Salmon skin crisps part of new Sainsbury's initiative

The new range of products will be on sale for 14 weeks.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 3 hours old

Indonesia, Vietnam report progress on EEZ delimitation

The countries previously took up to 30 years to conclude a negotiation on boundaries.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 4 hours old

Infectious disease mortality falls sharply in Chilean fish farms

However, sea lice control challenges continue.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 4 hours old

Scallop harvests boost Peru aquaculture

Scallop crops were significantly damaged in 2017.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 4 hours old

Sanford lets go of staff in factory move

About 30 employees working at Sanford might lose their jobs.

Processor  intrafish.com 4 hours old

New factories open in Oman on government investment

Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZAD) behind the efforts.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 4 hours old

Tassal closes in on plastic recycling goals

The vast majority of 300 million metric tons of plastic produced annually worldwide is not recycled.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 4 hours old

Vietnam vows to take hard line on IUU

Vietnam, facing an extension of the EU yellow card barrier to seafood exports, plans to get tough on illegal fishing, reports VN Express. Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on Friday demanded all related parties prevent Vietnamese fishers from illegally fishing in waters outside its territory. The Ministry of Public Security has been asked to investigate and take strict measures against those

Fisheries  intrafish.com 4 hours old

RAS tilapia, catfish producer says it will be Sweden's biggest fish exporter

The two university buddies behind the ambitious project are on a mission to sit atop the seafood heap in the Scandinavian country.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 5 hours old

Dutch groups to consolidate processing into single location following merger

Almelo and Van Meines will merge into AMfish.

Processor  intrafish.com 5 hours old

Algal bloom disaster prompts new interest in warning system

Norwegian researchers have taken an eight year old project back out of the drawer.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 7 hours old

Broader omega-3 claims 'a boost for consumption prospects'

The FDA's decision to allow the use of new health claims allows seafood companies and supplement makers to market on the growing body of science supporting them, one exporter tells IntraFish.

Processor  intrafish.com 7 hours old

Birds Eye, Iglo parent expands aquaculture footprint with a focus on sustainability

With most of its supply being wild-caught, Nomad Foods now targets 'transformative' shift toward sustainable aquaculture products.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 7 hours old

Hendrix partners with US start-up improve research on trout feed conversion

The startup backed by Dutch breeding company.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 8 hours old

NY seafood distributor M. Slavin sold to online delivery start-up

US seafood subscription startup OceanBox has acquired New York-based seafood distributor M. Slavin & Son, the company confirmed with IntraFish Friday. OceanBox was unwilling to confirm the terms of the deal, and the former website for M. Slavin currently describes its future as "something quite cool" with no other details as of Friday. The company, however, laid off its 48 employees on June 1, a

Marketplace  intrafish.com 21 Jun 20:07 GMT

Bachmann: Salmon consumption in US will grow 'in a bigger, better way'

Seafood industry veteran with more than three decades of experience takes a look back at his career in salmon, and peeks ahead to what the future holds, in this exclusive IntraFish interview.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 21 Jun 19:09 GMT

Podcast: Is the sustainable seafood movement over?

Get plugged in to the top headlines in seafood news with this week's IntraFish podcast.

NEWS  intrafish.com 21 Jun 18:44 GMT

China Fishery trustee's latest plan to get cash: selling unused office space

As the company struggles to sell its Peruvian fishing assets, its forced to turn over every stone in the hunt for funds to repay creditors.

Finance  intrafish.com 21 Jun 18:00 GMT

Spot prices for Norwegian salmon softening

Experts are 'in the air' about the price drop.

Prices  intrafish.com 21 Jun 13:03 GMT

Norway aims to halve fishing, aquaculture emissions by 2030

Fishing and shipping are two of the small country's largest industries.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 21 Jun 08:21 GMT

Peru puts hold on anchovy fishing

The country has reached 78% of its first season quota.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 21 Jun 08:14 GMT

NZ King Salmon 2020 earnings guidance falls to bottom end of range

Warmer waters are plaguing the producer.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 21 Jun 08:09 GMT

Scottish Sea Farms scores Marks & Spencer innovation award

The two have partnered for some time.

Processor  intrafish.com 21 Jun 07:58 GMT

HSBC backs Scottish shrimp supplier to drive exports

After 60 years in business, the company has received backing to grow its export markets.

Finance  intrafish.com 21 Jun 07:55 GMT

Scottish Salmon Company CEO nabs leadership award

CEO Craig Anderson recognized for efforts to grow revenues, earnings.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 21 Jun 07:38 GMT

VIDEO: See the moment this Norwegian processing plant is slammed by landslide

Geologists are still assessing damages.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 21 Jun 07:34 GMT

Dutch seafood processor acquires new facility for logistics expansion

The renovations will be complete by Nov. 2019.

Finance  intrafish.com 21 Jun 04:45 GMT

Distributor nabs Whole Foods supply contract in wake of Pigeon Cove closure

Whole Foods is closing its Massachusetts processing facility, but has found a nearby supplier to meet its needs.

Processor  intrafish.com 21 Jun 00:17 GMT

Nova Austral to relocate farms out of Patagonia national park

Chilean group will spend upwards of $80 million on the project.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 20 Jun 23:39 GMT

Court rules Australian group can continue fight for 'Trident' seafood trademark

A court ruled the Australian company can appeal a decision from last year that held up Seattle-based Trident Seafoods' case to block trademark efforts.

Processor  intrafish.com 20 Jun 22:09 GMT

Seafood NGOs have a lovely view from their ivory tower

Last week's gathering of NGOs, industry and government in Thailand revealed a disquieting disconnect in the real battle for change.

Commentary  intrafish.com 20 Jun 21:08 GMT

US downgrades Vietnam in latest labor-abuse report

One of the largest exporters of seafood to the country takes a reputational hit in the annual US State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report.

NEWS  intrafish.com 20 Jun 21:03 GMT

Florida, Louisiana shrimp landings plummet

Louisiana and Florida suffer dramatic falls in harvests, while Texas and Alabama reported record volumes in May,

Fisheries  intrafish.com 20 Jun 19:40 GMT

Economists name and shame EU fisheries ministers for exceeding TAC

An economic body points fingers.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 20 Jun 17:37 GMT

Country-of-origin menu label now required for shrimp, crawfish sold in Louisiana

Governor signs bill designed to limit imports of the two species.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 20 Jun 16:09 GMT

Seafood industry stalwart Bert Bachmann to retire

Bachmann led the Camanchaca US office as president before switching to his current role two years ago.

Careers  intrafish.com 20 Jun 14:50 GMT

Ecuador close to launching new tuna management plan

Plan aimed at ensuring sustainability of tuna resource and of the industry.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 20 Jun 14:47 GMT

Rimfrost wins another krill oil patent case against Aker BioMarine

The two krill companies have been battling for krill oil patents in the United States and Norway.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 20 Jun 08:07 GMT

First ASC-certified rainbow trout oil hits Scandinavian shelves

The Danish product is already on sale in Sweden and is soon to hit Denmark and Finland.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 20 Jun 07:58 GMT

Peru hits 78% of anchovy first season TAC

The full quota is 2.1 million metric tons.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 20 Jun 07:45 GMT

Akva wins contract for €11.9 million Russian Aquaculture smolt facility

Russian Aquaculture, the country’s largest aquaculture company is investing a total €25 million ($28 million) in the facility

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 20 Jun 07:12 GMT

Mowi bets heavy on cleaner fish to tackle sea lice scourge

Salmon farmer aims to keep de-lousing operations to a minimum in Norway as the search for a 'silver bullet' to the parasite continues.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 20 Jun 05:40 GMT

Norwegian subsea project could prevent algae bloom die-offs

The effort kicked off in 2016 and is awaiting further government approvals.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 20 Jun 05:39 GMT

Kangamiut CEO: Stronger demand is lifting earnings

Higher prices and larger volumes were behind the bottom-line boost, the top executive told IntraFish.

Finance  intrafish.com 20 Jun 05:37 GMT

Alaska Native corporation closing in on Clipper and Blue North

The deal to bring two of the largest Pacific cod harvesters together is nearing completion.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 19 Jun 23:43 GMT

Russia’s pollock harvest up nearly 5% from last season

Harvest through May exceeded 1 million metric tons

Fisheries  intrafish.com 19 Jun 23:18 GMT

Hainan's tilapia exports near $300 million

Southern China's Hainan province exported $299 million (€264.7 million) worth of tilapia in 2018, mostly to Europe. Protix, Skretting see insect meal expanding into shrimp, tilapia The province is one of China's leading tilapia exporters, accounting for 30 percent of the total volume produced in the country, reports TASS.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 23:00 GMT

Mazzetta's non-compete lawsuit against Fortune flops

An Illinois court called Mazzetta's non-compete contract with a former employee 'draconian.'

Shrimp  intrafish.com 19 Jun 20:59 GMT

US Atlantic skate fishery receives MSC certification

The US Atlantic Winter Skate fishery in the Northwest Atlantic has been certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The assessment, executed by independent conformity assessment body MRAG Americas, was requested by the Sustainable Fisheries Association. The assessment was completed as part of a scope extension under the US Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery certificate. Skate a

Fisheries  intrafish.com 19 Jun 20:59 GMT

FDA to allow broader omega-3 health claims

Decision is a 'breakthrough' for companies marketing the connection between seafood and healthy omega-3s, top nutrition expert tells IntraFish.

Processor  intrafish.com 19 Jun 19:53 GMT

Whole Foods, Gloucester officials to discuss closure of Pigeon Cove plant

Amazon-owned Whole Foods announced this week it is closing its Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Pigeon Cove processing facility and laying off 59 workers. But Gloucester city officials have convinced executives from Whole Foods to further discuss the company's plans, according to the Gloucester Daily Times. The city's mayor, Sefatia Romeo Theken, said the meeting with representatives from the

Processor  intrafish.com 19 Jun 16:36 GMT

ASMI making progress with transition of RFM certification program

Bylaws for the new nonprofit have been approved, and a shared chain-of-custody program is being developed with Iceland.

Processor  intrafish.com 19 Jun 16:02 GMT

Dutch seafood suppliers merge operations

Two companies have over 100 years of combined experience in the Dutch seafood industry.

Finance  intrafish.com 19 Jun 12:42 GMT

Costa Rica snapper farmer planning to build on Costco business in US market

Martec is aiming to raise spotted rose snapper production to 8,000 metric tons over five years and expand deeper into the American market.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 12:38 GMT

VASEP calls for regulation for residue limits

Seafood exports decreased 1.3 percent in the first four months of this year.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 10:19 GMT

Atlantic Sapphire doubles land ownership at US salmon farm

The land-based producer had already announced plans to increase harvest volumes by 2030.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 09:29 GMT

Japan forces out flood of North Korean squid boats

The crew boats are accused of poaching waters rich in squid.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 19 Jun 08:03 GMT

Benchmark's Inve boosts artemia production with new tech

The company has been producing artemia for more than three decades.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 08:01 GMT

Indonesian pangasius production expected to rocket

Indonesia expects a 20 percent rise in its pangasius production driven by growing demands for the domestic and export markets, reports Asian Agribiz. Last year, production increased by around 22 percent to 391,000 metric tons, with the majority supplied domestically.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 07:51 GMT

UK authorities investigate 'salmon abuse' accusation against Scottish Salmon Company

The company did not confirm accusations.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Jun 07:49 GMT

Royal Greenland targets expansion in French market

The company is keen to replicate sales success it's experienced in more established markets such as the United Kingdom and Germany, the country's top executive told IntraFish.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 19 Jun 06:30 GMT

Ecuador shrimp exports spike as Chinese demand shows no signs of slowing

Latest figures also reflect continued sharp decrease in shipments to Vietnam and restart of exports to Brazil.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 19 Jun 04:41 GMT

EU, Guinea Bissau sign new sustainable fishing protocol

The new protocol agreed on is for the next five years.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 18 Jun 22:00 GMT

CP Group exec talks up Irish-Asian trade relations

Thai giant Charoen Pokphand Group Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont played up the possibilities of Irish-Asian relations during his first visit to the country. The exec sees opportunities to introduce Irish goods, including seafood, into Thailand, China, Japan and the United States, reports Independent. Company profile: Charoen Pokphand Foods The man behind the Thai conglomerate met with execs f

Marketplace  intrafish.com 18 Jun 22:00 GMT

Akva appoints new land-based manager

Akva group's land-based division has appointed Lars Rohold as sales manager. Rohold has previously worked with sales and engineering of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Based in Fredericia and Trondheim, he will focus on sales in the Nordic regions. He starts his new position on Aug. 1.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Jun 21:56 GMT

Bakkafrost expects improved costs in second quarter

The company posted a tough first quarter for costs.

Finance  intrafish.com 18 Jun 19:34 GMT

Bycatch-reduction technology company raises $1.2 million

Investment will allow the company to develop its range of bycatch-reducing products, conduct more live sea trials and help enhance global awareness of fisheries bycatch issues.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 18 Jun 19:04 GMT

Letter: Unique Louisiana seafood shouldn't be confused with foreign product

'In Louisiana, our Cajun and/or Creole culture is the issue.'

Commentary  intrafish.com 18 Jun 18:34 GMT

BioMar strikes low-impact feed deal with Chinese trout giant

Low impact feed can play a major role in reducing farmers overall environmental footprint.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Jun 16:31 GMT

Solvtrans files lawsuit against Chilean wellboat association

Norwegian salmon carrier giant claims it's being unfairly pushed out of the country.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Jun 16:10 GMT

Nasdaq: Farmed salmon prices leap over 17% in past week

Industry experts expected a drop in salmon prices, last week.

Prices  intrafish.com 18 Jun 15:19 GMT

Akva calls off sale of Icelandic software arm

Challenges in obtaining approval of the transaction by the Icelandic regulator 'on acceptable terms' blamed for development.

Processor  intrafish.com 18 Jun 15:16 GMT

Polar Seafood's earnings are a mixed bag

The company is currently in the midst of creating a new ownership structure.

NEWS  intrafish.com 18 Jun 12:33 GMT

Cermaq's application for higher lice limits rejected

The company was hit by the algal bloom in May.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Jun 07:59 GMT

Louisiana governor requests fisheries disaster declaration

US Governor John Bel Edwards said flooding from the midwest has resulted in high mortality for oysters, while sending crabs and shrimp out of bays in the southern US state of Louisiana, reports WBZR. He is requesting the flooding be declared a disaster, and he hopes the declaration brings federal aid for species rehabilitation.

NEWS  intrafish.com 18 Jun 07:52 GMT

Black tiger shrimp makes a rebound in India

Black tiger production in Kerala, India, grew last year after more than 10 years of decreased production, reports The Hindu. The rise was driven by a Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) initiative launched last year. MPEDA supplied black tiger shrimp seed from its aquaculture complex to Kerala's progressive shrimp farmers back in February.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Jun 07:34 GMT

India calls for ownership in Indian Ocean tuna fisheries

The compound annual growth rate of tuna and tuna-like species is 3.2 percent.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 18 Jun 07:27 GMT

First Japanese association joins IPNLF

Kochi skipjack organization develops and supports responsible tuna fisheries and supply chains.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 18 Jun 07:25 GMT

Royal Greenland targets value-added whitefish market with new factory trawler

The two new trawlers represent the largest investment in the company's recent history.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 18 Jun 07:15 GMT

Analysis: Cooke, Carrefour interest shine spotlight on Nicaragua

The Central American country has been a relatively quiet one on the seafood stage. That may be about to change.

Finance  intrafish.com 18 Jun 04:50 GMT

Mowi risks large fine, loss of concession after fish escape

Over 690,000 fish escaped one of Mowi's Chilean concessions in the middle of last year.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Jun 04:38 GMT

Blue bonds? Not at this cost, says Thai Union CFO

Are the emerging financing instruments attractive enough to incentivize sustainable seafood investment?

Finance  intrafish.com 18 Jun 03:46 GMT

Creative Salmon disputes portrayal in protest video, plans meeting with First Nations tribe

'We couldn't survive as a business supplying to market anything but a high-quality product,' the company tells IntraFish.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Jun 21:35 GMT

Starkist considers selling subsidiary to finance price-fixing fine

US government argues that the company's ownership stake in the company would be 'more than enough' to cover its price-fixing settlement.

Processor  intrafish.com 17 Jun 20:16 GMT

Last week's must-read seafood news: Salmon farming winners, selling seafood to Carrefour, insect meal's promise

Keep up with the latest and most exclusive seafood news and analysis with our weekly round-up.

NEWS  intrafish.com 17 Jun 16:59 GMT

Chilean exec forecasts higher H2 salmon prices for US market

Trapanda's top exec told IntraFish he expects tightness from lower supply of salmon from Chile and Norway.

Prices  intrafish.com 17 Jun 12:59 GMT

Top Mowi execs cash in millions in share options

The option scheme first started in 2015.

Finance  intrafish.com 17 Jun 12:54 GMT

New report provides global sustainable-seafood census

The report provides a snapshot of how much global seafood is currently rated and certified by collaboration members, how much is in a public fishery or aquaculture improvement project, and how much needs to improve or its status is unknown.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Jun 12:28 GMT

Seafood Task Force, CP Foods support IUU battle

Government agencies, academia and the private sector join the efforts.

NEWS  intrafish.com 17 Jun 12:05 GMT

US private equity firm to pay higher price for Iberconsa than first thought

Santander and Bank of America raise the interest rate for the purchase of the Spanish fishing company.

Finance  intrafish.com 17 Jun 08:07 GMT

University of Stirling funds research to combat pangasius disease

The University of Stirling will develop improved vaccines against bacterial diseases in Vietnamese catfish, reports EurekAlert. The project will invest £680,000 (€762,851/$855,256) to find alternatives to the use of antibiotics in tackling infections. Other than the university, the project involves commercial partner Aqualife, a local vaccine administration company. The project is funded by Ca

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Jun 07:54 GMT

Salmon escape reported from New Zealand farm

Around 2,000 salmon escaped from a New Zealand commercial farm Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon, reports News Hub. The company did not comment on how the escape happened.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Jun 07:51 GMT

Indian seafood startup nabs UAE-backed funding

Indian seafood e-commerce plans expansion to the Middle East region.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Jun 07:46 GMT

Oman government invites aquaculture business proposals

Oman's Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries called on Omani companies to increase commercial aquaculture projects in the area, reports MENA FN. The companies interested must submit a study on the desired location, area, and initial investment costs for the project.

NEWS  intrafish.com 17 Jun 07:46 GMT

Artemia dodges a bullet in latest US-India trade spat

Artemia, the food essential for aquaculture hatchery production and only found in a very limited number of places, narrowly missed a series of duties India imposed on the United States as of Sunday in retaliation for Washington's refusal to exempt Delhi from higher taxes on steel and aluminium imports, reports BBC. Investment fund boosts feed start-up's global ambitions The original list of 29 i

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Jun 07:40 GMT

Walmart buyer: We want seafood suppliers to drive change

Walmart Senior Buying Manager Trevyr Lester talks to IntraFish about the retail giant's approach to responsible sourcing and how suppliers can step up to the plate.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Jun 06:06 GMT

Ikea trials salmon delivery service in France

Ikea is also reportedly trialling a hot takeaway food service in the Netherlands.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Jun 06:05 GMT

UK smoking companies fear loss of coveted 'protected' status with Brexit

Fish smokers and salmon farmers are urging the UK government to prioritize mutual recognition of intellectual property rights after UK leaves the European Union.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Jun 06:03 GMT

UK land-based shrimp startup is 'high adrenaline and huge satisfaction'

The four-year-old shrimp startup currently serves chefs, but is looking to grow, CEO Douglas Allen tells IntraFish.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Jun 06:01 GMT

New Zealand seafood processor plans public listing

Group plans to raise up to A$6 million (€3.7 million/$4.1 million) through an IPO.

Finance  intrafish.com 17 Jun 00:51 GMT