Mazzetta sues DOC over administrative review

Company is contesting DOC's use of black tiger shrimp in review.

Finance  intrafish.com 12 Oct 11:13 GMT

Are Russians finally ready for fish fingers?

One company is hoping that one of the world's favorite whitefish-based frozen foods can catch on in its home market.

Commentary  intrafish.com 12 Oct 11:10 GMT

Los Fiordos salmon plant gets IFS certification

'Certification shows our commitment to quality and freshness,' company says.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 12 Oct 11:03 GMT

Global pollock supply expected to dip in 2019

Lower supply forecasts from the United States will drive the fall.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 12 Oct 06:07 GMT

Groundfish supply projections for 2019 released

Total supply of main whitefish species likely to drop 2.6% in 2019.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 12 Oct 06:06 GMT

NZ hoki cuts: Sealord, Sanford take action to soften the blow

Plans in place from the country's largest producers to cushion the financial losses.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 12 Oct 06:02 GMT

NOAA seeks public comment on shrimp SIMP program

Shrimp has been granted a stay from SIMP until the end of this year.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:13 GMT

Groundfish Forum MD Alda Moller retires

She has been managing director of the elite event since 2008.

Groundfish  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:11 GMT

Yo! Sushi opening counters in Tesco

This is the first time Yo! to Go brand is sold outside of restaurants.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:10 GMT

Greenpeace targets UK fishing industry's 'rich list'

Report already getting backlash for a 'false picture of the UK fishing industry.'

Fisheries  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:09 GMT

Cermaq Chile MD steps down

Finance Director steps up as interim.

Careers  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:09 GMT

Icelandic Gadus appoints new CEO

He will replace Frank Tierenteyn, who has been managing director of the company since 2013.

Careers  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:08 GMT

Do you know the true cost of aquaculture diseases?

At least $45 billion was lost to shrimp diseases alone over the past decade, but a lack of information has led to inefficiencies in disease management across the entire aquaculture industry, expert tells delegates at Biomin World Nutrition Forum.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:07 GMT

Rabobank analyst: New dynamics in whitefish markets will elevate category

The new whitefish processors are larger and stronger than ever before, and have the potential to elevate the category to a much more premium product.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:06 GMT

Findus keeps Spanish footprint small for now

Category not a 'must win' in Spanish market -- yet.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:06 GMT

Jensen crafting ambitious strategy for Insula's whitefish operations

The veteran whitefish executive sees massive potential both domestically and oversees for the fast-growing operation.

Whitefish  intrafish.com 11 Oct 06:09 GMT

Politicians call for reform of Maltese bluefin industry

They say the industry's turnover brings little to economy.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 11 Oct 06:00 GMT

Overall cod supply to fall 6% in 2019

Forecasts released at the Groundfish Forum suggest a steep decline in both Atlantic and Pacific cod supply from the key regions in 2019.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:14 GMT

There is nothing to cheer for in a 'no deal' Brexit

A country previously a bastion of trade and industry looks set to crash out of the EU with not a leg to stand on.

Commentary  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:12 GMT

Sea to Table investigation prompts industry to scrutinize supply challenges

Seafood members trying to promote sustainability say industry makes it 'a minefield.'

Marketplace  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:12 GMT

Agrosuper Friosur deal approved

Unconditional rubber stamping lifts company's production capacity amid acquisition spree.

Finance  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:12 GMT

Viciunai ramping up efforts to boost brand in Spain

Company has significantly increased listings in local supermarkets and ramped up promotions and marketing.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:11 GMT

Vega Sea earnings increase in year of consolidation

The company has plans to increase its volumes by 50 percent next year.

Processor  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:10 GMT

French supermarket launches 'premium' blue whiting surimi line

Line produced with northern French processor has 'higher' fish meat content.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:10 GMT

Marine Harvest COO of Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Faroes farming ops steps down

Exit will herald change in management structure.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:10 GMT

SeaPak 'on-the-go' shrimp cocktail now selling in Kroger, Walmart, Target stores

Product was heavily marketed in Denver and Atlanta before launch.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:09 GMT

Nasdaq: salmon prices fall in week 40

Prices were down among major weight classes in week 40.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:08 GMT

Brazil developing fish feed for native pirarucu species

Public private partnership project aims to attract other feed companies

NEWS  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:08 GMT

Scottish fisheries minister praises Cooke's new salmon farm

Cooke's new site will consist of eight pens measuring 130 meters in circumference, the largest currently used in Scotland.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:07 GMT

Indian shrimp exports to US set to grow 15%

India was the largest exporter of frozen shrimp to the US in 2017 with 32% share after its main competition was knocked out by disease.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:06 GMT

EU proposes catch reductions for deep-sea species in North-East Atlantic

Seven species are affected by the proposals.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:05 GMT

Billund Aquaculture revamps brand

RAS supplier launches new look after 33 years in the industry.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:04 GMT

Germany's North Sea saithe trawl fishery re-certified to MSC standard

Fishery wins MSC approval for third time.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 10 Oct 11:04 GMT

Micronesian yellowfin, bigeye tuna fishery gain MSC stamp

Fisheries approved following February insection visit and assessment by Control Union.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 09 Oct 22:52 GMT

Want to know where M&S sources its fish?

UK retailer launches interactive map detailing the origin of every single type of fish and seafood it sells.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 09 Oct 22:45 GMT

UK processor launches MSC whitebait line

Range targets foodservice sector as company approaches 30 years in fish breading business.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 09 Oct 16:16 GMT

Week in Review: Interview with Los Fiordos CEO; the e-commerce revolution; Conxemar coverage; Norebo raid

Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the best news from IntraFish.

NEWS  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:11 GMT

Conxemar 2018: Catch up on three days of European seafood news

Now in its twentieth year, Southern Europe's biggest seafood trade show is once again taking place in Vigo, Spain, this week. Check back here to get the latest from the show floor.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:11 GMT

Cermaq trials facial recognition for salmon

Each individual fish will also reportedly have a medical record that's tracked over time.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:10 GMT

Reports: Ex-snack food boss top contender for €50m Donegal Catch buy

The seafood company has been up for sale since earlier this year.

Finance  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:10 GMT

Birds Eye posts double-digit earnings growth in 2017

But frozen fish company warns on competition from discounters, private label brands and Brexit uncertainty.

Finance  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:09 GMT

Leroy's farmed and wild harvests fall in Q3

Cod catches plummeted in the quarter.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:09 GMT

US imports of Indian shrimp decline through August

US importers are also paying less for shrimp from Ecuador.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:09 GMT

Half a million metric tons of pinks caught in Russia's record-breaking season

Glut of fish leads to dumping and waste.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:08 GMT

French online supplier launches scallop line

Range by start up company also includes sole and whiting.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:06 GMT

Lack of regs creating roadblock on Vietnamese market

VASEP has urged authorities to issue advice.

NEWS  intrafish.com 09 Oct 11:03 GMT

Clean Seas launches rapid freeze products in Europe

'Cost effective' product range targets foodservice sector.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 08 Oct 22:52 GMT

Offices of Russia's Norebo raided

The circumstances behind the invasion are not confirmed, but Norebo staff suspect an attempted takeover.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 08 Oct 22:48 GMT

Famous Tsukiji fish market closes its doors

Operations will restart on Oct. 11 at a new -state-of-the-art site.

Tuna  intrafish.com 08 Oct 22:48 GMT

Officials upbeat about 2019 US scallop prospects

Will catch limits be similar to this season?

Fisheries  intrafish.com 08 Oct 12:13 GMT

Atlantic salmon, tuna fuel increase in US import values through August

Strong tuna, crab and whitefish prices lifted levels, despite flat volumes.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 08 Oct 12:12 GMT

Baader exec: China's salmon market is booming

'Around three to five years down the road, I’m predicting that China will be an established leader in fish farming, primary processing and further processing,' exec tells IntraFish.

Processor  intrafish.com 08 Oct 12:11 GMT

US Atlantic salmon imports rise through August

Fresh farmed salmon fillet imports accounted for 47% of Atlantic salmon imports during the first eight months of this year.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 08 Oct 12:05 GMT

Plan for prisoners to work in Alaska seafood plants unveiled

Prisoners would be able to finish sentences working in seafood plants under plan presented by Alaska Department of Corrections.

NEWS  intrafish.com 08 Oct 12:04 GMT

Scientists recommending decrease in Bering Sea pollock ABC

A decision on how that might affect the 2019 catch limit is expected later this week.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 08 Oct 11:59 GMT

Acme reopens hurricane-stricken North Carolina salmon plant

Company continues to support its employees and the community with relief.

Processor  intrafish.com 08 Oct 11:58 GMT

FDA warns New York seafood processor over botulism risk

The authority says compliance failure could lead to growth of botulinum toxin.

Processor  intrafish.com 08 Oct 11:55 GMT

Shore Group names new CEO

New exec will also take on the duties of former commercial Dirk Belmans.

NEWS  intrafish.com 08 Oct 07:51 GMT

Lack of value-adding in Spanish market makes for price-driven competition

Most seafood operators in Spain are turning out very similar products, making for a tough market, exec at frozen seafood group tells IntraFish.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 08 Oct 07:15 GMT

John West earnings take further Brexit hit in 2017

Import costs reduced margins for the UK canned seafood giant.

Finance  intrafish.com 08 Oct 07:14 GMT

Icelandic salmon farmers at risk of losing licenses

Fjardalax, Arctic Sea Farm could lose the licenses they were granted last December, 'over a technicality.'

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 08 Oct 07:07 GMT

Young's creates 200 jobs to meet M&S contract

The new contract will create opportunities despite the loss of another contract with retailer Asda.

Processor  intrafish.com 08 Oct 07:05 GMT

EJF wants Taiwanese officials to investigate illegal shark finning aboard vessel

EJF is calling for significant reforms in the approach to combating human rights abuses.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 08 Oct 07:03 GMT

Whitby Seafoods 2017 earnings rise on branded chilled sales

Processor warns of Brexit 'uncertainties' in full year results.

Finance  intrafish.com 08 Oct 06:58 GMT

Uncertainty over production confuses Norwegian salmon spot market

In general, prices are expected to be stable, if not slightly down, in the coming week.

Prices  intrafish.com 08 Oct 06:57 GMT

Week in Review: GOAL coverage; US policy shake-up; exclusive Russian insight

Our weekly round-up of all the best from IntraFish.

NEWS  intrafish.com 08 Oct 02:11 GMT

Thai Union nominated for anti slavery award

World's largest fish canner has been praised for progress made on the issue.

Processor  intrafish.com 07 Oct 22:47 GMT

Norebo 2017 earnings rise on volumes, prices

Customer base expansion also helped company

Finance  intrafish.com 05 Oct 15:03 GMT

Your sunscreen is getting into seafood and that could be a problem

New research asks whether sunscreen absorbed by fish is potentially harmful to human health.

NEWS  intrafish.com 05 Oct 13:33 GMT

Alaska pollock marketing group reorganizes, commits millions to new promotional efforts

For the next 12 to 18 months, group's focus will be on the German, Japanese and North American markets.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 12:00 GMT

Battle lines harden in Brazil-Ecuador shrimp war

Bitter rivals in trade dispute between Latin American neighbors dig in for the long haul.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:13 GMT

'Tariff engineering' and other ways seafood companies are dealing with China tariffs

Seafood companies will have to get creative to avoid tariffs, experts say.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:12 GMT

Norwegian producer testing salmon 'globes'

The self-contained farms are for growing small smolt into large smolt.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:12 GMT

Red Lobster touting sustainability efforts in several campaigns this year

Company plans to continue to identify opportunities to drive positive change, it said.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:12 GMT

Is Marine Harvest, Scanfisk partnership key to penetrating 'complicated' Spanish market?

The two companies will play off one another's strengths to bring a new offering to one of Europe's biggest seafood consumers.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:11 GMT

Dutch seafood supplier enters bankruptcy

Company falls out with its lenders, but staff 'will be taken care of.'

Finance  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:11 GMT

Ecuador shrimp producer Songa targets growth through plant expansion

Higher production compensates for 'lousy prices,' Songa boss says.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:11 GMT

Bumble Bee seeks to dismiss 'class-action' from price-fixing lawsuit

Company said plaintiffs should not be defined as a 'class.'

Finance  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:11 GMT

Norway hoping to surpass 'magical' NOK 100 billion export mark

But if the country is to hit its export goal, then salmon prices will need to be significantly stronger in Q4, says the NSC.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:10 GMT

Higher turbot prices lift Stolt's Q3 earnings

The farmer's revenues and profits both rose significantly.

Finance  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:10 GMT

Hard Brexit fears spook French seafood processors

Continuity of supply a major worry as the clock runs down on a EU-UK agreement

Processor  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:10 GMT

SFP report shows sustainability of fisheries used for fishmeal and fish oil improving

The volume of fish meal coming from poorly managed fisheries has been decreasing since 2016.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:10 GMT

Clearwater-owned UK shellfish company sees slight profit, sales dip in 2017

Nevertheless the company says market demand for the species is strong.

Finance  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:10 GMT

Shrimp production down in India

Industry cites disease as a primary factor.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:10 GMT

New Green Wise stores carrying expanded line of MSC seafood

Chain is owned by Publix.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:09 GMT

One in five Scottish salmon farms not meeting regulations

The assessment couldn't come at a worse time for the Scottish salmon industry, which is under increased scrutiny.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:09 GMT

Iceland’s salmon farming sector is a natural place for Norwegian investment

Iceland's third wave of salmon farming development needs financing.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:08 GMT

Salmon growing in Icelandic farms will be fed remotely from Norway

The Norwegian owner of Ice Fish Farm plans to use the expertise of its Norwegian staff to remotely grow salmon in Iceland.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:08 GMT

Dirk Belmans exits Shore after 10 months

The former managing director of Viciunai Europe, has moved on from his role as commercial director.

NEWS  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:07 GMT

North Sea haddock finally deemed acceptable in latest 'Good Fish Guide'

Squid and Dover sole also saw upgrades.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 05 Oct 11:07 GMT

US seafood industry unclear about new NAFTA, more concerned about China tariffs

Industry is more concerned with 25% China tariffs, NFI leader says.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 04 Oct 22:52 GMT

Canadian processor recalls smoked salmon in listeria scare

Authorities carry a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

NEWS  intrafish.com 04 Oct 14:22 GMT

Bristol Bay red king crab TAC set 34% lower for approaching season

The TAC has fallen from 8.5 million pounds two years ago.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:12 GMT

Bering Sea snow crab TAC gets 45% boost

Allowable catch set at more than 27 million pounds.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:12 GMT

Bering Sea tanner crab TAC trimmed slightly

Fishery is expected to yield more than 2.4 million pounds.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:12 GMT

NFS implicates Red Chamber in Tampa Bay lawsuit

NFS wants to extend deadline for 'forensic investigation' of Tampa Bay.

Processor  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:11 GMT

Seafood expected to see little price impact from Amazon wage hikes

Retail analysts forecast minimal or no price rises at least in short term or deterrent to use Amazon service

Marketplace  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:10 GMT

Ocean Stewards Institute endorses US aquaculture bill

A similar act was introduced in the US Senate this summer.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:09 GMT

Ecuadorian shrimp processor recovers from earthquake

Producers in northern Ecuador suffered from the fallout of severe earthquake in 2016

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 04 Oct 11:09 GMT