The first month of 2018 is already gone and it was a busy start to the year for the IntraFish editorial team.
What caught the eye of readers in January? Land-based and offshore fish farming projects across the globe topped the list of the most popular stories, and our articles in the Outlook 2018 series got some good hits.
Also make sure to check out the commentary pieces by IntraFish editors and journalists.
Here's a full list of last month's top stories:
1. Israeli giant: Aquaculture's big money is in land-based
From a turnover of $200 million to $1 billion within only a few years? One Israeli aquaculture pioneer banks big on land-based fish farming.
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2. Norwegian group to build massive land-based salmon farm in US
Facility will be one of the largest of its kind, investors say.
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3. High density, organic shrimp farms? Meet the men who claim to hold the key
A Singapore-based firm says it has come up with a solution that will solve most problems associated with high density shrimp farming.
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4. Blue Harvest names new CEO; Jeff Davis retiring
The company's new top executive is a familiar face in the industry.
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5. How will this year's low salmon prices impact demand?
Analysts forecast a strong long-term outlook for the industry as the world's largest producers reach max capacity.
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6. Whitefish mega-farm marks China's move into offshore farming
Offshore engineering firm De Maas talks to IntraFish about its latest and most unusual commission.
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7. Cooke sues state for 'surprise' termination of salmon farm lease
Salmon farming giant alleges Washington state ended lease 'based on erroneous and outdated information.'
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8. Broker: Salmon prices facing ‘perfect storm’
He estimates an average price of NOK 50 in 2018.
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9. Lion Capital allegedly bribed Bumble Bee CEO in tuna price-fixing suit
Retailers allege Lischewski 'broke the law on Lion Capital’s behalf and took steps to shield Lion Capital from liability for these criminal acts.'
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10. Sunshine bass? Danish firm introduces new land-based fish to European markets
The species is unknown for most European consumers.
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11. Young's to use US entry to springboard into EU, China
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12. South African land-based yellowtail farm sees 'unprecedented' growth rates
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13. Has the EU tilapia market disappeared?
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15. Cargill opens new 90,000-ton fish feed plant in India
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16. GSMC 2018: Shrimp sector all smiles for 2018
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17. Meal kit delivery services see rising seafood demand
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18. Managers unable to agree on 2018 halibut quotas
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19. Rabobank: Chinese investors want into seafood, but at the right price
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