GOAL 2019 blog: Antibiotic use, social responsibility & climate change

This year the Global Aquaculture Alliance is hosting the annual GOAL conference in Chennai, India. IntraFish Reporter Demi Korban is on the ground, bringing you the latest news, views and insight from the event. Keep checking back!

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 1 hours old

Canada's aquaculture industry tense as it awaits national election results

The fate of Canada's salmon farming industry lies in voter's hands.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 8 hours old

Skretting pledges $2 million towards alternative feed

The funding will be pledged at the Our Ocean Conference in Oslo this week.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 8 hours old

Chile horse mackerel quota rises 15% in 2020

Total catch rises in line with increase for the entire South Pacific region.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 9 hours old

Civil unrest in Chile affecting farmed salmon deliveries

Blumar reduces harvests amid growing unrest in the country that has left some parts of Chile under curfew.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 hours old

Maine land-based salmon farmer secures critical land leases

Move gets Whole Oceans closer to breaking ground on its salmon farm.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 hours old

The largest shellfish economy in the US could be shut down by a permitting issue

The litigation comes on the heels of lawmakers banning all Atlantic salmon farming in the state.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 16 hours old

Brim acquires two seafood companies

If successful, the acquisition will bring Brim's total longline cod quota above the federal limit, and the group will be given time to reallocate.

Finance  intrafish.com 18 hours old

Ocean Disclosure Project breaks into Australia with Aldi sign-up

It marks the first public disclosure on seafood sourcing by an Australian retailer.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 20 hours old

Thai Union's Darian McBain awarded for anti-slavery work

Others recognized came from the fields of clothing, politics and non-governmental organization.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 20 hours old

Cooke Aquaculture pays $156,213 for exceeding biomass limits in its salmon pens

Company is also required to set out a new plan and submit it to the Maine Environment Agency.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 20 hours old

Week's must-read seafood news: The death of 1,000 fish a day, inside Young's 11th hour sale and Cargill Aqua Nutrition's 'rookie' president

It was another big week in seafood news. Get your teeth into some of the biggest stories.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 21 hours old

Who's afraid of a little girl?

You all should be.

Commentary  intrafish.com 22 hours old

SalMar founder takes over CEO role

Current CEO Olav Andreas Ervik will take on SalMar's offshore subsidiary.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 22 hours old

Ecuador shrimp exports to China dip after ban

Shipments see double digit fall versus August, the month before China highlighted issues with Ecuadorian shrimp, which the country's producers reject.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 21 Oct 03:47 GMT

This is how Russia is winning its trade war with the EU

'If you look at the current trade flow, the West is not selling seafood to Russia, but Russia is still selling to Europe ...'

Marketplace  intrafish.com 21 Oct 03:35 GMT

Whole Foods seafood supplier teams with IBM to reduce fraud, improve traceability

Safety, sustainability and authenticity are all hoping to be addressed with the tech.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 21 Oct 02:56 GMT

Norway salmon prices continue to rise in tough market for big fish

Prices for medium-sized salmon rise a few kroner, while it is more challenging for large fish five kilos and above.

Prices  intrafish.com 18 Oct 13:05 GMT

Russian Pacific cod fishery secures MSC approval

The certification is valid for the next five years.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 18 Oct 10:47 GMT

Fast-growing hatchery mussels could generate $127 million a year for New Zealand economy

The research program was endorsed by Sanford.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:26 GMT

Norwegian biotech group Hofseth signs Goldman Sachs exec to grow investment base

The company is looking to expand its opportunities in the international market.

Finance  intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:14 GMT

BioMar Chile commercial manager bows out

Exec will move on after three years in the role.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:07 GMT

Australia's Tassal gets go ahead for third stage of shrimp farm

All major approvals have now been made for the salmon farmer to commence development of additional shrimp ponds.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 18 Oct 08:05 GMT

Young's Seafood exec: Seabass success signals a shift in UK consumer habits

There is evidence that certain species can change consumer perception on fish, says the marketing director of the UK's biggest seafood company.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 18 Oct 06:39 GMT

Bumble Bee distribution deal raises more questions than it answers

Bumble Bee is said to be exploring bankruptcy protection.

Finance  intrafish.com 18 Oct 06:10 GMT

Former CEO of French seafood company Guyader seeks new investments

Antoine Gorioux's background is steeped in the value-added seafood sector and is president of a seafood holding company, but he sees a number of challenges in the French seafood market.

Processor  intrafish.com 18 Oct 05:36 GMT

Seattle Fish chairman runs for Colorado state congress

The longtime leader for the distributor looks to make a name for himself in Colorado politics.

Processor  intrafish.com 17 Oct 22:11 GMT

Video: Hollywood producer knows the key to growing the US aquaculture sector

Kelley described in detail what he has worked on to grow Riverence over the past six years.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Oct 22:06 GMT

High Liner slashes debt levels with refinanced loan

RBC Capital Markets were the facilitators.

NEWS  intrafish.com 17 Oct 19:49 GMT

Cooke's Omega Protein, Daybrook secure Gulf menhaden fishery MSC approval

The Gulf menhaden fisher is the second menhaden fishery to achieve MSC certification.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 17 Oct 17:05 GMT

Norwegian fishermen see big gains with new mackerel quota

The agreement is in line with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's (ICES) increase recommendation.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 17 Oct 15:49 GMT

Groundfish Forum to make first US appearance in 2020

New! Species Reports: Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod Groundfish supply projections for 2020 released The inside story of Young's Seafood’s 11th hour sale The Groundfish Forum, one of the most elite gatherings for top whitefish executives in seafood, will for the first time be held on US soil next year, sources in attendance and on the executive committee told IntraFish. Executives at the forum,

Fisheries  intrafish.com 17 Oct 15:14 GMT

Scottish fishermen, salmon producers welcome Brexit agreement

The UK parliament will vote on the new agreement on Oct. 19

Fisheries  intrafish.com 17 Oct 14:36 GMT

Rabobank: Land-based technology may disrupt aquaculture sector

New projects could account for 25 percent of production by 2030, Rabobank analysts say in new report.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Oct 13:57 GMT

NGO wants lawmakers to review Mowi's Newfoundland expansion plans

The call for oversight comes just days after Newfoundland fisheries minister suspends 10 Mowi farming licenses in the region following die-off of 2.6 million salmon.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Oct 13:41 GMT

Business Intelligence report: Land-Based Salmon Farming: A Guide for Investors and Industry

New IntraFish report details the current promise and problems impacting the fledgling land-based salmon sector.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Oct 12:59 GMT

Seafish lays the ground with import, export advice for no-deal Brexit

Brexit confuses many seafood importers and exporters alike at the UK Seafood Summit.

Brexit  intrafish.com 17 Oct 12:51 GMT

M&S fisheries advisor: 'Reject the worst, select the best, improve the rest'

A lot is needed to improve the fisheries, but a lot has been achieved already.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Oct 12:48 GMT

Barents Sea cod quota will rise in 2020

Haddock quota is also set higher for upcoming season.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 17 Oct 12:02 GMT

Rabobank: Seafood can't escape competition from plant-based, test tube fish

Rabobank analyst says positives around seafood production need to be emphasized, and negatives need to be prevented.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Oct 10:50 GMT

The inside story of Young's Seafood’s 11th hour sale

Former CEO Bill Showalter gives IntraFish an exclusive look behind the curtain on the ticking-clock sale of the UK’s most important seafood company, and how he and his team reached the finish line despite huge odds.

NEWS  intrafish.com 17 Oct 09:23 GMT

More than 1,000 fish were dying everyday at Grieg's Rogaland operations

The farm lost 10 percent of its fish over the two week period.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 17 Oct 09:14 GMT

Thai Union injects $30 million into alternative proteins, innovation

The seafood giant's first investment is a larval insect company.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Oct 05:54 GMT

French retailer Auchan recalls fish n' chips line over mislabeling

The Auchan private-label brand produced by northwest France-based processor Cité Marine omits an allergy warning.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Oct 03:34 GMT

Pangasius, salmon lead the charge on 2020 farmed fish projections

Numbers from the Groundfish Forum show predicted rises pretty much across the board.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 17 Oct 03:01 GMT

'An act of gross negligence': Cooke salmon catastrophe dampens optimism at US Senate hearing on aquaculture growth

AquaBounty noted as a bright spot, however, during a US Senate discussion of a new offshore aquaculture bill.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 16 Oct 18:52 GMT

Private equity group Amerra takes control of aquaculture services firm

The investment fund Amerra Capital becomes the majority shareholder in Aquaship, a company that owns and operates a global fleet of 28 service boats.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 16 Oct 16:56 GMT

Russia pollock producers using FIP as step toward full Marine Stewardship Council certification

Certification could ultimately provide 190,000 metric tons in additional catch.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 16 Oct 14:48 GMT

Alaska pollock producers plot new assault on EU market

Pollock trade group is launching marketing partnership program patterned after similar effort in US market.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 16 Oct 13:35 GMT

New land-based RAS shrimp farming technology ready for 2020

The technology, the fruit of three years work, was developed for a new land-based R&D facility for the production of vannamei shrimp in southern Israel.

NEWS  intrafish.com 16 Oct 12:57 GMT

Huge spike in pollock numbers surprises Russian researchers

Though it's unclear the cause for the rise, the findings indicate the pollock fishery of the future could be found well further north in the Pacific.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 16 Oct 08:21 GMT

Lischewski fights new evidence from convicted Bumble Bee executive

The trial date is set for Nov. 4, and Lischewski's lawyers are gearing to remove several pieces of evidence introduced by US investigators.

Finance  intrafish.com 16 Oct 08:05 GMT

Alaska pollock producers continue shift toward premium products

Demand for deep-skin fillets and other higher-value products continues to drive production away from more traditional production.

Prices  intrafish.com 16 Oct 06:16 GMT

Minh Phu's US shrimp exports drop sharply

The shrimp giant cited a lack of raw materials.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 16 Oct 05:24 GMT

Will Morocco supply upscale alternative aquaculture feed ingredients?

The UK-based firm plans to supply 60,000 metric tons of algae to the fish feed industry.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 16 Oct 04:23 GMT

Longtime FishChoice program director moving on

The longtime program leader tells IntraFish he is ready for new challenges.

Careers  intrafish.com 16 Oct 04:15 GMT

Mowi Canada West factory makes shift to smoked salmon processing

Once fully operational, the plant will operate 10-months per year.

Processor  intrafish.com 16 Oct 04:07 GMT

VIDEO: UK seafood industry authority details five step plan for 'hard Brexit'

Seafish prepares UK seafood companies for the worst.

Processor  intrafish.com 16 Oct 03:59 GMT

UK retailers dismiss NGO's allegations linking them to collapsing fish stocks

Retailers reject criticism of their seafood sourcing policies by the Changing Markets Foundation.

NEWS  intrafish.com 16 Oct 03:52 GMT

Thai Union explains its support for plant-based food investment

As one of the world's biggest seafood companies, just what is behind the Thai giant's decision to back a vegan ingredients initiative?

Marketplace  intrafish.com 16 Oct 02:54 GMT

Land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire nominated for EU innovation award

Atlantic Sapphire nominated is nominated for a 'Star of Innovation' award.

NEWS  intrafish.com 15 Oct 16:18 GMT

Norwegian RAS firm signs deal with Japanese trout producer

Company continues to expand foothold in Japanese market.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 Oct 14:40 GMT

Filipino group to supply tuna and sardine products to Russian companies

Century Pacific COO said Russia was an attractive market for the company.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 15 Oct 14:19 GMT

Waitrose salmon supplier sees profits recovering going forward

The company inks plans for future growth.

Finance  intrafish.com 15 Oct 12:49 GMT

Stay tuned: Greek seabass mega-merger could come this week

The companies performed poorly because of severe delays in the merger.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 Oct 12:46 GMT

Why this Oprah-endorsed US seafood company now offers plant-based crab and shrimp

Van Cleve Seafood owner says consumers want a balance between seafood and plant alternatives.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 15 Oct 12:32 GMT

Land-based salmon farmer Whole Oceans appoints hatchery manager

Orfa Cabrera has more than 30 years of experience.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 Oct 12:32 GMT

Is Newfoundland the right place to farm salmon?

Mowi's recent mortality and political issues reflect challenges with the farming environment, say analysts.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 Oct 11:42 GMT

EU cuts Baltic Sea cod quota

The European Commission put an emergency ban on cod fishing in July in most of the Baltic Sea.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 15 Oct 08:48 GMT

Norway raises Northeast Atlantic saithe quota

The fishery is managed by Norway alone.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 15 Oct 08:12 GMT

Canadian salmon farm mortalities crush Mowi's third quarter earnings

The group's Canadian operations posted zero earnings for the quarter.

Finance  intrafish.com 15 Oct 07:43 GMT

US soy protein supplier given green light for EU market

Company now plans to target European aquaculture producers with its trademarked non-GMO product.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 15 Oct 06:33 GMT

Seafood industry trashes claims questioning fishmeal, fish oil sustainability

Report takes aim at leading British supermarket chains claiming their farmed seafood products, including salmon and prawns, are contributing to the collapse of fish stocks.

Processor  intrafish.com 15 Oct 06:22 GMT

Marine Stewardship Council refocuses in drive to capture world's more challenging fisheries

With more than 70% of MSC-labeled products coming from the US and Europe, can engagement over conversion help the certification body lead a new drive? IntraFish spoke to CEO Rupert Howes.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 15 Oct 06:01 GMT

Mowi, Thai Union, Skretting and more: Can the CEOs of the largest seafood companies really 'change the world'?

With $50 billion in sales and 100,000 employees, these companies have power, but with plastics, antibiotics, climate change and traceability among the concerns, the road is long.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 15 Oct 05:12 GMT

Thai Union smoked salmon subsidiary ramping up for holiday season

Smoked salmon sales take off in France during the festive period of Christmas and New Year accounting for a substantial part of processors' incomes.

Processor  intrafish.com 15 Oct 05:11 GMT

Stay tuned: Russia, Norway hammering out Barents Sea cod, haddock quotas

The commission is not always in touch with researchers' recommendations, however.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 14 Oct 13:03 GMT

New Zealand hoki quota slashed 23%

The cut follows a similar reduction this time last year.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 14 Oct 12:56 GMT

'They'll be gutted or boiled alive': Over two dozen protesters arrested at London's Billingsgate Fish Market

According to the group, Extinction Rebellion, a dialogue with management was refused.

NEWS  intrafish.com 14 Oct 07:43 GMT

Newfoundland farmed salmon mortalities cost Mowi $5.5 million

Mowi says half of Northern Harvest farmed salmon dead, admits failure in reporting mortalities The recent mass fish die off on the Coast of Bays, Newfoundland, Canada, will cost Mowi a one-off net cost of €5 million ($5.5 million) with an impact on harvest volumes of around 1,000 metric tons. Around 2.6 million fish, approximately 5,000 metric tons of biomass, died in the event, which is thoug

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 14 Oct 02:06 GMT

Meet the new president of Cargill Aqua Nutrition

Though she has no prior experience in aquaculture, this 17-year animal nutrition veteran hopes to bring fresh perspective and a strategic mind to the job, she tells IntraFish.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 14 Oct 00:13 GMT

Week's Must-Read Headlines: Mowi suspension, shocking Cooke video, shrimp laundering, and BC salmon farming fight

The last week has seen IntraFish once again unearth some big-hitting stories. VIDEO: See the undercover footage that has Cooke's Maine farmed salmon operations in trouble None fit into this category more than the video of the undercover footage that has Cooke's Maine farmed salmon operations in trouble for the deliberate mistreatment of fish by its workers. IntraFish revealed later that a plant

Marketplace  intrafish.com 13 Oct 23:59 GMT

Stockwatch: Frozen fish giants High Liner, Frosta and Birds Eye are on very different journeys

High Liner soars this year, while Nomad appears to be running out of steam and Frosta still has work to do to lift itself out of the doldrums.

Finance  intrafish.com 11 Oct 22:46 GMT

Nordic Aquafarms: Opponents taking 'Trumpian-type approach' with its legal challenges

Nordic Aquafarm's US president tells IntraFish the project is moving forward, with permitting expected to be approved within coming months.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 21:49 GMT

Control of Alaska salmon's Marine Stewardship Council certificate changes hands

AFDF is now the client for the MSC certification of Alaska salmon, Pacific cod and the client for the species' Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 11 Oct 20:43 GMT

Mowi says half of Northern Harvest farmed salmon dead, admits failure in reporting mortalities

Group is now waiting 'until further notice' on the government's next steps.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 20:17 GMT

Newfoundland fisheries minister suspends Mowi's Northern Harvest salmon farming licenses over 'mass mortality'

Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne has also requested an 'in-person meeting' with CEO Alf-Helge Aarskog.

Salmon  intrafish.com 11 Oct 18:45 GMT

'It's scary to have such a big upturn': Norwegian farmed salmon prices keep climbing

Prices have extended a 10-day run, and lower harvest expectations are keeping the pressure on, executives tell IntraFish.

Prices  intrafish.com 11 Oct 12:50 GMT

'Fish sludge' from Mowi-owned Northern Harvest's salmon die-off raises environmental concerns

The thick layer of sludge is now sitting at the bottom of Fortune Bay, according to a marine conservationist who observed the cleanup.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 12:34 GMT

Ecuador shrimp processors resume normal operations after week of political unrest disrupts logistics

Government decision to cut decades-long fuel subsidies and implement tax and labor reforms, sparked mass protests affecting transportation, which inconvenienced shrimp packers.

Processor  intrafish.com 11 Oct 11:57 GMT

Wood-based farmed salmon feed gets scientists' approval

The study into the feed found the 'same results' as fishmeal and no changes in fish mortalities.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 08:25 GMT

US aquaculture feed ingredient firm Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition hires new chief operating officer

Pedro Curry takes with him 25 years of industry experience.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 07:47 GMT

UK frozen food retailer launches Disney-inspired haddock snowflakes

The product is part of a range launched to coincide with the new Frozen movie.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 11 Oct 07:46 GMT

How New Zealand King Salmon won the 'Wagyu beef' blessing

IntraFish talks to the creative force behind one of the seafood industry's most successful brands, and gets behind how it grabbed all those national headlines.

Marketplace  intrafish.com 11 Oct 07:25 GMT

US land-based coho salmon producer planning nationwide expansion

Plans come after company became the world’s first recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) coho salmon farm to be awarded the Global Aquaculture Alliance's Best Aquaculture Practices certification.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 04:04 GMT

Brazilian group moving into processing to bring more hydroelectric dam-reared tilapia to market

Group looks to expand sales across Brazil and is even eyeing EU markets, top executive tells IntraFish.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 04:01 GMT

Aquaculture equipment specialist Akva Scotland signs up new general manager

Exec has been with the company since February.

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 11 Oct 02:37 GMT