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Former Starkist exec admits participation in tuna price-fixing scheme
This marks the second time a former exec in the canned tuna industry admits taking part in the conspiracy to fix tuna prices.NEWS intrafish.com 2 hours old
Retail pressure to reduce plastic puts skinpacked seafood in the crosshairs
Pre-packed chilled seafood increased consumer demand, but perceptions toward plastics is rapidly changing the calculus, experts tell IntraFish.Processor intrafish.com 4 hours old
Analysis: Mowi CEO Alf-Helge Aarskog oversaw golden period of growth at salmon farming giant
A brief overview of some of the biggest growth milestones at the salmon farming giant, and the executive's ambitious attempts to make the company even bigger than it's already become.Finance intrafish.com 5 hours old
Scottish Salmon Company shareholder criticizes terms of Bakkafrost offer
Minority shareholders are worried of being squeezed out on less than favorable terms.Finance intrafish.com 6 hours old
Chinese online giant Alibaba posts record 'singles day' sales
Annual 11/11 figures rise 26% as e-commerce giants steps up efforts to source more Canadian seafood.Marketplace intrafish.com 6 hours old
Nasdaq: Norwegian farmed salmon prices showing gradual increase
The prices were volatile through the summer.Prices intrafish.com 6 hours old
High Liner dispute over $100 million Kroger shrimp contract headed for settlement
A US district court ordered the trade secrets dispute to be settled through private mediation.Finance intrafish.com 6 hours old
US cracks down on live tilapia imports over Tilapia Lake Virus fears
The federal order is set to take effect Dec. 12.Aquaculture intrafish.com 9 hours old
Peruvian anchovy quota lifted by 33% for second season
Season opens Nov. 16.Fisheries intrafish.com 17 hours old
Blumar suspends production, AquaChile running normally amid 24-hour general strike
Airport workers have also joined the one day strike further complicating the logistics situation for producers.Processor intrafish.com 20 hours old
ISI to acquire Spanish frozen seafood company
Elba is currently owned by GPG Seafood and IceMar.Finance intrafish.com 21 hours old
Thai Union's food-tech accelerator launches with 23 startups
Twelve companies will join the incubator program, while 11 join the accelerator program.NEWS intrafish.com 21 hours old
Ocean Quality CEO steps down
He served the company for the past eight years.Aquaculture intrafish.com 12 Nov 08:59 GMT
Analysts 'not suprised' by Mowi's CEO switch
Analysts told IntraFish it was a natural move after a long time at the top.Careers intrafish.com 12 Nov 08:48 GMT
Premium Brands widens portfolio with lobster, fishing businesses
The three deals complement existing businesses in the portfolio.Fisheries intrafish.com 12 Nov 08:37 GMT
Earnings rocket for Norway Royal Salmon in Q3
Harvest volumes more than tripled in the period.Finance intrafish.com 12 Nov 08:22 GMT
New Mowi CEO: 'The show goes on'
Ivan Vindheim talks to IntraFish about what the seafood industry can expect as he takes the reins at the world's largest salmon producer.NEWS intrafish.com 12 Nov 07:02 GMT
World's largest salmon producer Mowi appoints new CEO
Alf-Helge Aarskog steps down after 10 years at the helm of the world's largest salmon producer.NEWS intrafish.com 12 Nov 06:07 GMT
IntraFish names new head of Norwegian publications
Fiskeribladet editor will take on role overseeing all three of IntraFish's Norwegian seafood publications.NEWS intrafish.com 12 Nov 05:14 GMT
Vietnam land-based salmon farm just one of a broad portfolio for Norwegian aquaculture investment firm
The global advisory firm's CEO said they would not be restricting themselves in terms of region.Aquaculture intrafish.com 12 Nov 04:50 GMT
Frozen seafood giant Frosta bids farewell to plastic packaging
The bags will gradually roll out starting January 2020.Marketplace intrafish.com 12 Nov 02:30 GMT
Long-standing salmon industry analyst takes new role as investment director
The analyst will be more directly involved in investments for the Halsebakk family.Finance intrafish.com 12 Nov 02:25 GMT
Multiexport turns to blockchain, AI to modernize salmon production process
Blockchain and virtual reality applications are being brought in under a digital transformation program.Processor intrafish.com 12 Nov 00:50 GMT
ISA virus suspected at Aquachile farm
Fish from two cages involved in the discovery were harvested and slaughtered at the site in the Los Lagos region of southern Chile.NEWS intrafish.com 11 Nov 15:50 GMT
Logistics still a worry as Chile's salmon farming sector returns to normal
Operations return to normal after blockade of Quellon processing hub on the southern Chiloe island was lifted last week but threat of protests at ports and airports continues to hang over industry.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 14:43 GMT
Mowi to harvest salmon on suspicion of disease
The company informed authorities of the situation on Nov. 7.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 12:10 GMT
Self-made tycoon sells Atlantic Sapphire shares after upturn
The Norwegian businessman has more than doubled his profits based on the company's current value.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 12:08 GMT
New Newfoundland aquaculture regulations make industry 'an open book,' exec says
The head of NAIA details how the new rules will impact Newfoundland's aquaculture industry.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 12:02 GMT
Seasonal Christmas demand lifting salmon spot prices
Analysts are optimistic about the year ahead.Prices intrafish.com 11 Nov 09:19 GMT
Vietnam pangasius food safety controls finally get US approval
The USDA has been working with stakeholders in Vietnam for years.Fisheries intrafish.com 11 Nov 09:17 GMT
Scottish government ordered to release 'confidential' salmon farming data
The growth of the industry is deemed controversial.NEWS intrafish.com 11 Nov 09:14 GMT
Bird's Eye named transformation champions
The company has entered its third year of growth in retail sales.NEWS intrafish.com 11 Nov 09:04 GMT
New Benchmark CFO joins the ranks
She will take the CFO role Dec. 18.NEWS intrafish.com 11 Nov 07:11 GMT
Australis owner invests $2 million in new Qingdao processing plant
The plant is being established under the Chinese giant's 'Global resources-Chinese consumption' policy.Processor intrafish.com 11 Nov 06:37 GMT
Want to sell Millennials seafood? Here's what we need
Unless the industry makes some changes, chicken will always win.Commentary intrafish.com 11 Nov 04:42 GMT
Norebo sees an edge in Russia's move toward single-frozen whitefish
Executive tells IntraFish he is confident that investments from the Russian government will be good for the Atlantic cod and pollock sector in particular.Fisheries intrafish.com 11 Nov 04:41 GMT
Cermaq given further salmon farming options in East Coast Canada
For expansion into Nova Scotia to be feasible, Cermaq needs to identify enough sites to support 20,000 metric tons of production.Aquaculture intrafish.com 11 Nov 04:18 GMT
Red Lobster purchasing exec moves up the ladder
Exec has a 16 year history in the seafood industry.Marketplace intrafish.com 11 Nov 03:53 GMT
Clearwater, High Liner analysts deliver verdict on Q3 earnings
Companies are working to deliver on very different priorities, and analysts tell IntraFish both need to focus on key areas.Finance intrafish.com 10 Nov 22:00 GMT
Bristol Bay sockeye salmon harvest projected to fall 14%
Overall run will be strong, and well above the long-term average for the fish.Fisheries intrafish.com 09 Nov 01:26 GMT
Newfoundland government accepts Mowi apology, but licenses still suspended
The salmon farming giant responded to the government's apology, and detailed its plan moving forward.Aquaculture intrafish.com 08 Nov 22:24 GMT
Week's must-read seafood news: Chile salmon blockaded lifted, no-holds-barred tuna trial, Whole Foods dishes out new listings
It was another huge week for seafood news. Here's a chance to catch up with the biggest stories you may have missed.Marketplace intrafish.com 08 Nov 19:48 GMT
Bakkafrost makes bid for remaining Scottish Salmon Company shares
Bakkafrost made an offer for its final minority of common shares in Scottish Salmon Company.Finance intrafish.com 08 Nov 18:59 GMT
French smoked salmon giant Labeyrie appoints new head for specialized foods
Nathalie Reye-Lacroix joined the company in 2008 and has a strong background in consumer goods.NEWS intrafish.com 08 Nov 18:12 GMT
Mowi CEO's apology to Newfoundland minister: 'We did not live up to both your, and our own expectations.'
Mowi CEO acknowledged the company made a mistake in mis-reporting the die-offs.Aquaculture intrafish.com 08 Nov 16:59 GMT
Sysco names its top 2019 seafood suppliers
Familiar names are on the list.Marketplace intrafish.com 08 Nov 16:39 GMT
Norway salmon prices rise sharply after falling last week
Impact from Chile's civil unrest being felt in global markets.Prices intrafish.com 08 Nov 14:04 GMT
High Liner sees price stability for 'foreseeable future'
Executives say there has been some short term salmon pricing impacts stemming from three weeks of recent civil unrest in Chile.Prices intrafish.com 08 Nov 13:26 GMT
US salmon processor Silver Bay fined for waste pileup
The company has until 2022 to bring its waste discharge down to the allowed amount.Processor intrafish.com 08 Nov 09:05 GMT
Fair Trade exec takes seafood sustainability role at global hotel chain
Exec has more than 10 years experience working with seafood supply chains.Marketplace intrafish.com 08 Nov 07:23 GMT
Nomad CEO expects whitefish price pressure into 2020
Frozen fish processors, including private-label operators, have been feeling the strain of higher cod and pollock prices.Marketplace intrafish.com 08 Nov 05:21 GMT
Marine Ingredients Organization IFFO announces venue for 2020
The event will be the 60th in the organization's history.Events intrafish.com 08 Nov 04:38 GMT
Feed alternatives, blockchain and offshore monitoring take to winners' podium at final Fish 2.0 forum
Six companies from four countries received Top Innovator awards Thursday at the close of Fish 2.0’s 2019 Global Innovators Forum: Fortuna, a Philippines-based company, was recognized for creating its Fortuna Cooler, the first fish transport box made of natural, locally sourced materials, replacing polystyrene containers. How can aquaculture become a more investable sector? Skretting looks for aNEWS intrafish.com 08 Nov 04:29 GMT
Seafood incubator founder: 'Your goal should be to put yourself out of business'
Fish 2.0 held its final event in California last week after a six year run helping more than 600 entrepreneurs in the sector.NEWS intrafish.com 08 Nov 04:11 GMT
Insect grower targeting fishmeal replacement plans major new US plant
The plant is slated to produce produce 4,000 metric tons of protein meal a year.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 23:46 GMT
Thai Union's tuna business facing rock-bottom prices, declining demand, emerging competition
The most critical element of Thai Union's business is increasingly under threat, analysts tell IntraFish.Prices intrafish.com 07 Nov 23:38 GMT
US firm recalls smoked salmon over botulism fears
The affected product was sold frozen, but may have been thawed by retailers before sale.Marketplace intrafish.com 07 Nov 23:08 GMT
$45 million has been borrowed in failed attempt to sell China Fishery
Trustee has been approved to receive more funds with the sale dragging on, including for his own pay.Finance intrafish.com 07 Nov 22:39 GMT
High Liner posts sharp rise in earnings as streamlined SKU strategy pays dividends
The frozen seafood is into the second year of its turnaround plan under which it is dropping product lines and targeting new products at new customers.Finance intrafish.com 07 Nov 15:48 GMT
Salmones Austral considers IPO for 2020
The company's exports in 2018 were approximately 40,438 metric tons worth $227.4 million (€205.7 million).Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 15:30 GMT
Cooke completes $20 million upgrade of salmon feed operation
The Truro feed mill produces salmon feed for the company's operations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Maine.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 13:38 GMT
Surimi seafood supplier lands Whole Foods private-label business
This is the retailer's first foray into surimi seafood under its own brand.Marketplace intrafish.com 07 Nov 13:33 GMT
Groups take government to court following Mowi salmon die-off
The salmon groups claim there are 'glaring loopholes' in the province's aquaculture policy.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 13:20 GMT
Biomar posts steep rise in Q3 earnings
Higher sales volumes underpin earnings rise approaching 30 percent.NEWS intrafish.com 07 Nov 13:14 GMT
Nomad posts sharp Q3 earnings rise
The frozen foods giant posted organic growth in UK, Italy, Germany and France.NEWS intrafish.com 07 Nov 12:30 GMT
Seaweed producer lands Tesco contract
Mara Seaweed goes on sale this week in over 550 Tesco stores in the UK.Marketplace intrafish.com 07 Nov 08:31 GMT
Volumes drive earnings growth for Grieg Seafood in Q3
Low spot prices, however, meant earnings did not reflect the volumes sold.Finance intrafish.com 07 Nov 05:50 GMT
Icewater Seafoods CEO: EU buyers using Canadian cod to 'counterbalance' supply
Though Newfoundland's catch makes it a niche player, Icewater has some advantages it's leveraging with buyers, executive tells IntraFish.Fisheries intrafish.com 07 Nov 04:04 GMT
Mowi CEO, Newfoundland minister scheduled to discuss mass salmon die-off today
Minister suspended licenses for several of the company's sites in the province after controversial handling of the incident.Aquaculture intrafish.com 07 Nov 03:52 GMT
IFFO announces new president
The position is elected and lasts for two years at the Marine Ingredients Organization.NEWS intrafish.com 07 Nov 01:56 GMT
Will GM salmon ever pay off for AquaBounty?
Does the company have enough financial fuel to transition into a salmon producer?Finance intrafish.com 06 Nov 21:27 GMT
Tuna Trial: Lischewski's defense rips into tearful Bumble Bee witness
The criminal trial for the tuna scandal involving three seafood giants started Monday.Finance intrafish.com 06 Nov 20:06 GMT
Aquaculture incubator sees huge potential for shrimp innovation
Disease still ranks as the most urgent concern of the majority of shrimp farmers.Aquaculture intrafish.com 06 Nov 19:32 GMT
Trident Seafoods lands Whole Foods listing for Alaska pollock fillet line
The three-pound value-pack is currently for sale in several states, and is one more win in the Seattle giant's bid to extend the species' domestic presence.Marketplace intrafish.com 06 Nov 13:35 GMT
Blockade lifted on critical Chilean salmon supply line
A blockade of the shipping routes in and out of the salmon processing hub of Quellon, on Chile's Chiloe Island, has been lifted, according to trade body SalmonChile and other sources in the region. "Plants are working," a source from a leading Chilean processor said. "Let's hope order is maintained." AquaChile's Quellon processing plant is running again with operations expected to return to normProcessor intrafish.com 06 Nov 13:09 GMT
Starkist canned tuna recalled in Israel
Starkist has since announced that they are recalling these products from the points of sale.Marketplace intrafish.com 06 Nov 08:50 GMT
Can chicken eggs protect salmon against lice?
They might just hold the key to the antibodies salmon need.Research intrafish.com 06 Nov 08:36 GMT
Ag-focused investment fund has $150 million to deploy in aquaculture
The firm is ready to invest in the sector -- but not just anywhere.Finance intrafish.com 06 Nov 05:23 GMT
AquaBounty widens loss, but first GM salmon 'growing extremely well'
'The fish are growing extremely well, and they look fantastic,' CEO says.Aquaculture intrafish.com 06 Nov 02:48 GMT
Clearwater CEO: 'There is absolutely a possibility there will be acquisitions in 2020'
The Canadian shellfish giant is not ruling out acquisitive growth via firms that dovetail neatly with its premium portfolio.Finance intrafish.com 06 Nov 01:15 GMT
World's largest autoline vessel inks deal for advanced refrigeration system
Installation for the new system expected by November 2020.Fisheries intrafish.com 05 Nov 22:12 GMT
Peru anchovy vessels test waters ahead of season
A fleet of purse seine vessels will help scientists judge the distribution and size of fish ahead of the opening of the first season in the north central zone.Fisheries intrafish.com 05 Nov 18:38 GMT
Nasdaq: Norwegian farmed salmon prices still in decline
Prices fell in all weight classes.Prices intrafish.com 05 Nov 17:30 GMT
Harvests lift Clearwater's Q3 earnings
A 12 percent earnings increase was helped by strong harvest conditions, landings and available supply in scallops, clam and langoustines.NEWS intrafish.com 05 Nov 15:01 GMT
Emotional Bumble Bee exec: Lischewski gave ‘very clear, direct order’ to fix tuna prices
Tearful testimony kicks off criminal trial for former Bumble Bee CEO that could lead to prison time.Tuna Trouble intrafish.com 05 Nov 14:11 GMT
Maruha Nichiro expects 17% increase in profits this year
Company expects major turnaround for full year.Finance intrafish.com 05 Nov 14:07 GMT
Thai Union increases shares in Thai importer
The company had previously purchased a 25.1 percent of stake in Thammachart Seafood Retail.Marketplace intrafish.com 05 Nov 13:45 GMT
Damen shipyards delivers new diesel-electric vessel
The company is contracted to deliver two of those vessels for delivery in 2019 and early 2020.Fisheries intrafish.com 05 Nov 13:41 GMT
Young's Foodservice rolls out fish in sauce products for healthcare
The products can be easily consumed by patients.Marketplace intrafish.com 05 Nov 13:36 GMT
Norwegian land-based salmon firm hires CFO
The new hire comes from a private equity background.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 11:39 GMT
Skretting hires alternative-ingredients manager, procurement director
The two promotions come as Skretting strengthens its alternative ingredients strategy.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 11:36 GMT
Plummeting shelf-stable tuna prices continue to drag on Thai Union earnings
Falling shrimp prices also impacted the group's frozen and chilled sales.Finance intrafish.com 05 Nov 07:06 GMT
Bakkafrost overcomes salmon market conditions to post rocketing earnings in Q3
Contributing to the result was a 60 percent uplift in revenues.Finance intrafish.com 05 Nov 05:26 GMT
Cooke facing headwinds for trout plans in Washington state
The public comment period, which was originally scheduled to close in October, will now close Nov. 22.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 04:24 GMT
How can aquaculture become a more investable sector?
Investors have a say in shaping aquaculture to be more sustainable, said execs on a panel discussion at GOAL 2019.Aquaculture intrafish.com 05 Nov 04:12 GMT
Criminal trial begins for Bumble Bee's Lischewski in tuna price-fixing scandal
Lischewski denies he had any knowledge of price-fixing, while others at Bumble Bee have pled guilty.Finance intrafish.com 05 Nov 03:40 GMT
Is Chile's salmon industry cursed?
It's been remarkable how the industry has overcome incredible challenges over the past decade. But can it be relied on?Commentary intrafish.com 04 Nov 23:15 GMT
800,000 farmed salmon backlogged in Chile; job losses begin
Workers and service providers are being prevented from entering processing plants and collection centers, leaving fish unprocessed, according to trade body.Processor intrafish.com 04 Nov 21:12 GMT
US rejects antibiotic-tainted shrimp from China, Vietnam
The FDA has so far refused a total of 60 entry lines of shrimp for reasons related to veterinary drug residues in 2019.Processor intrafish.com 04 Nov 20:11 GMT
Cooke applies to extend Maine salmon licence
License ran out in March at offshore site near Black island.Aquaculture intrafish.com 04 Nov 19:00 GMT