

Norwegian salmon prices are being pushed back up above NOK 40.

A time to reflect

Is over-regulation of the industry causing fishermen to take risks with their lives?

Royal Greenland: Sound results despite market challenges

Company expects lower profits for the full financial year, but profits will remain 'at a reasonable level.'

Dias board chairman resigns

Exec, also former CEO and co-founder of the group, steps down.

North Sea brown shrimp banks on provenance

A new EU-backed project hopes to give consumers a better understanding of the path the shellfish makes from sea to plate.

Lumar's ongoing liquidity issues hit brokerage firm

Meanwhile, the company's accounts are reportedly questioned by its auditor.

Bakkafrost's Havsbrun rejects Scottish accusations

If a customer wants us to document there is no Faroese herring and mackerel in our feed, we’d have no problem laying that type of documentation on the table, Havsbrun director tells IntraFish.

EU surimi market facing another difficult summer

With a bleak outlook, producers look to alternative marketing strategies.

Norwegian Health Minister: Farmed salmon safe to eat

Argument lacks coherency, says Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Poland now Norway's top fresh salmon buyer

Eastern European country overtakes Russia, France as No. 1 importer.

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